Summary

Dr. Mills is a native of Madisonville, TN. He graduated from Hiwassee College in 1978, received his BS degree from King College in Bristol, TN in 1980 and his M.D. from ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine in 1984. He holds board certification in Sports Medicine, and is also specialty-boarded in Family Medicine. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at ETSU, where he is heavily involved with ETSU-BucSports, and is ETSU's Team Physician. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine, and is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine.

Dr. Mills also works with various high schools throughout the region providing Sports Medicine coverage. Dr. Mills joined Appalachian Orthopaedic Associates in 2000.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 42 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • East Tennessee State University
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Ralph Lee Mills has 2 locations

Appalachian Orthopaedics Associates PC

3 Professional Park Dr Ste 21Johnson City, TN 37604
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Buck Sports Athletic Medicine Center

1081 John Robert Bell Dr # 127Johnson City, TN 37601
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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42 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
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Med School: East Tennessee State University James H Quillen College Of Medicine Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ralph Lee Mills

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CHAMPVA
  • Christian Healthcare Ministries
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • HealthPartners
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optima Health
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ralph Lee Mills has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ralph Lee Mills has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at East Tennessee State University.

Medical School

Graduated from East Tennessee State University James H Quillen College Of Medicine in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Mills' NPI number is 1942295894.

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Dr. Ralph Mills is affiliated with Unicoi County Hospital.

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