ABOUT US
Appalachian Family Care is currently accepting new patients.
Appalachian Family Care was established in 2006 with the goal of providing primary healthcare based on wellness protocols and sound all natural interventions.
The personal attention you would expect from a small practice, with the screening and disease management you would expect from a large group.
At Appalachian Family Care, we offer a personalized and friendly atmosphere. We tailor our care to accommodate each individual patient's needs.
At Appalachian Family Care in Johnson City, Tennessee, we treat and diagnose a wide range of medical conditions for children (age 2 and older), adults, and geriatrics. We provide our patients with a wide range of primary care medical services.
Our list of treatment services includes:
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Coughs
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Colds
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Flu
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Ear Aches
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Nausea and Vomiting
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Rashes
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Minor Sprains
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Disease Management
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Wellness Exams
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Sports and School Physicals
In order to make our clinic as convenient and affordable as possible, we accept the vast majority of health insurance plans and even offer self-pay options for patients without insurance. For more information, call us at 423.282.2516 .
SERVICES
Preventive Care
The law requires that insurance plans cover preventive care. The specific services covered were chosen by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent team of 16 scientists and medical experts. Based on its recommendations, insurers must cover basic preventive services for all adults, regardless of age, sex, plan cost or risk level.
Included but not limited to:
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Alcohol misuse screening and counseling.
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Blood pressure screening.
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Depression screening.
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Obesity screening and counseling.
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Tobacco use screening and counseling.
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Immunizations for adults and children as recommended by the CDC.​​
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm, one-time screening for men of specified ages who have ever smoked.
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Aspirin use to prevent cardiovascular disease for men and women of certain ages.
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Cholesterol screening for adults of certain ages or at high risk.
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Colorectal cancer screening for adults over 50.
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Diabetes (Type 2) screening for adults with high blood pressure.
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Diet counseling for adults at high risk for chronic disease.
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Hepatitis B screening for people at high risk.
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Hepatitis C screening for adults at increased risk, and one time for everyone born between 1945 and 1965.
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HIV screening for everyone 15 to 65, and other ages at increased risk.
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Lung cancer screening for adults 55-80 at high risk because they’re heavy smokers or have quit in the past 15 years.
​​In addition to the preventive care guaranteed to all adults, additional screenings are covered for women. These include screenings for breast and cervical cancers and selected screenings for pregnant women.
Similarly, screenings and immunizations are available for free for all kids so long as you use your insurer’s provider network.
To take advantage of our medical services, Please call 423.282.2516 with any questions or to schedule your visit.
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School, College,
Sports, Adult Physicals
We make it easy to get your participation physical for school activities, sports, or camp.
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What You Should Bring:
If your school or organization requires a specific form for the physical, please bring it with you. Otherwise, we have a standard form suitable in most cases.
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The Process:
Medical History
AFC will ask questions similar to the following:
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Serious illnesses among other family members
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Illnesses that you had when you were younger or may have now, such as asthma, diabetes, or epilepsy
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Previous hospitalizations or surgeries
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Allergies
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Past injuries
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Any medications that you are on
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Does the athlete have asthma (wheezing), hay fever, or coughing spells after exercise?
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Has the athlete ever stopped exercising because of dizziness or passed out during exercise?
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Has the athlete ever suffered a heat-related illness (heat stroke)?
Physical Exam
During the physical part of the exam, AFC will usually:
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Record your height and weight
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Take a blood pressure and pulse (heart rate and rhythm) reading
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Test your vision
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Check your heart, lungs, abdomen, ears, nose, and throat
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Evaluate your posture, joints, strength, and flexibility
Why it’s important?
The exam helps determine whether it’s safe for you to participate in a particular activity. Most states actually require that kids and teens have a sports physical before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season.
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To take advantage of our medical services, Please call 423.282.2516 with any questions or to schedule your visit.
Immunizations & Vaccinations Recommendations
Appalachian Family Care adheres to the General Best Practice
Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html
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To take advantage of our medical services, Please call 423.282.2516 with any questions or to schedule your visit.
High Blood Pressure
Appalachian Family Care can provide tips on lifestyle strategies such as exercising and eating well that may help lower your blood pressure, as well as prescribe medicine if necessary.
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To take advantage of our medical services, Please call 423.282.2516 with any questions or to schedule your visit.
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Curative Care
Curative care may take many different forms, but all have the same goals. Aggressive care is a form of curative care and represents a proactive approach to medical treatment.
This care aggressively aims to eliminate medical issues, rather than simply minimizing their impact.
A patient that is receiving aggressive care will typically receive medication, have access to technology, undergo surgery and take any other measures that could be considered effective approaches to treat an illness. In some cases, aggressive care may have significant side effects that are considered acceptable because there is a real possibility of a cure.
Examples of curative care include:
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antibiotics for bacterial infections
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chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer
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dialysis treatment for kidney failure
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surgery for appendicitis
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To take advantage of our medical services, Please call 423.282.2516 with any questions or to schedule your visit.
Non-Emergency Care
Medical services rendered to patients whose conditions do not meet IDPH’s definition of emergency, during transportation of such patients to health care facilities for the purpose of obtaining medical or health care services which are not emergency in nature, using a vehicle, regulated by IDPH.
We accept patients of all ages, making Appalachian Family Care the ideal destination for medical services for each member of your family. Why go to the emergency room for a non-life-threatening condition? You won’t have to pay the pricey ER copay. We also accept most insurances and even offer affordable self-pay options as well. Appalachian Family Care offers treatment for the following conditions:
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Colds, Coughs, and Flu
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Cuts and Bruises
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Earaches and Infections
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Minor Fractures
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Burns
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Rashes and Animal Bites
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Sprains and Strains
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Diarrhea
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Allergies and Asthma
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Respiratory Infections
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Nausea
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Eye Injuries
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Ingrown Toenails
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Back Pain & Soreness
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Skin Infections (Poison Ivy, Sunburns, etc…)
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& More
To take advantage of our medical services, Please call 423.282.2516 with any questions or to schedule your visit.
Full Laboratory Services
Diagnosis and treatment of many health conditions often involve tests or procedures that require special services.
AFC provides diagnostic and monitoring tests for a wide range of disciplines including:
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Routine blood work
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Blood counts
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Metabolic panels
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Cholesterol
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Thyroid function
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Vitamin D & B12 levels
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Testosterone
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Hepatitis panels
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HIV Test
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STD testing
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Urinalysis & culture
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Pregnancy testing
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TB skin test
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Additional lab services available
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To take advantage of our medical services, Please call 423.282.2516 with any questions or to schedule your visit.
Minor Emergencies
AFC provides care for minor medical emergencies
that require immediate attention including:
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Lacerations
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Sprains
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Fractures
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Wound Care
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Sutures
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X-Ray Orders
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Sprains & Strains
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Migraines
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Kidney Stones
In cases where an outside specialist is needed, we can provide a complete list of referrals to qualified physicians.
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To take advantage of our medical services, Please call 423.282.2516 with any questions or to schedule your visit.
Diabetes
AFC will help patients identify if they are at risk for diabetes based on family history and other factors.
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To take advantage of our medical services, Please call 423.282.2516 with any questions or to schedule your visit.
Meet
Our
Team
Amanda Cardin
FNP
William Clever
FNP
HAPPY CLIENTS
"I have been seeing the kind folks at AFC for a long time, and I can honestly say I am sitting here writing this because of them. I remember a time not so long ago when I was in and out of emergency rooms from here to Bristol, in pain and scared, and except for a few notable exceptions I was treated like criminal trying to get pills. The ER docs just didn't seem to care, especially if you had no insurance. How I came across Appalachian Family Care could have been by accident or fate, but I think it had to be the latter. Since then I have been getting consistent affordable care that works."
"Best I've ever been to. Everyone is always good to me and very friendly. My husband, daughter, and grand children all go to see Mr. Clever."
Tootie Luttrell-Church
"Me and my daughter have been seeing Mr. Clever for almost two years now. Staff is wonderful and upbeat. Mr. Clever goes beyond his job to do what he can to help you and listens to everything that is wrong. Would definitely recommend him."
Sarah Flowers
Kevin Green
CONTACT US
1009 Lark Street Suite 1A
Johnson City, Tennessee 37604
Fax: 888-264-2167
Monday – Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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