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Bita Imam, D.O.
February 3, 2026

Bita Imam, D.O.

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Dr. Imam joins Internal Medicine Associates in September 2026.  She is currently completing her residency in Internal Medicine at 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 […]

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Kevin Gurrala, D.O.
February 3, 2026

Kevin Gurrala, D.O.

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Dr. Gurrala joins Internal Medicine Associates in September 2026.   He is currently 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 […]

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Jennifer Garey, FNP
March 19, 2024

Jennifer Garey, FNP

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Jennifer received her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Utica College in Utica, New York and her Masters in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from East Tennessee State University. Prior to joining IMA, Jennifer worked as an RN in various settings both locally and across the country.  She also served on the adjunct faculty at […]

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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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Katie Walsh, FNP-C
July 27, 2021

Katie Walsh, FNP-C

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Katie received her undergraduate degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee and her Master of Science in Nursing Degree from Lincoln Memorial University. Before coming to work at Internal Medicine Associates, Katie worked as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency and Surgical Departments of several area hospitals.

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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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Katherine Geoghagan, RD, LDN, CDE
May 15, 2017

Katherine Geoghagan, RD, LDN, CDE

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Katherine Geoghagan, a certified diabetes educator (CDE) and registered dietitian (RD), joined Internal Medicine Associates in May 2011. In addition to diabetes counseling and education, Katherine also provides personal weight-loss management programs for our patients. Originally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi and enjoys running, spending time with family and […]

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Cheryl Lakins, FNP
January 18, 2017

Cheryl Lakins, FNP

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Born and raised in our local community of Powell, Cheryl Lakins, FNP-C, joined Internal Medicine Associates in July 2016.  She worked in the emergency and trauma department at the University of Tennessee Medical Center since 2009. She earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing at Carson-Newman University in 2008 and received her master’s degree from […]

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John F. Vannoy, MD
January 18, 2017

John F. Vannoy, MD

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A Knoxville native, Dr. Vannoy graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville. Dr. Vannoy is Board Certified in internal medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. […]

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