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Why Choose Edmunds?

At Edmunds Gastroenterology we recognize the value of every person and are guided by our commitment to excellence. Our mission is to provide patients with digestive disorders the highest quality healthcare in a timely, courteous and compassionate manner without regard to religion, race, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, age or disability.

50+ Years of Gastroenterology Experience
Highest Standard of Patient-First Care
Voted a Top Gastroenterologist in Knoxville
State-of-the-Art Facility & Technology
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Latest News: 2024 Top Docs Recognition

Cityview Magazine started the Top Docs listing back in 2002 as an opportunity to recognize the medical community here in East Tennessee. Each year they connect with our region’s doctors to call out the doctors who have gone above in beyond in their respective medical fields to help the Knoxville community navigate the complex world of health.

Dr. Meade Edmunds was recognized as one of the top GI doctors in Knoxville in the 2024 Top Docs listing. We are proud to continue serving our community with the highest standard of gastrointestinal care. 

PROUDLY OFFERING

Advanced GI Genius Technology

The state-of-the-art GI Genius technology uses artificial intelligence to automatically detect colorectal polyps regardless of shape, size, and morphology. This technology has a 99.7% sensitivity rate and less than 1% false activations. It also performs real-time analysis 82% faster than an endoscopist!

Sensitivity Rate
Faster Than an Endoscopist
Less Than 1% False Activations

Meet Our Team

Meade Edmunds, M.D.

Meade Edmunds, MD, is a leading gastroenterologist and founder of Edmunds Gastroenterology in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Edmunds believes in delivering care of the highest possible quality and creating a safe and compassionate environment for every person he sees

Melissa Roberts, FNP-BC

Melissa is a Knoxville native who has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She is board certified through the AANP and has practiced in the specialty of gastroenterology since 2015.

Jennifer Hayles, FNP-C

Jennifer Hayles, FNP-C is a graduate of LMU Caylor School of Nursing and King University. She completed her Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Chamberlain University in Chicago, Illinois in 2019.

Kim Dunaway, Nurse Practitioner

Kim Dunaway is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner. Kim is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Carson Newman. Kim worked in Family Practice for 10 years then moved to GI in 2012 seeing all GI-related conditions, specializing in Hepatology including participation in research.
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Our Mission

At Edmunds Gastroenterology we recognize the value of every person and are guided by our commitment to excellence. Our mission is to provide patients with digestive disorders the highest quality healthcare in a timely, courteous and compassionate manner without regard to region, race, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, age or disability.

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