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WATE: Fight against opioids continues

2026-11-09T20:44:56-05:00

  WATE Channel 6 ABC highlighted the 6th Annual East Tennessee Opioid Conference in its report, “Fight Against Opioids Continues.” The segment features perspectives from James Choo, MD, of Pain Consultants of East Tennessee; Karen Pershing of Metro Drug Coalition; and Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen. Together, their participation represents the connection between healthcare, [...]

WATE: Fight against opioids continues2026-11-09T20:44:56-05:00

WBIR: New procedure helped East Tennessee woman go from prescription opioids to pain-free

2026-11-09T20:58:04-05:00

WBIR Channel 10 NBC featured the Intracept procedure in a report about chronic low back pain, with commentary from James Choo, MD, of Pain Consultants of East Tennessee. The report introduces a treatment option that may be appropriate for some people with a specific source of persistent low back pain. What Is the Intracept Procedure? [...]

WBIR: New procedure helped East Tennessee woman go from prescription opioids to pain-free2026-11-09T20:58:04-05:00

Dr. James Choo named as a 2022 “Top Doc”

2026-11-10T12:10:57-05:00

Dr. James Choo was named a 2022 Top Doc in Pain Medicine by Cityview magazine. Pain Consultants of East Tennessee congratulates him on this recognition from fellow physicians. A Milestone Year for Cityview’s Top Docs The 2022 edition marked the 20th anniversary of Cityview’s Top Doctors list. To compile the list, Cityview asked physicians which [...]

Dr. James Choo named as a 2022 “Top Doc”2026-11-10T12:10:57-05:00

PCET Breaks Ground on Knoxville Pain Management Facility

2026-11-10T13:22:02-05:00

The PCET facility groundbreaking marked an early milestone in developing a new Knoxville home for Pain Consultants of East Tennessee. The project brought together plans for clinical care, rehabilitation, and outpatient procedures within a purpose-built facility. Planning Space for Pain Management Care The building’s design included clinic space, private examination rooms, a rehabilitation gym, and [...]

PCET Breaks Ground on Knoxville Pain Management Facility2026-11-10T13:22:02-05:00

Dr. James Choo Named as a 2021 “Top Doc”

2026-11-05T12:26:54-05:00

For the tenth consecutive year, Dr. James Choo has been recognized among Cityview Magazine’s Top Docs, earning a spot on the 2021 list for Pain Medicine. The annual recognition begins with a question posed to area physicians: Which specialists would they choose if they needed care? Their nominations draw on the perspective of practicing doctors [...]

Dr. James Choo Named as a 2021 “Top Doc”2026-11-05T12:26:54-05:00

4th Annual East Tennessee Opioid Conference

2026-11-10T20:37:55-05:00

The 4th Annual East Tennessee Opioid Conference was held virtually on February 18th and broadcast from the Summit Medical Group corporate headquarters. More than 350 area medical professionals and community members attended the conference to learn more about how they can combat the opioid epidemic and address underlying causes. Education on the Opioid Crisis Attendees [...]

4th Annual East Tennessee Opioid Conference2026-11-10T20:37:55-05:00
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