A Physician Treating People, Not Just Symptoms
COVID-19 Information
Every patient will need a mask upon entering the office, will have their temperature checked, and will be given a screening survey where you will be asked if have symptoms, have been exposed, or have had COVID-19. If you are feeling ill and have symptoms please call the office at 423-206-6038.
Treating the patient as a whole person, rather than simply treating the problem.
Dr. Crook has been practicing medicine for 30 years. Dr. Crook is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Physicians with this type of training are called Physiatrists. This depth of expertise allows him to assess and treat patients with a wide variety of conditions from sore muscles to spinal cord injuries.
Physiatrists treat conditions of the bones, muscles, joints, brain, and nervous system, which can affect other systems of the body and limit a person’s ability to function.
Services
Osteopathic medicine is dedicated to the treatment and healing of the entire patient, rather than approaching a patient's symptoms in a crisis-oriented, one spot only approach. With this approach, Osteopathic Physicians are able to treat virtually any illness or trauma. Therefore, dysfunction in one area affects other areas as well.
Osteopathy
Dr Crook is a doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). Like an MD, Dr. Crook is a fully trained and licensed physician who can diagnose and treat health problems, prescribe medications and perform surgery. D.O.’s and M.D.’s undergo similar training in medical school; however, D.O.’s receive more extensive training in the musculoskeletal system and the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment.
Your first visit?
This first office visit experience is unique in that it is tailored to the needs of each individual patient. Appointments are scheduled to allow Dr. Crook ample time to fully understand the symptoms and physical history of his patient. This first visit is generally 60 – 90 minutes in length.
Patient Forms
Save yourself some time by downloading the necessary patient forms, printing them off, and filling them out.
What People Are Saying?
As a patient of Dr Crook's since August, 2000, I am more than happy to share my experience with him and his staff. I find Dr Crook to be easily approachable, thorough and comprehensive. No question is left unanswered, no appointment is ever hurried and I know when I leave his office every aspect of my wellness has been considered regardless of why I made an appointment. Further, communication with his office is timely and efficient to the extent I could not ask for better. I have recommended him to several friends and will continue to do so in the future.
— Dabney Millwood
I was referred to Dr Crook by my dentist for a diagnosis of TMJ. He helped me navigate the dental/medical maze to find out I had the wrong diagnosis. During the journey I discovered one of the most thorough holistic physicians I have ever met. Dr Crook looked at me as a whole person and advised me toward wellness through his vast knowledge of supplements as well as his physical evaluation and manipulation techniques. This is a very rare specialist who will push you to care for yourself and assist you with his knowledge and skills in order to reach your maximum potential. Now I often refer patients to this unique musculoskeletal expert.
— L. Renee Jester DNP
As a patient of Dr. Crooks for the past 15 years, I have found his combination of medical, manual therapy, and physical rehabilitation to be the most effective and efficient approach to treating back pain. His practice offers quality time with “hands on” gentle manual therapy techniques based on visceral and osteopathic mobilization. Therapeutic functional exercise, nutrition, and supplement guidance to support a healthy back and lifestyle. Medical intervention utilizing prescription medications, trigger point injections, and diagnostic testing (xray, MRI’s ect.) if needed.