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 Senior Health Centers
Staffed by primary care physicians and health-care professionals who specialize in the medical needs of people age 50+. Health screenings, classes, and consultations also provided.
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Broadway 522-8922
Broadway Shopping Center, 2027 North Broadway, 37917
Norwood 281-2961
Norwood Shopping Center, 5541 Clinton Highway, 37912
West Hills 588-8143
West Hills Center, 7009 Kingston Pike, 37919
Cherokee Health Systems
544-0406
2018 Western Avenue, 37921
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. Pharmacy offers discounted medications. Office hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; pharmacy hours: 9:00 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 low-income guidelines. Apply at Health Department Social Services or Cherokee Health Systems (page 124) 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.
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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
Knoxville Area Project Access
531-2766
Knoxville Academy of Medicine
115 Suburban Road, 37923
Provides 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. Project Access is not a clinic but a network of physicians, hospitals, and health-care clinics. Call for eligibility requirements and application procedure.
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The People's Clinic
546-5579
an outreach of Volunteer Ministry Center
410 W. Jackson Avenue, 37902
Medical and dental care for Knox County residents who have no medical insurance. Acute care only; cannot monitor chronic conditions or act as a primary care physician. A nurse practitioner sees patients in the medical clinic, Tue., 9:30 a.m.-12.00 p.m., and Thur., 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dental clinic on Fridays, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., by appointment only.
Veterans' Affairs Outpatient Clinic
545-4592
9031 Cross Park Drive, 37923
Medical and psychiatric treatment, counseling, and medications for veterans.
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