Type Of Business:
Medical center
Expertise:
Family medicine
Major Product/SVS:
Health care services
Hobbies/Sports:
Raising cattle; Golfing; Spending time with his four grandchildren
Education Degrees:
MD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis (1953); Bachelor's Degree, East Tennessee State University (1950); Diploma, Johnson County High School, TN (1944)
Affiliations Awards:
Former President, Sneedville Lions Clubs; Sneedville City Council; Medical Adviser, Hancock County Home Health; Hancock County Chamber of Commerce; Hancock County Farm Bureau, Inc.; Board of Directors, Hancock County Health Department; Executive Board President, Walters State Community College National Alumni Association; Executive Board Member, Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, TN; Former Medical Adviser, Hancock County Emergency Medical Services and Rescue Squad; Former Chairman, Board of Education, Hancock County, TN; Former Chairman, Hancock County Chapter, American Heart Association; Knoxville Academy of Medicine; Board of Directors, The Citizens Bank of East Tennessee; Tennessee Medical Society; Tennessee Medical Association; Executive Board, East Tennessee Development District; American Academy of Family Physicians; American Medical Association; U.S. Navy; 32nd Degree Mason, Free Masonry; The Order of the Eastern Star; Former President, United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Place of Birth:
Mountain City
State/Country of Origin:
TN/USA
Children's Names:
Patrice, Nancy, Janet
Date of Distinction:
7/28/2011
Work History:
Chairman, Hancock School District; Mayor, Town of Sneedville, Hancock County, TN; Medical Examiner, Hancock Court
Career Achievements:
58 Years of Private Medical Practice
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. Pierce has practiced medicine in a poor and underserved area for more than 50 years, and he has never turned away a patient who could not pay or did not have insurance. He believes that a person's character is represented in how he or she treats poor and underserved people.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of his career is being able to help people who live in the poorest county of Tennessee, which is the seventh poorest nationwide.
Charity:
Local Church; Former Chairman, Hancock County Shrine Paper Fund
Number Of Years In Profession:
60
Number Of Years In Current Position:
52
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his longevity.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after realizing the need for doctors in Hancock County.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Pierce was assigned to USS Alabama in the South Pacific at the age of 17. During his time as a physician at Hancock Medical Center, he assisted in the delivery of 2,228 babies. He was at work or on call 24 hours and seven days a week for 19 years, without any vacations, because he was the only doctor in Hancock County at the time. Currently, he continues to maintain his medical practice, but has been practicing from home for the past four years. As a farmer, he has successfully operated on horses, cattle, dogs and pigs. He has been a teacher in the Bible school for 37 years and a Sunday school teacher for 42 years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Treating patients; Checking blood pressure and glucose levels
Education Certifications:
Certification in Family Medicine
Awards/Honors:
Resolution Number 1403 for Meritorious Services to the Citizens of Tennessee, Tennessee House of Representatives (2008); Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, TN (1999); Jefferson Award, WBIR-Television (1985); Distinguished Service Award, State of Tennessee (1972); Resolution Number 12 for Meritorious Services to the Citizens of Tennessee, Tennessee House of Representatives (1971); Presidential Certificate of Appreciation, United States; Outstanding Young Man, Hancock County, TN (1958)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Pierce intends to continue managing his practice and grow professionally.