Dr. Kevin S. Combs, DO

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Get to know Internist Dr. Kevin S. Combs, who serves patients in Tazewell, Virginia.

Specializing in internal medicine, Dr. Combs is a well-versed internist who sees patients at Carilion Clinic Veterans Administration Clinic in Tazewell, Virginia.

Dr. Combs went on to earn his Associate of Arts degree in Psychology and Pre-medicine from Pellissippi State Tech College in 1994. He followed this up with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Pre-medicine at the University of Tennessee in 1998, and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004. Upon graduation, he went on to further his training with a traditional rotating internship and a residency in internal medicine at Norton Community Hospital in 2005 and 2008, respectively. 

Dedicated to clinical excellence, he is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). The AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults.

In good standing with a number of professional organizations, Dr. Combs is an active member of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Osteopathic Internists (Fellow), the American Osteopathic Association, the American Medical Association, the Rotary International Club Member of Russell County, Virginia, the Golden Key National Honor Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and Psi Chi.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

On a daily basis, Dr. Combs is involved with providing direct patient care, supervising physician assistants, and diabetes care. He was inspired to go into this profession as he grew up in a family of doctors and saw firsthand the value of this kind of work. In this respect, he takes extra care in listening to his patients and seeing them as people rather than a number. To continue providing quality health care services, he stays current with medical literature and advancements, as well as attending conferences. He believes his faith, determination and compassion for human beings has aided in the success of his career.

In conjunction with his professional responsibilities, Dr. Combs gives back to his community through the Freedom Ministries Church and serves as a senior instructor with Oh Do Kwan Taekwondo, through which he received a first- then later a second-degree black belt.

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