Welcome To
Tennessee Direct Rheumatology
A Healthspan-focused direct primary care clinic
Meet Dr. Brett
Originally from South Florida, Dr. Brett chose to make Knoxville his home in 2015 after marrying Dr. Sarah, a Knoxville native, and his parents relocated to Knoxville in 2009. Dr. Brett lives in Knoxville with his wife and 3 children.
Dr. Brett is an osteopathic physician trained in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, exercise science and regenerative medicine. Dr. Brett is also a certified personal trainer with the International Sports Science Association (ISSA) and has a certification in bodybuilding as well.
Additionally, Dr. Brett specializes in a healthspan focus to improve the quality of life of his patients for decades through specific knowledge and training in cardiovascular disease, nutrition, body composition analysis, VO2 max testing and programming, as well as customized strength and stability programming.
Dr. Brett enjoys hiking, cycling, lifting weights, gardening and spending time with his wife and children. Additionally, Dr. Brett is an active participant with his local church.
Dr Brett’s background
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Education
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2006-2010
University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science, 2002-2006
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Internal Medicine residency
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, 2010-2013
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Rheumatology Fellowship
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2013-2015
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Medical Experience
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, 2017-current
Blount Memorial Physicians Group, 2015-2022
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2013-2015
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, 2010-2013
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Awards and Speaking
Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association, speaker 2022
American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, speaker 2021
Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run Medical Honoree, 2017
American College of Rheumatology Distinguished Fellow award, 2015
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Leadership
Tennessee Medical Association
Young Physicians Section
Chair (‘4/23-4/24)
Vice Chair (‘8/22-4/23)
Tennessee Rheumatology Society
2024-present, Board of Directors
2021-2024, President
2020-2021, Vice President
2018-2020, Treasurer
Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Assistant Professor, 2021-2024
Associate Professor, 2017-2021
American College of Rheumatology
Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, 2015-current
Rheumatology Political Action Committee, 2017-2018
Corporate Relations Committee, 2020-2022