President of Watauga Orthopaedics, Dr. Aiken’s primary area of practice is Sports Medicine Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery (Total Joint Replacements). Dr. Aiken did a five-year residency at the Univeristy of Mississippi with the department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
His international interests carry him to Brazil, Russia, Siberia, Haiti and Romania through volunteer Medical Mission Work with the Southern Baptist Church. He is also a volunteer physician for Kanakuk/Kanakomo Christian Sports Camps in Branson, Missouri and is a consultant for Sports Injuries to area teams. He serves on the Quillen College of Medicine as a Preceptor for students and residents and serves as Team Physician for East Tennessee State University. Dr. Aiken also is the Sports Medicine Physician for the Masters Water Skiing Tournament at Callaway Gardens and the World Ski Championships. Dr. Aiken also serves on the faculty of the University of Mississippi Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and is clinical preceptor for PGY 4 orthopaedic residents and serves as Medical Director of the Physician Assistant Fellowship Training Program at Watauga Orthopaedics.
Dr. Aiken, his wife Laura, and his two children Alan and Emily reside in Johnson City, TN. His interests include church activities, sports, woodworking, auto restoration, and water skiing.
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
University Of Arizona College Of Medicine
MEDICAL SCHOOL
East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of Medicine - 1985
Languages Spoken
English
Location & Hours
Gastrointestinal Associates
310 N State of Franklin Rd # 20, Johnson, TN 37604
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Sat:Closed Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Anesthesiology
Conditions Addressed
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Gastritis and Duodenitis
Esophagitis
Celiac Disease
Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
Diverticulosis
Diverticulitis
Acute Pancreatitis
Intussusception
Liver Cancer
Benign Polyps of the Colon
Cirrhosis
Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
Intestinal Obstruction
Anal Fissure
Ischemic Bowel Disease
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Infectious Liver Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Chronic Pancreatitis
Pancreatic Cancer
Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
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Procedures Performed
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Esophageal Dilatation
Liver Biopsy
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
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Insurance Accepted
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