University Pulmonary & Critical Care

Part of the Heart Lung Vascular Institute

University Pulmonary & Critical Care

• Main Campus

Address

1940 Alcoa Highway

Building E, Suite 210

Knoxville, TN 37920

Phone

865-524-7471

Our Services Our Providers Prepare for Your Visit About Us

Our Services

Our services include evaluation and treatment of:

Acute and Chronic Pneumonia
Asthma
COPD and Emphysema
Cystic Fibrosis
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
Difficult Breathing (Dyspnea)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Interventional Pulmonary
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodules
Non-CF Bronchiectasis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Apnea and Sleep-Related Disorders

UPCC welcomes physician consultations and referrals.

Whether you’re a new or returning patient, refer to our Patient Guide for assistance before your next appointment.

We provide specialty services through our clinics:

Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center
Asthma
Interstitial Lung Disease
Interventional Pulmonary
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Care Services
Thoracic Oncology Service

Are you interested in taking part in a clinical trial? Our Clinical Trials Directory includes all active clinical trials at The University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Clinical Trials Directory

Our Providers

Benjamin T. Bevill, MD

Critical Care, Interventional Pulmonologist, Medical Director, University Pulmonary and Critical Care, Medical Director, ECMO, Medical Director/Section Chief, Medical Critical Care, Co-Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology

Specialties:
Interventional Pulmonology, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care

Clinical Focus:
Lung Cancer, Interventional Pulmonology, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support, advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy

Isaac N. Biney, MD

Pulmonologist

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases

Clinical Focus:
Interstitial Lung Disease, COPD

Paul R. Branca, D-AABIP, FCCP, MD

Interventional Pulmonologist, Vice President, Heart Lung Vascular Institute, Critical Care

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Interventional Pulmonology, Lung Cancer

Clinical Focus:
Lung Cancer, advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy, Interventional Bronchoscopy

James A. Burkhart, DNP

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care

John Claiborne Callison, Jr., MD

Pulmonologist, Vice President and Chief Medical Information Officer, Critical Care, "Medical Director, Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic"

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Medical Critical Care

Clinical Focus:
Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Cancer, advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy

Janey R. Chrisman, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Internal Medicine

Clinical Focus:
asthma, Medical Critical Care, COPD, Lung Cancer

Tina M. Dudney, FCCP, MD

Pulmonologist, Sleep Specialist, Critical Care, Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship, Designated Institutional Officer Graduate School of Medicine

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Sleep Medicine, Critical Care

Clinical Focus:
asthma, COPD, Medical Education, sleep apnea

Brandy Ford, AGACNP-BC

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care

Clinical Focus:
Medical ICU

Katie Gardner, DO

Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care

Clinical Focus:
COPD, asthma, lung cancer, advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy, Emphysema...

Jason W. Green, DO

Pulmonologist, Critical Care

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care

Clinical Focus:
Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Cancer, asthma, COPD, Emphysema...

Hannah F. Hall, FNP-BC, DNP

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases

Clinical Focus:
Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Diseases

Philip H. Hanneman, MD

Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician

Specialties:
Critical Care, Pulmonary Diseases

Carol D. Hawkins, FNP-BC, MSN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care

Clinical Focus:
Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Diseases, Pulmonary Hypertension

Donna S. Heath, FNP-BC

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases

Clinical Focus:
Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Diseases

Matthew A. Hicks, DO

Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support

Clinical Focus:
asthma, COPD, Emphysema, Lung Cancer, advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy...

Enambir S. Josan, MD, FCCP, D-AABIP

Interventional Pulmonologist, Critical Care

Specialties:
Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Diseases, Medical Critical Care

Clinical Focus:
Lung cancer, Pleural disease, Robotic bronchoscopy, EBUS, Pleuroscopy, Valve placement for COPD, Rigid bronchoscopy, Airway tumor ablation (thermal or cryotherapy), Airway balloon dilation, stent placement, Cryobiopsy, Tracheostomy, Pleural catheter placement, pleurodesis

Emalee L. Justice, PA-C

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care

Clinical Focus:
Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Diseases

Jared Kravitz, MD

Pulmonologist, Critical Care, Medical Director, Adult Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care

Clinical Focus:
Systemic Sarcoidosis, COPD, asthma, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Bradley L. Milam, AG-ACNP

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner , UPCC MCC Lead APP

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Internal Medicine

Clinical Focus:
Critical Care Medicine, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support, Education, Transition to Practice

Cody A. Pike, NP

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

Specialties:
Critical Care, Pulmonary Diseases

Lindsay A. Samarin, FNP-BC

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases

Clinical Focus:
Cystic Fibrosis, asthma, COPD, Pulmonary Diseases

Elise E. Schriver, FCCP, MD

Pulmonary, Critical Care

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care

Clinical Focus:
Pulmonary Embolism, Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Jennifer R. Sexton, FNP-C

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Focus:
Critical Care Medicine

James E. Shamiyeh, MD

Pulmonologist

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases

Clinical Focus:
Airway Disorders

Nishant Sharma, MD

Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician

Specialties:
Critical Care

Francisco J. Soto, MD, MS, FCCP

Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Physician, Division Chief, Pulmonary and Critical Care, GSM, Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Sleep Medicine, Medical Critical Care

Clinical Focus:
Pulmonary Embolism, Lung Cancer, Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Ashley T. Steinmetz, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Specialties:
Critical Care, Pulmonary Diseases

Arseniy V. Tsapenko, DO

Pulmonologist, Critical Care and Sleep Physician

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases

Clinical Focus:
sleep apnea, asthma, COPD, Lung Cancer, advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy...

Elman M. Urbina Meneses, MD

Pulmonologist, Critical Care

Specialties:
Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care

Clinical Focus:
asthma, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Cancer, advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy

Prepare for Your Visit

Address

1940 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920

Where we are

Building E, Suite 210

parking

Parking Garage 4 OR Parking Garage G

Map of The University of Tennessee Medical Center

About Us

University Pulmonary and Critical Care (UPCC) physicians and nurse practitioners specialize in diagnosing and treating critically ill hospitalized patients and managing pulmonary (lung) conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

For over 40 years, we have been proud to provide exceptional, compassionate care to our community. Our team of board-certified physicians and skilled advanced practice providers works closely with you, your family, and your primary care physician to ensure you receive the highest standard of care tailored to your needs. We are also committed to advancing the care and treatment of pulmonary diseases, incorporating the latest research and innovative therapies to improve patient outcomes.

In addition to our main office on campus, we offer convenient access to care through four outreach locations in the surrounding area: Northshore, Halls, Lenoir City, and Morristown. This network of offices allows us to better serve patients across the region, bringing expert care closer to home.

Our commitment to education is central to our mission. We work closely with medical students, residents, and fellows from the UT Graduate School of Medicine, providing them hands-on training in pulmonary and critical care medicine. This collaboration ensures that our team remains at the forefront of medical advancements while fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Our team is dedicated to delivering expert, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs, focusing on immediate treatment and long-term well-being.