Associated Orthopaedics of Kingsport joins Ballad Health Medical Associates

Ballad Health is proud to announce that Associated Orthopaedics of Kingsport has officially joined Ballad Health Medical Associates. Effective Sept. 8, the clinic will operate as Ballad Health Medical Associates – Associated Orthopaedics of Kingsport.

Eight experienced physicians will continue to provide high-quality care to the Kingsport community under the Ballad Health banner:

• Jared Cordon, MD
• Todd Horton, MD
• Bruce Miller, MD
• Christopher Pendola, MD
• Benjamin Potter, DPM
• Jeffrey Reese, MD
• Patrick Riggins, MD
• Michael Stallard, MD

“Last week, Ballad Health Medical Associates was the only organization in Tennessee to receive the Joy in Medicine recognition from the American Medical Association – one of the most prestigious recognitions by the AMA – for our commitment to enhancing the professional fulfillment of doctors who put their patient care first,” said Alan Levine, Ballad Health chairman and chief executive officer. “The doctors affiliated with Associated Orthopaedics of Kingsport are so well-respected. They are our friends, and they are beloved by their patients and community. These doctors have choices as to whom they affiliate with, and we are so happy they chose to remain a locally operated group as part of a locally governed not-for-profit health system. What a great fit for Kingsport and for Ballad Health.”

Dr. Patrick Riggins, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 36 years of experience, expressed similar enthusiasm: "This is an exciting step forward for our practice and our patients. By joining Ballad Health Medical Associates, we're not just maintaining our commitment to excellence – we're enhancing it. The expanded network, advanced resources and coordinated care approach will allow us to provide even better outcomes for our patients while staying true to our mission of treating every patient like family."

“These physicians bring decades of combined experience,” said Dr. Mark Patterson, President of Ballad Health Medical Associates. “Their continued service ensures that our patients have uninterrupted access to high-quality, specialized care with the same trusted providers they've come to know.”

Patients can expect the same high standard of care they've received from Associated Orthopaedics of Kingsport, now backed by the expanded resources and coordinated network of Ballad Health. The integration allows for seamless referrals, coordinated treatment plans and access to the region's most comprehensive orthopedic services.

The clinic is located at 430 W. Ravine Road, Kingsport, and will maintain its current phone number (423) 245-3161 and fax number (423) 245-8915, ensuring a smooth transition for patients.

This partnership represents Ballad Health's continued investment in providing world-class orthopedic care throughout the Appalachian Highlands region, ensuring residents have access to expert treatment close to home.