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Dr. Robert James Capps M.D., Rheumatologist
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Dr. Robert James Capps M.D.

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

5/5(36)
4707 Papermill Dr Suite 200 Knoxville TN, 37909
Rating

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

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Treatments

  • Psoriasis
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Scleroderma
  • Pain

Dr. Robert James Capps M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 4707 Papermill Dr Suite 200

4707 Papermill Dr Suite 200 -
Knoxville, TN 37909
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New patients: 865-602-7983
Fax: 865-602-7984

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Patient Experience with Dr. Capps


5.0

Based on 36 reviews

Dr. Robert James Capps M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 36 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TN MEDICAL CENTERl

1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE TN 37920

Head northeast on Papermill Drive 1.7 mi
Turn left onto Liberty Street 393 ft
Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike (SR 169) 1.1 mi
Continue straight onto University Avenue (SR 169) 1543 ft
Turn right onto North 21st Street 326 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1029 ft
Keep left at the fork 1377 ft
Continue straight onto Alcoa Highway (US 129) 2.2 mi
Make a U-turn onto Alcoa Highway (US 129) 1357 ft
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EAST TENNESSEE CHILDRENS HOSPITALl

2018 CLINCH AVE SW KNOXVILLE TN 37916

Head northeast on Papermill Drive 1.7 mi
Turn left onto Liberty Street 393 ft
Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike (SR 169) 1.1 mi
Continue straight onto University Avenue (SR 169) 1543 ft
Turn right onto North 21st Street 466 ft
Continue straight onto 22nd Street 548 ft
Continue left onto Dale Avenue 2113 ft
Turn right onto North 17th Street 1931 ft
Turn right onto Clinch Avenue 1550 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1901 W CLINCH AVE KNOXVILLE TN 37916

Head northeast on Papermill Drive 1.7 mi
Turn left onto Liberty Street 393 ft
Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike (SR 169) 1.1 mi
Continue straight onto University Avenue (SR 169) 1543 ft
Turn right onto North 21st Street 466 ft
Continue straight onto 22nd Street 548 ft
Continue left onto Dale Avenue 2113 ft
Turn right onto North 17th Street 1931 ft
Turn right onto Clinch Avenue 916 ft
Turn right onto 19th Street 150 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left