Asthma

What Is Asthma? Asthma is a disease that affects the breathing passages of the lungs (bronchioles). Asthma is caused by chronic (ongoing, long-term) inflammation of these passages. This makes the breathing passages, or airways, of the person with asthma highly sensitive to various “triggers.” When the inflammation is “triggered” by any number of external and […]

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Allergy Season Is Here!

  We love these beautiful flowers at the entrance of our office – they are a sure sign that Spring is here! Unfortunately, this also means allergy season is here! Runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes? Check out these tips to help you and your little one get through this allergy season.    WHEN TO SUSPECT […]

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Announcement!!!

We are excited to announce we have begun offering behavioral health counseling in our office through a partnership with Allied Behavioral Health Solutions. We are excited to have Mrs. Laura Beth Johnson on our team. Please call today to schedule an appointment. We are happy to offer this service to care for all the need […]

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Autism Awareness Month

As we recognize Autism Awareness Month, let’s review what Autism is. Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder) What are autism spectrum disorder and what are the symptoms? Autism spectrum disorder (ASDs) are a group of related brain-based disorders that affect a child’s behavior, social, and communication skills. It is estimated that Autism Spectrum Disorder affected 1 in […]

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Autism Awareness Month

Accepting all TennCare MCOs

We are pleased to announce the Dr TaTanisha Smith, MD and Anna Biddison Ross, PA-C are contracted and in network to care for patients with all three TennCare managed care organizations, Amerigroup, BlueCare, and United Healthcare Community Plan, as well as several private insurance plans. If you have received a letter stating otherwise, please contact […]

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