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Dr. Richard Brackett, MD

Rheumatology* Age 65
Dr. Richard Brackett, MD
4.0 (52 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Brackett, MD

Rheumatology* Age 65
Chattanooga, TN
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39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Brackett, MD is a Rheumatologist in Chattanooga, TN.

About

Dr. Brackett graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at Regional Medical Center at Memphis.Dr. Richard Brackett, MD is a Rheumatologist in Chattanooga, TN and has 39 years experience. Dr. Brackett currently practices at UCLA Health Burbank Rheumatology and are affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, Erlanger Baroness Hospital and Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland. Dr. Brackett has experience treating conditions like Arthritis, Osteopenia and Fibromyalgia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Brackett received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 52 times. Dr. Brackett's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Brackett is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arthritis
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Fibromyalgia
Arthritis
Osteopenia
Fibromyalgia
Arthritis
Osteopenia
Fibromyalgia
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Gout
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Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spondylitis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Behçet's Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Felty's Syndrome
Granulomatosis
Hepatitis B
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Uveitis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Pustular Psoriasis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoid Arthropathy
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Vasculitis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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    6145 Shallowford Rd Ste 102, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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4.0
Based on 52 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (4)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (10)

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Dec 22, 2019
I have been under the care of Dr. Brackett for at least 13 years. He is very thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate toward his patients. Several family members are also his patients, and we all highly recommend him. His staff are also very friendly, yet professional. I’m thankful to have this team to help me with this terrible auto immune disease of which too many of us suffer.
Teresa B. in Ooltewah , TN — Dec 22, 2019
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Regional Medical Center at Memphis
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Brackett, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Brackett's profile.

Dr. Brackett frequently treats the following conditions: Arthritis, Osteopenia and Fibromyalgia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Brackett, MD is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, Erlanger Baroness Hospital and Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland.

Yes, Dr. Richard Brackett, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN

  • Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland

    2305 Chambliss Ave NW, Cleveland, TN