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Welcome to TN Brain and Spine

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Thank you for visiting TN Brain and Spine, the neurosurgical office of Joel E. Norman, MD, Jeffrey Albea, MD, and Joshua Miller, MD. We  have more than 35 years of combined medical experience performing minimally invasive and traditional surgeries to treat injuries and diseases of  the brain, spine and nervous system. Our surgeries are performed at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, and we have office locations throughout East Tennessee.

This facility complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Click here to learn more.

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At TN Brain and Spine we provide advanced technology and procedures for minimally invasive neurosurgery to treat disorders of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves. No referral is required.

For a full listing of our services, please visit our services page.

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A Patient Story

Rhonda Daniels had significant pain in her shoulders and numbness in her hands. After being told she needed surgery, she sought a second opinion. Dr. Joshua Miller helped her find the root of her problem…which was quite different than her original diagnosis. Read her story here.

TN Brain and Spine News


  • Last fall, Rhonda Daniels began having significant pain in her shoulders as well as numbness in her hands. “I...

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  • On behalf of the entire medical team at TN Brain and Spine, we are proud to congratulate Dr. Joel Norman...

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  • Welcome Joshua Miller, MD to our neurosurgical team at TN Brain and Spine and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center....

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  • After undergoing surgery by Jeffrey Albea, MD to remove a herniated or degenerative disc in the neck, David Dunlap...

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  • Learn more about our neurosurgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Albea, at TN Brain and Spine! Dr. Albea treats diseases of the...

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  • On behalf of the entire medical team at TN Brain and Spine, we are proud to congratulate Dr. Joel...

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  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is currently undergoing a construction project to expand emergency and critical care capacity in...

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  • Joel Norman, MD of the neurosurgical team at TN Brain and Spine

    Joel Norman, MD of TN Brain and Spine discusses when back pain is a neurosurgical problem and requires minimally...

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