Physicians & Extenders
All of our physicians are board certified
Our physicians possess unique skills and knowledge making them qualified to provide comprehensive medical care, health maintenance, and preventative services to each family member regardless of sex, age, or type of problem, be it biological, behavioral or social.
Matthew Bessom, M.D.
Board-certified Medical Doctor
Dr. Bessom is an Athens, Tennessee native who graduated from McMinn County High School and completed a bachelor’s degree.
Luke Chesney, M.D.
Board-certified Medical Doctor
Dr. Chesney is a Knoxville native who is grateful to be back in his hometown practicing family medicine in a community that he loves.
Jonathan Dee Jr., M.D.
Board-certified Medical Doctor
Dr. Jonathan Dee, raised in Knoxville, joined Summit Medical Group in August of 2007. He graduated from Carson Newman College.
Emily Edwards, D.O.
Board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Edwards is originally from Charleston, SC. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado- Boulde.
Robert Ford, MD
Board-certified Medical Doctor
Dr. Robert V. Ford III is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina where he attended Wake Forest University for his undergraduate degree.
Jason French, MD
Board-certified Medical Doctor
After completing his undergraduate work in his hometown of Knoxville at the University of Tennessee, Dr. French elected to pursue his medical.
Adam Lett, M.D.
Board-certified Medical Doctor
Dr. Adam Lett joined Summit Medical Group in August of 2014. Besides a few childhood years spent in Athens, TN, he has always called Knoxville.
Jonathan Smeltzer, D.O.
Board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Smeltzer is a Knoxville native who is grateful for the opportunity to return to his hometown to practice family medicine.
Lori M. Staudenmaier, D.O.
Board-certified Doctor of Family Medicine
Born and raised in Anderson County, Dr. Lori Staudenmaier has been with Summit Medical Group since 2018.
Lauren Thoma, M.D.
Board-certified Medical Doctor
Dr. Lauren Thoma grew up in Louisiana and Texas and obtained her undergraduate degree from Centenary College of Louisiana.
Mallory Trevino, M.D.
Board-certified Medical Doctor
Dr. Mallory Trevino joined Summit Medical Group in August of 2014. She is a native Knoxvillian. She graduated from the University of Tennessee.
T.D. Williams, D.O.
Board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. T.D. Williams, originally from Cape Coral, Florida, came to Knoxville in 1988 to attend The University of Tennessee and has called Knoxvill.
Alina Wertz, M.D.
Board-certified Medical Doctor
Dr. Wertz is a passionate explorer of life in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she enjoys immersing herself in the city’s vibrant culture.
Armand C. Wood, M.D.
Board-certified Medical Doctor
Dr. Wood was raised locally here in West Hills and has been practicing family medicine in West Knoxville since 1998.
From our waiting room staff to the technicians working behind the scenes, we want to ensure your comfort and quality of care. Whether you’re visiting our Deane Hill or Northshore location you will always be greeted with a warm smile and a kind word.
Ashley Currier, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Ashley Currier, FNP joined Summit Medical Group in 2023. She received her BSN from King University and her MSN and FNP from Roane State Community College.
Courtney Garrett, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Courtney Garrett joined Summit Medical Group in February 2015. She previously worked with hematology and oncology patients at Vanderbilt.
Jenny Glenn, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Jenny is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the field of Family Practice Medicine. Prior to working in family practice.
Allison Fawver, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Allison Fawver joined Summit Medical Group in July 2020. She is a Knoxville native and has been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner for 6yrs.
Bryan Kerr, PA
Physician Assistant
Bryan Kerr is a Physician Assistant graduate who was born and raised in Knoxville, TN.
Brendan Kyek, FNP-BC
Physician Assistant
Brendan is board certified by the ANCC as a Family Nurse Practitioner and comes with over 20 years of healthcare experience as a Licensed Critical Care Paramedic and Certified Emergency Nurse.
Ashley L. Rhyne, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Ashley Rhyne has been enjoying her role as a Nurse Practitioner at Summit Medical since March 2015. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Christina L. Shuey, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Christina Shuey joined Summit Medical in 2015. She graduated with her bachelor’s in nursing from Carson Newman University in 1993.
