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- Ballad Health Medical Associates Family Medicine – West Oakland, a department of Johnson City Medical Center, has added three physicians — Bruce Winegar, DO; Eric Harman, MD; and Rebecca Jenkins, DO — to provide comprehensive, family-focused primary care in Johnson City, Tennessee.
- Winegar and Jenkins, both board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and native to the region, offer a range of preventive, acute and chronic care services, including wellness exams, chronic disease management and women’s health.
- Harman, also board-certified in family medicine, provides care for chronic conditions and preventive services.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Ballad Health Medical Associates Family Medicine – West Oakland, a department of Johnson City Medical Center, recently welcomed three new physicians — Bruce Winegar, DO; Eric Harman, MD; and Rebecca Jenkins, DO — who will offer comprehensive, family-focused primary care.
Dr. Winegar was born and raised in Kingsport. His services include annual physicals, joint injections, immunizations and wellness exams, as well as the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes.
“I am grateful to practice medicine in the community where I grew up and still call home,” Dr. Winegar said. “Primary care has always been my goal. Preventive care plays an important role in keeping individuals healthy and strengthening the community.”
Dr. Winegar is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee, and completed his residency in family medicine at East Tennessee State University at Kingsport.
Dr. Jenkins’ services include acute care, chronic disease management, mental and behavioral health, musculoskeletal procedures, preventive care, sports physicals, well-child exams and women’s health.
“I am honored to serve the community I was raised in by providing comprehensive, compassionate, evidence-based care,” said Dr. Jenkins, who grew up in Johnson City.
Dr. Jenkins is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and earned her medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. She holds additional degrees from the University of South Florida and East Tennessee State University in Johnson City and completed her residency in family medicine at ETSU in Kingsport.
Dr. Harman’s services include care for chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and migraines as well as preventive care including physical exams and vaccines.
“Making an accurate diagnosis and developing an effective treatment plan starts with listening,” Dr. Harman said.
Dr. Harman is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned degrees from the University of Maryland and East Tennessee State University and completed his residency in family medicine at ETSU in Kingsport.
Patients at Ballad Health Medical Associates Family Medicine – West Oakland will have direct access to Ballad Health’s network of specialists, hospitals and services, including MyChart online tools for scheduling and communication.
Ballad Health Medical Associates Family Medicine – West Oakland is located at 1021 W. Oakland Ave., Suite 301, Johnson City. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 423.952.8008 or visit balladhealth.org.
