Tennessee Heartburn Clinic
Tennessee Heartburn Clinic
Our medical team is skilled in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting your digestive system.
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About Tennessee Heartburn Clinic
At Tennessee Heartburn Clinic, we specialize in the treatment of medical conditions that affect the digestive system, including the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, intestines, rectum, and anus. With more than 30 years of medical experience, our expert healthcare team is ready to provide you with excellent care. We’re proud to be a division of Crossville Medical Group, a member of Covenant Medical Group, the physician practice group of Covenant Health.
We are located at 100 Lantana Road, Suite 202 in Crossville.
Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our office is located at Crossville Medical Group.
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Our team is ready to provide you with the right care when you need us. We’re accepting new patients.
Digestive Services
Barrett’s Esophagus
Esophageal Spasm
Esophageal Cancer
Heartburn
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hiatal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Peptic Ulcers
Gastric Cancer
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Digestive Procedures
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy or Endoscopy (EGD)
Examines the esophagus, gastroesophageal junction and stomach, especially to diagnose presence and severity of erosive esophagitis.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Therapy (also known as HALO)
Minimally invasive endoscopic procedure to treat Barrett’s Esophagus.
48-Hour Esophagus Acid Monitoring
Measures the severity of acid exposure in the esophagus.
Esophageal Manometry
Outpatient test that identifies problems with movement and pressure in the esophagus that may lead to problems like heartburn.
Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF)
Fundoplication Surgery for GERD
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Procedure to view the lining of the upper GI tract.
Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) Series, Barium Awallow or Esophagram
A group of X-rays that look at your esophagus, stomach and first part of your small intestine to diagnose anatomic abnormalities, such as a hiatal hernia, blockages, inflammation of the esophagus and free reflux. It is primarily used to rule out esophageal disorders like achalasia. A barium swallow involves ingesting a solution that can be seen on X-ray. A round tablet of barium may be given to allow observation of the movement of the esophagus during the act of swallowing.
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
A feeding tube inserted into stomach through the abdominal wall.
Endosurgical Therapy (EMR)
Colon Examinations, Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Anoscopy, Proctoscopy
Performed to view the inside of the colon for ulcers, polyps and abnormal cells.
Patient Information
Visit Reminders
We ask that you please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. Please bring the following items with you to your visit:
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Your current health insurance information
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Your current Photo ID
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Any medications you are currently taking in their original containers or in a list with dosages and times
Please note: In order to provide efficient care for all of our patients, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment if you do not arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Prescription Refills
It’s very important that you request your prescription refills during normal business hours before 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Prescriptions will not be refilled on weekends or holidays.
You can request a refill on the MyCovenantHealth Patient Portal or by calling your pharmacy.
Referrals & Precertification
Referrals
Insurers often require a physician referral prior to your visit to Tennessee Heartburn Clinic. As a courtesy to our patients, we will attempt to contact your primary care physician and request a referral. However, it is your responsibility to confirm that a referral has been obtained before you are seen by our providers.
Precertification
If a test or procedure is ordered by a Tennessee Heartburn Clinic provider, our staff will obtain a necessary precertification on your behalf. Precertification for any tests or procedures ordered by your own primary care physician is the responsibility of your primary care provider’s office.
