{"id":8,"date":"2021-11-09T18:59:19","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T23:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2022-10-21T14:52:28","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T18:52:28","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Tonya Baker \u2013 Direct Care Rheumatologist in Knoxville | Rheumatologix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2160\" height=\"983\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-303\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Greets-Patient.jpg\" style=\"object-position:35% 25%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"35% 25%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Greets-Patient.jpg 2160w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Greets-Patient-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Greets-Patient-1024x466.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Greets-Patient-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Greets-Patient-1536x699.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Greets-Patient-2048x932.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"alignwide has-text-align-right wp-block-heading\"><strong>Direct Rheumatology Care in Knoxville<br><em>The Time You Need to Get Your Life Back<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">Dr. Tonya Baker is a board-certified rheumatologist in Knoxville, Tennessee with a whole-body,<br>multidisciplinary approach to your rheumatologic needs. Through our direct-pay model, Rheumatologix<br>offers you unparalleled access and personalized care you won\u2019t find anywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/signup\/\">Sign Up<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-nv-dark-bg-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Living With Inflammatory or Autoimmune Disease?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treating chronic pain requires more than a prescription pad. By ensuring medication is just one part of a holistic care plan and empowering you to take greater control of your health. Dr. Baker helps you find long-term relief \u2013 rather than settle for a temporary fix from a pill bottle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/elderly-woman-suffering-arthritis-edited-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-690\" width=\"469\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/elderly-woman-suffering-arthritis-edited-1.jpg 1729w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/elderly-woman-suffering-arthritis-edited-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/elderly-woman-suffering-arthritis-edited-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/elderly-woman-suffering-arthritis-edited-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/elderly-woman-suffering-arthritis-edited-1-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a few of the conditions she treats at our Knoxville rheumatology practice include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul><li>Rheumatoid Arthritis<\/li><li>Psoriatic Arthritis<\/li><li>Lupus<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul><li>Psoriasis<\/li><li>Fibromyalgia<\/li><li>COVID Vaccine Response<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/long-wait.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-375\" width=\"334\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/long-wait.png 837w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/long-wait-251x300.png 251w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/long-wait-768x918.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chronic Pain Can&#8217;t Wait<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A new patient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rheumatology.org\/portals\/0\/files\/ACR-Workforce-Study-2015.pdf\">waits more than 60 days<\/a> on average to see a rheumatologist at a traditional practice. In Eastern Tennessee it can take up to a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We don&#8217;t think average is good enough.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re suffering, every week that ticks away is one more week your condition grows worse, and your quality of life decreases. As a direct patient care practice, Rheumatologix in Knoxville will get you on our schedule within days of your first call. And once you become a monthly member, you can see Dr. Baker whenever and as often as you need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/signup\/\">Sign Up<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-nv-dark-bg-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"alignwide wp-block-heading\">The Benefits of Direct Patient Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Affordable Direct-Pay Options<br><\/strong>Stop fighting with your insurance company to get the care you require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No Referral Needed<br><\/strong>You know you\u2019re in pain. You shouldn\u2019t need a primary to confirm it before seeing a specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See a Rheumatologist on Your Schedule<br><\/strong>When pain strikes, urgent and same-day visits are always available to members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Longer Visits With Your Doctor<br><\/strong>Dr. Baker gives you the time to be heard so she can better diagnose and treat your disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/woman_running-1-1024x371.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/woman_running-1-1024x371.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/woman_running-1-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/woman_running-1-768x278.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/woman_running-1-1536x557.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/woman_running-1.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"alignwide wp-block-heading\">Expert Care with an Empathetic Heart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:500px\">\n<p>Behind every autoimmune disease is a unique person who deserves their own individualized rheumatology treatment plan. Dr. Baker doesn\u2019t just diagnose your condition based on labs and X-rays \u2013 she gets to know you on a one-to-one level to understand your background, lifestyle, and challenges so she can address the disease, not just your symptoms. And unlike many rheumatologists who leave patients out of their own care plan, Dr. Baker creates solutions with you to improve your overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This is rheumatology done right!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:650px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:54.71821%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Treating-Happy-Patient.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Treating-Happy-Patient.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Treating-Happy-Patient.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1000&#038;ssl=1 1000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"881\" data-id=\"307\" data-link=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/home\/dr-baker-treating-happy-patient\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Treating-Happy-Patient.jpg\" data-width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Treating-Happy-Patient.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:45.28179%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Massaging-Patients-Hand-1024x527.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Massaging-Patients-Hand-1024x527.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Massaging-Patients-Hand-1024x527.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"618\" data-id=\"309\" data-link=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/home\/dr-baker-massaging-patients-hand\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Massaging-Patients-Hand-1024x527.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Massaging-Patients-Hand-1024x527.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Talking-with-Patient-in-Office-small.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Talking-with-Patient-in-Office-small.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Talking-with-Patient-in-Office-small.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1000&#038;ssl=1 1000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"536\" data-id=\"380\" data-link=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/home\/dr-baker-talking-with-patient-in-office-small\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Talking-with-Patient-in-Office-small.jpg\" data-width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr.-Baker-Talking-with-Patient-in-Office-small.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-nv-site-bg-color has-neve-link-hover-color-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/membership\/\">Membership<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-nv-light-bg-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/about\/\">Meet Dr. Baker<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-nv-dark-bg-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"alignwide wp-block-heading\">Your Next Steps to Life with Less Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/appointment.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" width=\"126\" height=\"120\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">1. Attend one of our open houses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/handshake-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-148\" width=\"136\" height=\"120\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">2. Join for a low, monthly fee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/doctorbag.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149\" width=\"158\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/doctorbag.png 316w, https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/doctorbag-300x228.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 158px) 100vw, 158px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">3. See us when YOU need us!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide ticss-4af2ac2e is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-nv-site-bg-color has-neve-link-hover-color-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/membership\/\">Membership<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary ticss-a43df8ca\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-nv-light-bg-color has-neve-link-color-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/signup\/\">Sign Up<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"alignwide wp-block-heading\">Hear What Our Rheumatology Patients Are Saying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<pre class=\"ti-widget\"><div class=\"ti-widget ti-goog\" data-no-translation=\"true\" data-layout-id=\"37\" data-set-id=\"light-background\" data-pid=\"\" data-pager-autoplay-timeout=\"6\" data-language=\"en\" > <div class=\"ti-widget-container ti-col-1\"> <div class=\"ti-reviews-container\"> <div class=\"ti-controls\"> <div class=\"ti-next\"><\/div> <div class=\"ti-prev\"><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-reviews-container-wrapper\">  <div data-empty=\"0\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AEdFTp5AddwjIEsrfsLVAv-g61qxIuHwprXnFDwObcQ0=s120-c-c-rp-w64-h64-mo-br100\" alt=\"Stacy Lett\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Stacy Lett <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">2022-10-29<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->The Best !!! Dr.Baker is the most caring and compassionate doctor. She takes the time to listen to you. I most definitely would recommend her to anyone that is in need of a Rheumatologist.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\" ><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AEdFTp7hll2UIbOCNdkgtHoFCNvzWwnHQIM3NRmHOn2F=s120-c-c-rp-w64-h64-mo-br100\" alt=\"Anastasia Rairigh, MD\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Anastasia Rairigh, MD <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">2021-11-22<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->Dr. Baker is a fantastic rheumatologist. Skilled, caring, and kind. She is dedicated to her patients and works hard to provide excellent, evidence-based care in complex disease processes. We are grateful to have her here in TN<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\" ><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google\" > <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AEdFTp6QnPHFqtwNIz159yJKLKbs7VaUFYTU7QG4dfHX=s120-c-c-rp-w64-h64-mo-br100\" alt=\"Laura Bacon\" \/> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Laura Bacon <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\">2021-11-10<\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><span class=\"ti-star f\"><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->Dr. Baker is amazing and everything you would want in a doctor and a rheumatologist. She is that brilliant practitioner who stays on the cutting edge of medicine, yet is personable and thoughtful. She is kind, thorough, and an extremely talented diagnostician. I have never had a doctor who listened or cared about her patients as much as she does. I would follow her anywhere. 5 stars isn't enough!<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\" ><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-controls-line\"> <div class=\"dot\"><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-footer\"> <div class=\"ti-rating-text\"> <span class=\"nowrap\"><strong>Google<\/strong> rating score: <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><strong>5.0<\/strong> of 5, <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\">based on <strong>3 reviews<\/strong><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <\/div> <\/div> <\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest News<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-posts-grid\" id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-posts-grid-8979c481\"><div class=\"is-grid o-posts-grid-columns-2\"><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post-blog o-posts-grid-post-plain\"><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post\"><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post-body is-full\"><h5 class=\"o-posts-grid-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/once-again-dr-baker-named-to-cityview-magazines-top-docs-of-2023-in-knoxville-tn\/\">Once again, Dr. Baker Named to Cityview Magazine\u2019s Top Docs of 2023 in Knoxville, TN<\/a><\/h5><p class=\"o-posts-grid-post-meta\">Posted on <time datetime=\"2023-11-03T10:42:06-04:00\">November 3, 2023<\/time> by <a href=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/author\/matt\/\">Matt<\/a><\/p><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post-description\"><p>For the fifth year in a row, Dr. Baker has received the Cityview Magazine Top Doc award for Rheumato\u2026<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post-blog o-posts-grid-post-plain\"><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post\"><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post-body is-full\"><h5 class=\"o-posts-grid-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/podcast-arthritis\/\">Dr. Tonya Baker Featured on Stay Healthy Knoxville Podcast Hosted by Dr. John-Mark Chesney<\/a><\/h5><p class=\"o-posts-grid-post-meta\">Posted on <time datetime=\"2022-04-18T14:40:17-04:00\">April 18, 2022<\/time> by <a href=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/author\/drbaker\/\">Tonya Baker<\/a><\/p><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post-description\"><p>I recently had the opportunity to join Dr. John-Mark Chesney on the Stay Healthy Knoxville podcast t\u2026<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post-blog o-posts-grid-post-plain\"><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post\"><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post-body is-full\"><h5 class=\"o-posts-grid-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/top-doc-2022\/\">Dr. Baker Named to Cityview Magazine&#8217;s Top Docs of 2022 in Knoxville, TN<\/a><\/h5><p class=\"o-posts-grid-post-meta\">Posted on <time datetime=\"2022-04-07T11:07:12-04:00\">April 7, 2022<\/time> by <a href=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/author\/drbaker\/\">Tonya Baker<\/a><\/p><div class=\"o-posts-grid-post-description\"><p>I&#8217;m honored to have received the 2022 Top Doc award from Cityview Magazine. This is the 4th ye\u2026<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living With Inflammatory or Autoimmune Disease? Treating chronic pain requires more than a prescription pad. By ensuring medication is just one part of a holistic care plan and empowering you to take greater control of your health. Dr. Baker helps you find long-term relief \u2013 rather than settle for a temporary fix from a pill&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rheumatologix.com\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Dr. Tonya Baker \u2013 Direct Care Rheumatologist in Knoxville | Rheumatologix<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"full-width","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"on","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dr. Tonya Baker \u2013 Direct Care Rheumatologist in Knoxville | Rheumatologix - Rheumatologix \u2013 Tonya Baker, M.D.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Rheumatologix is a direct-pay rheumatology practice in Knoxville, Tennessee. 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