Board-Certified in Emergency Medicine | Rural & Community Health Specialist | Experienced in Adult Mental Health & NP Supervision About Dr. Joseph S. Dr. Joseph S. is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 15 years of clinical experience, primarily in high-acuity and rural healthcare settings. He has served as both an attending physician and medical director in emergency departments across Tennessee and surrounding regions, often leading care teams in critical access hospitals where broad clinical knowledge and sound judgment are essential. In addition to his emergency medicine background, Dr. S. has extensive experience managing acute psychiatric presentations in adults, including mood disorders, psychosis, substance-related emergencies, and crisis stabilization. He is comfortable working alongside nurse practitioners across urgent care, primary care, and telehealth environments, offering consistent oversight, timely communication, and practical clinical support. Dr. S. is valued by NPs for his respectful, collaborative style and deep understanding of the challenges faced in both rural and virtual practice settings. Areas of Expertise • Emergency & Acute Care Medicine • Rural & Critical Access Hospital Coverage • Adult Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Crises • Substance Use Emergencies & Stabilization • Telehealth & Urgent Care Supervision • Laceration Repair, Wound Management, and Minor Procedures • Crisis Management & Clinical Decision-Making Dr. S. provides a steady, knowledgeable, and responsive collaboration style ideal for NPs practicing independently across a range of clinical environments

Board Certifications

ABEM