Dr. Robert James Capps M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
4707 Papermill Dr Suite 200 Knoxville TN, 37909Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Robert Capps is a rheumatologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Capps specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Capps treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1978
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Scleroderma
- Pain
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Nearby Providers
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Dr. John Frederick Wolfe M.D.4707 Papermill Dr Knoxville TN 37909![]()
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Dr. A. Kimberly Leaird MD1450 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD KNOXVILLE TN 37909![]()
Dr. Jeffrey S Scheib MD266 Joule St Alcoa TN 37701![]()
Dr. Thomas Curtis Namey M.D., FACP200 E Blount Ave Knoxville TN 37920
Nearest Hospitals
THE UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTERl
1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE TN 37920