
Lawrence D. Hookman, MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
900 E Oak Hill Ave Suite 600 Knoxville TN, 37917About
Dr. Lawrence Hookman is a cardiologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Hookman specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Hookman also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Mukesh K. Sharma M.D.10800 PARKSIDE DR KNOXVILLE TN 37934
- Joseph Liu M.D.1940 Alcoa Hwy Knoxville TN 37920
- Susan Souther M.D.162 Bmh Physicians Office Bldg Maryville TN 37804
- Rakesh Vohra M.D.80 Vermont Ave Oak Ridge TN 37830
- Stuart James Bresee M.D.1940 Alcoa Hwy Knoxville TN 37920
- Taylor Weatherbee M.D.162 Bmh Physicians Office Bldg Maryville TN 37804
Nearest Hospitals
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1924 ALCOA HIGHWAY KNOXVILLE TN 37920MIDDLESBORO APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITl
3600 WEST CUMBERLAND AVENUE MIDDLESBORO KY 40965CLAIBORNE MEDICAL CENTERl
1850 OLD KNOXVILLE HIGHWAY TAZEWELL TN 37879WELLMONT HANCOCK COUNTY HOSPITALl
1519 MAIN STREET HWY 33 SNEEDVILLE TN 37869TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-LAFOLLETT MEDICAL CENTERl
923 EAST CENTRAL AVENUE LA FOLLETTE TN 37766TENNOVA HEALTHCAREl
900 EAST OAK HILL AVENUE KNOXVILLE TN 37917