I have been working in Knoxville as an internal medicine physician for 7 years. After working as an employed physician for 4 years I was determined to have more involvement in the business side of my practice as a managing partner and not just an employee. It was critical to have decisive control over the financial aspects, the hiring and ongoing supervision of staff to build the practice I... Read More
Internal Medicine Physician
Joined Summit: 2017
“My wife and I were both fortunate to join Summit Medical Group as outpatient Internal Medicine physicians. I was happy to join directly from residency and my wife joined the Summit team shortly thereafter. Both she and I rotated with physicians in the group during our residency who encouraged us to consider SMG when choosing our careers. I’m happy that we did. I feel that we have joined a... Read More
Internal Medicine Physician
Joined Summit: 2009
"Four years ago, I had been practicing as an Internal Medicine physician for over 17 years, and I was less than eager about changing my practice location AND joining a group of physicians that I knew very little about. Basically, I was very discouraged in my current clinical practice at the time, and I was searching for someone that I knew personally who was actively involved in a primary... Read More
Family Medicine Physician
Joined Summit: December 2007
"I was approached by two physicians in the group who knew that I was struggling to make ends meet while running my own solo practice. They suggested I talk to Summit’s CEO about joining the group.
Joining Summit Medical Group was the best decision I have made in my professional career. I am able to work about 40 hours per week and maintain a very comfortable living without... Read More