Summary

Dr. Richard Brackett is a rheumatologist with expertise in internal medicine who has been caring for patients for over four decades. He completed his medical education at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and finished his residency training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. His extensive experience spans 41 years of practice, allowing him to develop deep expertise in treating complex rheumatologic conditions. Dr. Brackett is fluent in English.

Dr. Brackett practices at multiple locations throughout Tennessee, including Chattanooga and Cleveland, and maintains hospital privileges at Erlanger East Hospital. He specializes in treating patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteopenia. His diagnostic approach includes comprehensive blood work such as complete blood counts and white blood cell differentials to help identify and monitor inflammatory conditions. Patients have given Dr. Brackett an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.
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Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 41 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • 11 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Wayne Brackett has 4 locations

Scenic City Rheumatology

6145 Shallowford Rd Ste 102Chattanooga, 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
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Erlanger East Hospital

1751 Gunbarrel RdChattanooga, TN 37421

Tennova Healthcare

2800 Westside Dr NwCleveland, TN 37312

Scenic City Rheumatology

2440 Julian Dr NeCleveland, TN 37312
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

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RheumatologyInternal MedicineGastroenterologyNeurology
Accepts New Patients
4.2 
41 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Chattanooga , TNChattanooga , TNChattanooga , TNChattanooga , TN
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine Med School: Kakatiya Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Wayne Brackett

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • United American
  • United American - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Wayne Brackett has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Wayne Brackett has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Arthritis
  • Colonoscopy
  • Gout
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Patient Care
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Dr. Richard Wayne Brackett holds an active medical license in the state of Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Brackett's NPI number is 1568564672.

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Dr. Richard Brackett speaks English.
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