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Powell, TN (September 15, 2023) – Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center is proud to welcome Interventional Cardiologist Lekshmi Seemanthini, M.D., MPH, FACC, FSCAI, to the Tennova Heart team. Dr. Seemanthini brings special knowledge in cardiac catheterization, angioplasty and PCI/coronary stent placement. Dr. Seemanthini grew up in a small state in southernmost India named Kerala. She has always enjoyed working with people and interest in cardiology as a specialty came to light when she wa... ... Read More

11 Patients Now Successfully Treated in APEX-AV Study Knoxville, TN (September 14, 2023) – Tennova Healthcare - Tennova Heart, leading heart care provider for Knox County and the surrounding areas, announced today that they have enrolled 11 patients in the clinical research focused on using the innovative treatment using the AlphaVac System (APEX-AV). This device is designed to remove blood clots from the lungs to treat acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE), restoring healthy blood flow in the... ... Read More

Powell, TN (September 4, 2023) – Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of obstetrician and gynecologist Jaime Riley, B.A., D.O., to the women’s service team. Dr. Riley will practice at the multispecialty suite at 7557B Dannaher Drive, Suite 225, Powell, TN 37849. Dr. Riley received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine at Lincoln Memorial in Harrogate, TN. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians... ... Read More

Powell, TN (August 29, 2023) – Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center announced the addition of Anita Scheiman, FNP-BC, to the gastroenterology (GI) team. With a background in gastroenterology, neurology, med surg, oncology and intensive care, Scheiman brings a robust experience portfolio to support the needs of the growing community of Powell, TN, and the surrounding areas. "We are thrilled to welcome Anita Scheiman to our team," said Bill Rich, chief executive officer, Tennova Healthcare ... ... Read More

Powell, TN (August 23, 2023) – Tennova Healthcare announced today that interventional cardiologist, Mitesh Solanki, M.D. has joined the team at - North Knoxville Medical Center and is now accepting new patients at 7557B Dannaher Drive, Suite 225 in Powell, TN. He will be providing cardiac care including the areas of interventional and structural heart disease, advanced heart failure and transplant. Appointments can be made by calling (865) 647-5800 or going online to tennovagreaterknoxvilledocs.com. Dr.... ... Read More

Powell, TN (August 21, 2023) – Tennova Healthcare announced the addition of obstetrician-gynecologist Antonia Roberts, M.D., FACOG, to their network of care providers. Specializing in complete gynecological care and a full scope of routine pregnancy and postpartum care services, Dr. Roberts is now accepting new patients at the Powell, North Knoxville Medical Center location. Dr. Roberts received her medical degree from East Tennessee State University and completed her residency in gynecologic surgery an... ... Read More

Powell, TN – Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center recently expanded the gastroenterology expertise on staff to include Chimezie Mbachi, M.D. This addition means that the Tennova Healthcare - East Market now has nine gastroenterologists on staff that serve a variety of locations including Knoxville, Powell, Newport and Morristown. Dr. Mbachi comes to Tennova from New Haven, CT, where he completed his ACGME Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship with Yale New Haven Hospital after comple... ... Read More

Knoxville, TN (June 22, 2023) –Tennova Healthcare has announced that effective May 15, 2023, the hospitals and physician clinics of Tennova Healthcare will again be part of the BlueCare, TennCare Select and BlueCare Plus networks. BlueCare, TennCare Select and BlueCare Plus members will have in-network access to the services of all seven of the Tennova Healthcare hospitals: Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville, Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland, North Knoxville Medical Center, Turkey Creek Medical Center, Jeff... ... Read More

POWELL, TN (June 13, 2023) – Tennova Healthcare has announced that North Knoxville Medical Center has appointed Bill Rich as its new chief executive officer effective July 17, 2023. As CEO, Rich will oversee day to day operations for the growing acute care facility in Powell, TN. Rich comes to North Knoxville Medical Center after serving since 2016 as CEO at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital (previously Tennova Healthcare Shelbyville) in Shelbyville, TN. Throughout his tenure, he has cultivated collaborative ... ... Read More

Knoxville, TN (May 23, 2023) – Tennova Healthcare’s Turkey Creek Medical Center and North Knoxville Medical Center have each been awarded their 6th consecutive ‘A’ in the spring 2023 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the Tennova hospitals’ achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to healthcare quality and safety. This Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘... ... Read More