Summary

Dr. Karisten Djernes brings 15 years of dedicated experience in family medicine to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Djernes specializes in comprehensive family care with additional expertise as a nurse practitioner, allowing her to provide holistic healthcare for patients of all ages. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Djernes practices at Erlanger Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and maintains an affiliation with Siskin Hospital For Physical Rehabilitation. She focuses on managing high blood pressure conditions, including both routine hypertension care and emergency situations requiring immediate attention. Her expertise extends to pediatric hypertension management for younger patients. Dr. Djernes regularly performs essential diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts and A1c testing to monitor her patients' health. Patients have rated her highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.9.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 15 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Erlanger Internal Medicine - East Brainerd

1720 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 110Chattanooga, TN 37421
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Karisten Djernes

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareSource - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Devoted Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • POMCO
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Karisten Djernes has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Karisten Djernes has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

Medical School

Loma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011

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Does Karisten Djernes accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Karisten Djernes affiliated with?
Karisten Djernes is affiliated with Siskin Hospital For Physical Rehabilitation.
What languages does Karisten Djernes speak?
Karisten Djernes speaks English.
Where is Karisten Djernes's office located?
Karisten Djernes's office is located at 1720 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 110, Chattanooga, TN, 37421.

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