Meet Our Providers
Dr. Edmunds
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 also in creating a safe and compassionate environment for every person he sees. His ability and willingness to thoroughly explain every aspect of gastrointestinal health is widely praised by his former patients, and no matter the diagnosis, he empowers the men and women he treats to make careful and considered decisions about their health.
After receiving his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia, Dr. Edmunds pursued an internship at the University of Rochester in New York and completed a fellowship there as well. Dr. Edmunds is currently a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Gastroenterology, and American Gastroenterological Association, keeping him up-to-date on all the latest procedures, techniques, and technology in his field.
When he’s not at the office, Dr. Edmunds enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, including coaching their youth sports teams, as well as fishing and farming.
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. She is a board certified nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is also a Registered Nurse (RN) in the states of Tennessee and New York, with most of her time spent in cardiothoracic surgery. Jennifer spends most of her time with her family when she is away from the office.
Melissa Roberts, FNP-BC
Melissa is a Knoxville native who has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Carson Newman College with her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She proceeded to work as a registered nurse for 7 years during which time she worked for two level one trauma centers. She obtained her Master of Science degree in Nursing from Tennessee State University and has been practicing as a family nurse practitioner since 2014. She is board certified through the AANP (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners).
She has practiced in the specialty of gastroenterology since 2015. She has been practicing at Edmunds Gastroenterology since January 2023.
In her free time, Melissa enjoys being outside and has an array of hobbies ranging from mountain biking to paddleboarding to scuba diving to reading a good book. She loves nature and being in or on the water. She loves dogs (the bigger the better). She also enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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 received her master’s in nursing in 2001 and began her career in neonatal care. 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. Kim has also worked in aesthetics, allergy/asthma/immunology, and geriatrics. When not working, Kim enjoys many hours with her 3 children, weightlifting and classes on self-care.