Dr. Michele Pearman

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – Tennova Healthcare recently welcomed S. Michele Pearman, D.O., to Tennova La Follette Medical Center Clinic – South, a department of La Follette Medical Center.    She is accepting new patients at her office at 2145 Jacksboro Pike, La Follette. Same-day appointments are available. To schedule an appointment, call (423) 907-1700.

Dr. Pearman specializes in caring for men, women and children ages 2 and older. She offers well checks, sick visits and annual health screenings. She also performs minor procedures, such as joint injections, simple wound repairs, and skin lesion removal. Dr. Pearman is dedicated to preventive care and management of chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Dr. Pearman earned her medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, TN. She also completed a family practice residency at Wellmont Health Systems in Big Stone Gap, VA. Prior to joining Tennova, Dr. Pearman saw patients at Cherokee Health Systems in New Tazewell, TN.

“I am very happy to join Tennova and have the opportunity to practice medicine close to where I grew up,” Dr. Pearman said. “My patient care philosophy includes building relationships with my patients and their family members. I am committed to helping families stay healthy.”

Tennova Healthcare offers preventive, diagnostic and treatment services at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, La Follette Medical Center, Newport Medical Center, North Knoxville Medical Center and Turkey Creek Medical Center. With more than 200 primary care physicians working in collaboration with other medical specialists at multiple locations across the region, the health system is dedicated to offering quality care for every member of the family—close to home. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 12/13/2019-6AM)

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