Dr. Thomas Curtis Namey, MD

After experiencing a myriad of debilitating health problems for years that were being treated separately and never getting completely resolved, Dr. Namey brought me the answers and relief that I had been desperately seeking for years. Due to his treatment, I'm finally feeling relief from the painful joint aches, frustrating skin problems, and reoccuring abdominal issues that become my "new normal" for far too long. I feel like I have a new lease on life and am eternally grateful for his knowledge and course of care.

I initially consulted Namey for a possible arthritic condition. He noticed some dry skin on my elbows and diagnosed psoriasis based upon this visual observation. He also diagnosed psoriatic arthritis based upon visual observation of my fingers with subsequent bloodwork to support this diagnosis. I thought it was unusual that he did not take a skin sample for diagnosis of psoriasis nor did he order X-rays for the arthritis. Fast forward almost 2 years later... I saw a dermatologist who diagnosed my skin condition to be dermatitis and I also saw a different rheumatologist, who ordered X-rays, indicating I did not have psoriatic arthritis! Namey comes across as a knowledgeable physician but why is he diagnosing skin problems (psoriasis) when he is not a dermatologist and why does he not support the psoriatic arthritis diagnosis with X-rays?

Ive Already gotten relief from symptoms I’ve had my whole life.

Dr. Namey is most excellent. He is thorough and knew exactly what to do for my psoriasis. Sores I've had on my legs for many years are healing now due to his care. He's won my respect.

I’m not sure what’s going on with Dr Namey at first he was great but over the past few times I’ve been going to him something seemed off he’s book smart yes but hes been acting rude and very arrogant he wanted to put me on antibiotics my pain has been horrible and he will gives me a cortisone shot his hand really shakes and almost missed my finger if I need to see him before he acts like he doesn’t care I’ve called and asked for prescription he doesn’t call it in he waited until I came back into the office I asked him when he wanted me to come back he said rudely 4 months he didn’t even submit my claims to my insurance company

He is Not Board certified and it shows.

My GP recommended Namey due to the high ratings on the Internet . He diagnosed me with ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis. He said he could put the arthritis into remission and prescribed antibiotics. I questioned taking antibiotics on a long term basis and he asked if I would rather end up taken biologics and DMARDS. After approximately 1 1/2 yrs of seeing him, I decided to seek a 2nd opinion. I was misdiagnosed! I have osteoarthritis. The long term usage of antiobiotics caused havoc on my digestive system! Do not see this "Doctor."

Took more time with me than anyother. Obviously book smart, but amazing clinical skiils. Looked at my tongue and diagnosed B12 deficiency. Looked at my neck and saw a white spot, and told me I might have a thyroid issue. I did, it was Hashimoto's Throiditis. And I was sent to him for a positive ANA, which turned out to be a false positive!

No better arthritis doc, but even more!

Best doc there is. My arthritis in complete control. Now he helping my diet and nutrition. We was a professor of nutrition at UT for years. A bonus!

excellent doctor have been sick for about 10 yrs.. have been to about 4 rheumatologist in Knoxville they haven't done much for me. been seeing Dr. Namey for about 3 months and has taken care of many things...have been misdiagnosed the whole time till seeing him.

When I decided to see Dr. Namey I was barely able to get around. The pain was miserable and I honestly wanted to die. In an effort to find a diagnosis; I traveled out of state, I saw several specialists, and I had all kinds of tests and procedures. This pain occurred following a ruptured brain aneurysm. Either the hemorrhage triggered a gene for the type of arthritis I have or the Clostridium Difficile Colitis that I obtained in the hospital did. Who knows? He diagnosed me the first appointment. He put me on medication. He confirmed that diagnosis with tests, specifically genetic tests. Over the years that I have seen him I went from barely getting around to being energetic, vibrant and virtually pain free. He has my hormones under control. I'm losing weight. I joined the gym and am even hiking and participating in a boot camp fitness class. In this class I keep up with the men. Having worked in the medical field many years you can bet I thoroughly checked Dr. Namey out. Of course he is board certified. He is so intelligent he could pass the boards with his eyes closed. Also, patients do not sit around discussing one another's diagnosis. There is no way someone can honestly say Dr. Namey diagnoses patients with the same thing. That statement alone makes me question who is writing the review. Personally, I know two people who go there who are diagnosed with two different autoimmune conditions, not psoriatic arthritis. One person I referred myself. The other is a family friend. He spends a lot of time with his patients. He tries to save his patients money. From time to time I get steroid injections there. They work better than any other injections I have had. I don't know what I would do without him. No other doctors compare. One time I even saw an orthopedic specialist. He said "nothing could be done for me" and was so rude. Afterwards I contained myself until I got in the car and then I cried. It was foolish to go there because I have Dr. Namey who never fails me. Don't let these negative reviews keep you from going there. If he puts you on a treatment trust him and stay on the treatment even if you feel queasy at first. It will pass. My medications give me no side effects. The latest and greatest drugs aren't always the best. I've been in remission for years now and am on older and less expensive drugs. My labs are perfect. Know that he will be different from any physician or specialist you have probably ever seen. I enjoy going there. Being different is not always a bad thing. He has never been rude to me. He always listens to me. Sometimes he may talk about things not related to my condition. It's nothing bad. He's just making a connection and I am courteous and listen. Sometimes he may run behind but it's because he actually spends time with his patients. At my previous family doctor he was cutting me off and rushing out the door after 15 minutes. The main thing is I can finally live a normal life. At 45 I feel like I'm 25 again. If I sound protective, I am. I've been seeing him for years now. I know how bad of shape I was in then and how well I am doing now. It's all because of him. It upsets me to see some of these negative reviews because I question the motive of who is writing them. There will be negative reviews for any physician but some are very questionable.

Amazing doctor. He can "look" at you and make many diagnoses others miss!

I feel if you read the ratings you can see a pattern of a once highly respectable Doctor becoming less so My experience was not good Took a family member there . He of course diagnosed psoriatic arthritis, didn't listen to patient, spoke about his finances and personal matters. Something seems to be going on with him. Too many blood tests, not enough listening, downing other docs. Felt something wasn't right, refused to take my patient there again.

If I had not found Dr. Namey, I would be dead now. I was in so much pain & kept getting misdiagnosed, until I had decided if something didn't change with my pain, I was going to jump off the bridge & end it. Going by his nutrition suggestions, I was able to lose 90 lbs. & go water ski & ride horses again. He gave me my life back.

I am not sure what is going on with Dr. Namey. The last few times I have saw him it's like he really isn't all here. He would completely get off topic about things that weren't of the medical field. I think it's time to find a new Rheumotologist. Has anyone else had this happen?

Remarkable! He took me off of Enbrel for my RA and has me in remission with less costly and safer drugs. It wasn't quick, took several months, but I am much better. Not in the pocket of big Pharma!

I travel 120 miles to see him. Recommended by numerous friends!

More knowledgable than any doctor I've seen, and that is quite a few. One surprise was his knowledge about nutrition, but he was a Professor of Nutrition at UT. So, my arthritis is better, and I have lost 20 lbs in two months following his advice!

Wrong diagnosis and no medication to help with my pain. Gives same combination to everyone and diagnosis everyone with Psoriatic Arthritis with no relief. (I saw a different Dr who put me on Prednizone, Methotrexate and Humira which worked!) Dr Namey wouldn't perscribe these. He kept having me come back every month for several months for no reason. Do not go even if you are desperate for an answer.