Internal Medicine | Athens, TN Internists
Internal Medicine • Athens, TN • 2 (Athens, TN locations listed: Suite 100 and Suite 200) locations
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
711 Cook Drive, Suite 100, Athens, TN 37303
Phone
+1-423-744-7585
starr.eco@lpnt.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered by Internal Medicine at Starr Regional Medical Group?
Services include ongoing care for chronic conditions, annual wellness exams, preventive screenings, sick visits, minor injuries, immunizations, medication management, allergy treatment, and healthy lifestyle education.
Communicate Concerns Ahead of Time: Use the patient portal to message your provider with any major concerns before your appointment.
This is a statement describing how to communicate concerns ahead of time via the patient portal; it is not a typical FAQ item with a separate question and answer.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 3.4/5 (8 reviews)
- WebMD: 5.0/5 (12 ratings)
- Vitals: 4.7/5 (10 ratings)
- Vitals: 5.0/5
- Vitals: 4.9/5
- WebMD: 5.0/5 (7 ratings)
Patients praise
- thoroughness of examinations
- clear explanations of conditions and treatments
- kind and polite staff at some practices
- effective communication and good bedside manner
- perceived trustworthiness in managing chronic illnesses
Common complaints
- long wait times for appointments
- rude or unhelpful office staff in some instances
- perceived dismissal of medical symptoms
- disagreements regarding prescription refills or insurance coverage policies
"Dr. Sharpe and all healthcare providers associated with his practice are knowledgeable, caring, and excellent with listening to our concerns. I am thankful to be his patient and trust his treatment of my chronic illnesses."
— WebMD patient review"I asked Dr Sharpe to fill a prescription that my specialist usually fills because going to a specialist every month is too expensive. He refused. This is unethical behavior."
— Birdeye patient review"He and his team made us feel right at home and addressed our medical needs w/ a smile!"
— Healthgrades patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Deborah Pease, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Athens, TN — Jun 11, 2026
- John H. Yates, PA - Physician Assistant in Athens, TN — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Lauren Cline, Internist | Lenoir City, TN | WebMD — Aug 24, 2025
- Dr. Lauren E. Cline, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Alcoa, TN — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Richard Gaddis, DO – Alcoa, TN | Internal Medicine — Jan 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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