Dr. Erica Marie Garner M.D.
Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
/Internal Medicine Physician
/Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
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A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
Health Insurance Plans Erica Marie Garner accepts
Issuer | Network | State | Plan Year | New Patients | Last Updated |
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Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company | PREFERRED | TN | 2025 | accepting | Oct 15 2024 |
Alliant Health Plans | PREFERRED | GA | 2024 | accepting | Aug 08 2023 |
WellCare Health Plans of Kentucky, Inc. | PREFERRED | KY | 2025 | accepting | Oct 20 2024 |
Oscar Insurance Company | PREFERRED | TN | 2025 | accepting | Oct 21 2024 |
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee | BLUE-NETWORK-S | TN | 2025 | accepting | Sep 27 2024 |
Source: CMS.gov, HealthPorta API