The Brain and Spine Institute is made up of experts in the field of neuroscience in order to bring patients the best healthcare in East Tennessee for a full range of neurological diseases and disorders.
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We provide a comprehensive continuum of cancer services, including prevention, outreach, diagnostic, treatment and support services delivered by our highly skilled staff with compassion and care.
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The Center for Women & Children's Health is a hub for supporting women's and children's individual healthcare needs. The center provides support, research and unmatched patient-centered care.
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Emergency and Trauma Services is the only Level I Trauma Center in the area and serves as the tertiary referral center for medical care in East Tennessee, serving Knox County and 21 surrounding counties.
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The Heart Lung Vascular Institute brings together expertise in clinical care, teaching and research. Patients receive exceptional healthcare combined with patient-centered care.
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Stories From the Heart
The University of Tennessee Medical Center staff share stories From the Heart about caring for patients and families.
Anne Sprouse
Pastoral Care
"Her warm smile and calm presence help to reassure patients and families at The University of Tennessee Medical Center’s Cancer Institute. The presence of Anne Sprouse can best be described as “like a ray of sunshine.”
A former teacher, Sprouse chose to become a chaplain at the medical center after her own experience with breast cancer. She explains that she wants to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families and believes that her firsthand knowledge of dealing with a potentially life-threatening disease allows her to relate more fully to what patients are going through."
Daniel S. Ely, MD
Faculty Internal Medicine
When Dr. Daniel S. Ely, Faculty Internal Medicine, isn’t teaching resident physicians as an associate professor at UT Graduate School of Medicine or working at The University of Tennessee Medical Center as the chief of internal medicine, he is reaching out to the homeless in East Tennessee. Ely is also the medical director for The People’s Clinic, an outreach of Volunteer Ministries, located in Knoxville’s inner city. This grassroots effort offers services to people who might otherwise be overlooked.
Robert Bertoli, MD
Radiation Medicine Specialists
A patient's only wish on her birthday was to visit Dr. Robert Bertoli, her radiation oncologist at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. Modestly, Dr. Bertoli credits the strong support of her family, her positive attitude and the care she received at the medical center for the patient's survival. She, however, also attributes her cancer survival to his care and compassion. “If it weren’t for Dr. Bertoli and the University of Tennessee Medical Center, I wouldn’t be here today,” she says. “I thank God and thank the medical center.”