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  • Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 40 years of experience
  • Gastrointestinal Associates Of North East Tennessee PC 310 N State of Franklin Rd # 20, Johnson, TN 37604
  • (423) 929-7111

Brief Intro

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

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

  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • HealthSmart
  • Cigna
  • AARP
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Optima Health
  • Meritain Health
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Wellcare
  • Humana
  • APWU
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • United American
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Golden Rule
  • Ambetter
  • All Savers Insurance
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CHAMPVA
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  • 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
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  • Long Term Care 7
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10