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Dr. James Clarence Farris, MD

Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
62 years of experience
Tennova Lafollette Medical Center Clinic Jacksboro 2145 Jacksboro Pike, La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 907-1700

Overview
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Brief Intro

Dr. James Farris is a board certified physician with UT Internal Medicine Lafollette. Originally from Lafollette, Tenn., Dr. Farris attended medical school at the University of Tennessee, and he completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center and the University of Alabama - Birmingham. He joined UT in 1997 and has been in the current location since 1999. "I enjoyed science so much," he says. "So I became a doctor. Every day I look forward to the interaction with my employees and patients." Dr. Farris area of clinical interest is cardiovascular medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and member of the Tennessee Medical Association. "I chose primary care because I enjoy the relationships with my patients," he says. Dr. Farris and his wife, Nancy, have three children: Scott, Rena and James Jr. In his free time, Dr. Farris enjoys amateur radio, golf and civil war history.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Tn Grad School Of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine - 1963

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Tennova Lafollette Medical Center Clinic Jacksboro
2145 Jacksboro Pike, La Follette, TN 37766
Mon:7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Constipation
Diverticulitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Arterial Thromboembolic Disease
Ventral Hernia
Restless Leg Syndrome
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Metabolic Syndrome
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Tinea Unguium
Osteoarthritis
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Thyroiditis
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Benign Thyroid Diseases
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Thyroid Cancer
Pulmonary Embolism
Acute Pancreatitis
Herpes Zoster
Abdominal Hernia
Femoral Hernia
Dementia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
Rotator cuff syndrome
Non-Toxic Goiter
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Hearing Loss
Ischemic Stroke
Plantar Warts
Prostatitis
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Autism
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Ischemic Heart Disease
Anal or Rectal Abscess
Hemorrhoids
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Congenital Anomalies of the Heart
Spinal Stenosis
Atherosclerosis
Esophagitis
Emphysema
Angina Pectoris
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Lateral Epicondylitis
Candidiasis
Skin Cancer
Gingival and Periodontal Diseases
Alzheimer's Disease
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Depressive Disorders
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Bipolar Disorder
Acute Sinusitis
Osteoporosis
Sciatica
Acute Renal Failure
Poisoning by Drugs, Meds, or Biological Substances
Bacterial Pneumonia
Acne
Skin Rash
Bronchial Asthma
Pneumonia
Acute Conjunctivitis
Conduction Disorders
Cardiac Arrhythmia

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Tricare
Humana

Cancer 18
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 29
Neurology & Neurosurgery 25
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 27
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 28
Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
Children's Hospital 6
Urology 27
Psychiatry 39
Geriatrics 20
Rehabilitation 27
Obsterics & Gynecology 9
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 7
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10