Summit Medical Group was formed in 1995 by 35 Knoxville physicians who had been in the practice of internal medicine and family practice for up to 40 years. These physicians had similar ideals, practice standards, and a desire to improve their ability to better serve their patients and to be successful in the practice of medicine.
With the framework of this common vision and the strength of pooled resources, Summit Medical Group has become the largest and most widespread organization in the provision of primary care in the East Tennessee region.
As the number of physicians and the size of the company have grown over the past several years, Summit has become recognized as a regional leader in medical management and innovation. It has installed advanced and comprehensive information processing systems for its business functions. In 2002, electronic prescribing was implemented throughout the organization, with the new technology enhancing accuracy and reducing patient wait times for prescriptions. Summit is currently testing additional electronic medical record technology.
Summit has also been a leader in the provision of laboratory services and ancillary care. Its centralized laboratory performs in excess of five million tests per year while receiving national awards in excellence for its proficiency. Summit ancillary services are located at three convenient sites in Knoxville, with mobile ancillary services available outside Knoxville, and offers improved patient access to diagnostic testing. Such ancillary facilities allow for streamlined registration and personalized service in mammography, ultrasound imaging, diagnostic cardiology testing, nuclear imaging, CT scanning and MRI.
The presence of three after-hours care centers located in the Knoxville area improves access to care for patients with acute outpatient problems requiring early diagnosis and treatment. No other medical group in Knoxville has provided access with such convenience of location and availability.
In 2004, Summit opened a 4-bed, comprehensive sleep disorder clinic that has now grown to a 10-bed, fully accredited facility with board certified and board eligible sleep specialists who are dedicated to sleep disorders, with a central focus on the individual needs of the patient and serves the needs of Summit and the greater Knoxville area.
In keeping with its commitment to healthcare, Summit opened a physical therapy clinic in August 2004. This commitment has now expanded to seven clinics dedicated to evaluating, educating, promoting good health and individualizing treatment programs in an effort to provide total, quality healthcare.
Currently, Summit Medical Group has more than 300 providers in 57 office locations in 14 counties in the East Tennessee region. Summit “has come a long way” since its inception and will continue to be creative and innovative in service. Summit’s dedication to service and excellence remains a prime motivation in providing for the needs of those who entrust their health to Summit physicians.
Administrative Services
· Accounts Receivable
· Accounting Services
· Decision Support
· Finance
· Purchasing/Capital Management
· Operations Support
· General Legal Counsel
· Compliance
· Contracting
· Quality Improvement
· Clinical Research
· Physician Recruiting
· Physician Credentialing
· Talent Support and Development
· Information Services
· Facility Planning
· Marketing/Public Relations
· Care Coordination Management
· Health Education Programs
· Population Health Management
· Managed Care Contracting Services
...and much more!
DIAGNOSITC IMAGING
Summit's diagnostic and therapeutic facilities allow our physicians and technical support staff to provide the most sophisticated quality of ancillary and diagnostic services available for our patients, while containing costs at the same time. They have been specially designed with the latest equipment and technology in order to provide our patients the very best in diagnostic procedures, delivered with compassion and respect for each individual patient as well as his or her family. Our facilities are accredited by
local and national agencies and staffed by highly trained specialists, including cardiologists and radiologists.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Summit’s Physical Therapy Services performed at record volume in 2015. Located in West Knoxville, North Knoxville, Powell, Oak Ridge and Downtown Knoxville, the facilities provide treatment for complete recovery from illness or injury. Muscle
weakness, restriction of movement or pain that results from an accident or injury can be treated through physical therapy. In early 2014, a sixth location was added in Greeneville.
CLINCAL RESEARCH
Deciding whether to participate in a clinical trial is an important and very personal decision. That is why the providers at Summit Medical Group and staff of PMG Research of Knoxville take every factor into consideration before recommending participation in cutting edge medical research. Our collective goal is to ensure that patients receive the very best care, while maintaining an active role in the development of new medications, medical devices and vaccines.
EXPRESS CLINICS
As part of the effort to provide the best care in the region, Summit runs three after-hours care centers located in the Knoxville area improves access to care for patients with acute outpatient problems requiring early diagnosis and treatment. All Summit Express Clinics are staffed by the most qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and general medical staff who provide medical treatment, laboratory, and X-ray services seven days a week. No other medical group in Knoxville has provided access with such convenience of location and availability.
Summit Express Clinics were voted Knoxville’s #1 Clinic 5 years in row!
LABROATORY SERVICES
Most of the lab tests that our offices perform are processed at our Central Laboratory. Our Central Laboratory has been specially designed with the latest equipment and technology in order to provide our patients the very best in diagnostic laboratory testing. It is under the direction of a board certified pathologist and is staffed by highly trained, certified laboratory professionals. The quality of all testing is insured by the strictest standards and protocols. The facility is certified by COLA, a national laboratory accrediting body, which also named it a Laboratory of Excellence. Quality of services is the top priority.
SLEEP SERVICES
Summit Sleep Services is a comprehensive sleep disorder facility serving the needs of Summit in Knoxville and surrounding counties. Our focus is on diagnosis and individual treatment plans for each patient. Sleep Services is a spacious facility with a comfortable “home-like” sleeping environment for testing. The professional staff have specialized training in sleep medicine and work alongside physicians who are board certified in sleep medicine. Our facility is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Our services include evaluation, diagnostic testing and management of sleep disorders with the professional staff to coordinate care in a timely manner.