Dr. James David Proffitt MD
Internist
201 Corporate Place Alcoa TN, 37701About
Dr. James Proffitt is an internist practicing in Alcoa, TN. Dr. Proffitt specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Proffitt provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine 1989
Provider Details
Treatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- High Cholesterol
- Enlarged Prostate
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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