Category: Physician


Bita Imam, D.O., Ph.D.
February 3, 2026

Bita Imam, D.O., Ph.D.

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Dr. Imam joined Internal Medicine Associates in September 2026. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.  She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and will be Board Certified in Internal Medicine.  Dr. Imam received her undergraduate […]

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Kevin Gurrala, D.O.
February 3, 2026

Kevin Gurrala, D.O.

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Dr. Gurrala joined Internal Medicine Associates in September 2026 after completing his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.  Dr. Gurrala received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree at Lincoln Memoria University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine.  He […]

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C. Brandon Morris, M.D.
August 7, 2023

C. Brandon Morris, M.D.

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A Powell native, Dr. Morris is right at home.  He received his undergraduate degree from Lincoln Memorial University, where he played on the baseball team. After college, Dr. Morris worked as an EMT at North Knoxville Medical Center prior to earning his medical degree from the Medical University of the Americas.  He then completed his […]

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Jared C. Spoons, D.O.
June 21, 2022

Jared C. Spoons, D.O.

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Dr. Spoons earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Mississippi.  He completed his Internal Medicine residency at University of Tennessee Medical Center.  Dr. Spoons will care for Dr. Mancebo’s patients upon his retirement, and he will also […]

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Christopher M. White, D.O.
March 14, 2019

Christopher M. White, D.O.

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Dr. White joined Internal Medicine Associates in September 2019 after finishing his Internal Medicine residency at Carolinas Healthcare System Blue Ridge.  He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and received his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Wofford College. Dr. White looks forward to establishing relationships with […]

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Karen Rhea, M.D.
January 18, 2017

Karen Rhea, M.D.

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Dr. Rhea joined Internal Medicine Associates in January 2020.  Prior to moving to Knoxville, Dr. Rhea served as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Geriatric Department at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.  She earned her B.S. degree in Biology from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina and her Medical Degree from the University of […]

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Stephen P. Lorino, MD
January 18, 2017

Stephen P. Lorino, MD

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Dr. Lorino was born in West Berlin, Germany, but grew up in Cleveland, Tenn. He graduated from East Tennessee State University, where he played division I tennis, and the East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham. Dr. Lorino is Board […]

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Glen Hall, MD
January 18, 2017

Glen Hall, MD

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A native of Morristown, Tennessee, Dr. Hall received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Biochemistry. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Dr. Hall completed his internship and residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Hall is board certified in Internal Medicine and joined […]

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James C. Griffin II, D.O.
January 18, 2017

James C. Griffin II, D.O.

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Dr. Griffin was born in Somerset, Ky. He graduated from the University of Kentucky and the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Griffin completed his internship and residency at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is Board Certified in internal medicine and he joined Summit Medical Group in 2000 as a Statcare […]

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Kathryn M. Coombes, M.D.
January 18, 2017

Kathryn M. Coombes, M.D.

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Dr. Coombes received her bachelor’s degree in Biological Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and earned her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine.  She completed her Internal Medicine residency at University of Tennessee Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident.  Dr. Coombes’ special interests are baking, […]

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