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James Foster, MD, Internal Medicine, Knoxville, TN

James William Foster MD

Addiction Medicine


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  • 7637 Vista View LaneKnoxville, TN 37924

  • Phone+1 865-604-3615

  • Fax+1 877-992-3832

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Summary

  • Dr. James Foster is an internal medicine specialist based in Knoxville, TN, with subspecialty training in addiction medicine. He graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1985 and completed his internal medicine residency at Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati. Dr. Foster maintains a private practice and holds long-term positions at Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital and LeConte Medical Center. His professional experience includes roles in various pain management and emergency care settings. He is experienced in treating conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, fibromyalgia, addiction, and osteoarthritis. Dr. Foster holds an X-Number for Buprenorphine from the DEA and has received other professional certifications, including the ABIPM and SPEX exams, and the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification.

Education & Training

  • Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati
    Jewish Hospital of CincinnatiResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1985
  • Western Kentucky University
    Western Kentucky UniversityB.S., Biology and Chemistry, 1977 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1988 - 2027
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2011 - 2019
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1986 - 2005

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • X-Number (Buprenorphine) DEA, 2020
  • ABIPM 2015
  • SPEX 2014
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Grant Support

  • Tennessee MATtersState of TN2022–2027

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