Medical Care
The following clinics and health centers offer medical care especially for seniors or for low-income persons. The directory does not list individual practitioners.
For a list of doctors knowledgeable about geriatric medicine, and those who accept Medicare assignment, call Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service at 546-6262. See also physician referral lines under "Hospitals" and Knoxville Academy of Medicine. For information about Medicare, TennCare, and other insurance, see "Medical Insurance & Financing" and "Action Guide."
Baptist Primary & Senior Healthcare Centers
a member of Mercy Health Partners
Staffed by primary care physicians and health-care professionals who specialize in the medical needs of people age 50+. Accept ages 19 and up. Health screenings, classes, and consultations also provided.
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North 522-8922
St. Mary’s Tower, 939 Emerald Avenue, Suite 505, 37917
Norwood 281-2961
Norwood Shopping Center, 5541 Clinton Highway, 37912
South 549-2941
Baptist Professional Bldg., 200 Blount Avenue, Suite 502, 37920
West Hills 588-8143
West Hills Center, 7009 Kingston Pike, 37919
Cherokee Health Systems
Provides access to health care to anyone in the community: insured, underinsured, and uninsured. Sliding scale fee. Medical care, behavioral health, and preventive health are blended into a holistic approach to health care.
Broadway 525-2104
511 N. Broadway, 37917
Office hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Appointments and walk-ins accepted.
Center City 544-0406
2018 Western Avenue, 37921
Onsite pharmacy offers discounted medications for Cherokee Health’s patients. Office hours: Mon.-Thur., 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Fri., 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; pharmacy hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Interfaith Health Clinic
546-7330
315 Gill Avenue, 37917
Primary health care for people who have an income but no health insurance. Sliding scale fee.
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Knox County Health Department
215-5000
140 Dameron Avenue, 37917
Primary medical care for Knox County residents who meet income guidelines. Apply at Health Department Social Services or Cherokee Health Systems (above) and bring picture ID, proof of residency, and proof of income (past four- five weeks); Mon.- Fri., 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. For more information, call 215-5400.
Other services: TB clinic, communicable disease control, consultation on environmental conditions, and the following:
Birth and death certificates 215-5100
Dental Care 215-5110
Immunizations 215-5070
Preventive Health/International Travel 215-5070
Social Services (eligibility) 215-5400
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Knoxville Area Project Access
531-2766
Knoxville Academy of Medicine
115 Suburban Road, 37923
Not a clinic but a network of physicians, hospitals, and health-care clinics that provide primary and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient hospital services, mental health services, and prescription drug assistance. Services are for those unable to obtain insurance or government-sponsored healthcare. Call for eligibility and application requirements.
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Veterans' Affairs Outpatient Clinic
545-4592
9031 Cross Park Drive, 37923
Medical and psychiatric treatment, counseling, and medications for veterans.
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