Ballad Health expands services by opening inaugural practices in Morristown

As Ballad Health continues investing in the expansion of high-quality healthcare throughout the Appalachian Highlands, two new practices are set to open in Morristown, Tennessee.

Now open and serving local patients, Morristown Family Medicine and Morristown Spine and Rehabilitation are Ballad Health’s inaugural locations in Morristown, bringing more necessary healthcare services to people in the region.

“We have listened to the patients and communities of the Appalachian Highlands, and we are excited to bring top-notch care to Morristown for the first time,” said Mark Patterson, MD, president of Ballad Health Medical Associates. “We’re developing our services to make best use of our resources while meeting patients where they need us.”

Morristown Family Medicine and Morristown Spine and Rehabilitation operate within Ballad Health Medical Associates, and both practices are housed in the same building at 1907 W. Morris Blvd., Suite B in Morristown.

Morristown Family Medicine
Morristown Family Medicine offers primary care treatment and services to adults and seniors, with a focus on listening to individual patient needs to help maintain long-term health.

“Our primary care team is ready to provide top-quality services, treatments and specialist referrals to match the unique needs of our adult and senior patients in the Morristown area,” said Amanda Herrell, DO, primary care provider at Morristown Family Medicine. “We offer treatment and support for a variety of medical needs, and we will work with patients to develop individualized treatment and care plans to manage conditions or symptoms.”

At the clinic, patients can find resources, care and treatment for a variety of conditions, including:

• Acute conditions or illnesses that happened recently and require immediate care, such as a sprain, minor wound or burn, ear infection or the flu
• Chronic conditions or illnesses that need ongoing care, such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease

Patients will also have access to resources to maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as:

• Annual physicals and exams
• Immunizations
• Insight and advice for additional treatment programs that might be beneficial
• Preventive care

The Morristown-based clinic will also provide a safe and comfortable environment for patients seeking specialized women’s care. Patients can rely on the clinic for annual wellness exams, breast or gynecological screenings.

Dr. Herrell is no stranger to the Appalachian Highlands, living in East Tennessee since 1999. She earned her medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, and she holds a board certification in Family Medicine by the American College of Osteopathic Physicians.

Morristown Family Medicine is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Same-day and next-day appointments are available to patients.

Morristown Spine and Rehabilitation
Morristown Spine and Rehabilitation is an expansion of Ballad Health Medical Associates Spine and Rehabilitation in Rogersville. At the new Morristown location, Paul Jett, MD, and Joseph Frye, DO, work with local patients to meet individual medical needs and provide interventional pain management services with a goal to reduce and eliminate pain while improving musculoskeletal health.

“I’m excited to work with patients in Morristown to help them get back the life they love through Ballad Health Medical Associates spine and rehabilitation services,” Dr. Jett said. “We want to meet our patients where they are, with the care they need. Our team is ready to help ease pain, regain mobility and improve quality of life.”

The providers at Morristown Spine and Rehabilitation provide comprehensive and effective treatments that include:

• Acupuncture
• Botox for spasticity, cervical dystonia and migraines
• Electromyogram and nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS)
• Interventional pain evaluations, included in conjunction with the Rogersville location:
  • Lumbar epidural steroid injections
  • Lumbar medial branch blocks and radiofrequency lesions
  • Sacroiliac joint injections
  • Intra-articular hip injections
• Patient-centered rehabilitation and pain management evaluations
• Peripheral joint injections
• Trigger point injections

Dr. Jett has maintained practice with Ballad Health since 2014, after practicing in Morristown from 2005-2013. He is a graduate of University of Louisville School of Medicine and is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Pain Medicine.

Dr. Frye has maintained practice with Ballad Health since 2016. He is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Pain Medicine.

Morristown Spine and Rehabilitation will be open every other Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To book appointments at both Morristown Family Medicine and Morristown Spine and Rehabilitation, please call 423-353-9600.

Ballad Health Medical Associates provides primary and specialty care healthcare services to Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and select locations in Northwest North Carolina and Southeast Kentucky.