
Reid B Blackwelder MD FAAFP
Professor and Chair, Family Medicine, Quillen COM,ETSU Past President, American Academy of Family Physicians
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102 E Ravine RdKingsport, TN 37660
Phone+1 423-245-9600
Fax+1 423-245-9634
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Summary
- Dr. Reid Blackwelder is a family physician in Kingsport, TN and is affiliated with Holston Valley Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and has been in practice 33 years. He is experienced in integrative medicine, wellness, physician advocacy, patient advocacy, and communications skills.
Education & Training
Medical College of GeorgiaResidency, Family Medicine, 1984 - 1987
Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 1992 - 2028
VA State Medical License 1996 - 2008
GA State Medical License 1986 - 1993
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Dean's Teaching Award Quillen College of Medicine, 2020
- Administered Hippocratic Oath Quillen College of Medicine, 2014-2020
- Scarket Sash Society Quillen College of Medicine, 2008-2010, 2012-2020
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 16 citationsA Two-Year Review of Suicide Ideation Assessments Among Medical, Nursing, and Pharmacy StudentsCortney M. Mospan, Rick Hess, Reid B. Blackwelder, Susan Grover, Chris S. Dula
Journal of Interprofessional Care. 2017-04-07 - 36 citationsTeaching Communication Skills to Medical and Pharmacy Students Through a Blended Learning CourseRick Hess, Nicholas E. Hagemeier, Reid B. Blackwelder, Daniel L. Rose, Nasar Ansari
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 2016-05-25 - 13 citationsResponses to Medical Students' Frequently Asked Questions About Family Medicine.Amy L. McGaha, Elizabeth A. Garrett, Ann C. Jobe, Peter Nalin, Warren P. Newton
American Family Physician. 2016-02-01
Press Mentions
From Johnson to Reagan: Experts Unpack the Rhetoric That Framed Medicare’s BirthJuly 29th, 2025
F. Forrest Lang, M.D.December 26th, 2020
This Doctor Is Taking Aim at Our Broken Medical System, One Story at a TimeMarch 5th, 2020
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Tennessee Academy of Family PhysiciansMember
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