About
Dr. Rodney Carter brings nearly three decades of medical experience to his work at LeConte Family Practice and Recovery in Dandridge, TN. He earned board certification in Family Practice and spent years serving patients in Sevierville, TN before turning his focus toward a second specialty. After recognizing a serious shortage of addiction medicine physicians, he pursued additional certification as an Addiction Specialist. He then spent approximately seven years working at two addiction clinics, deepening his expertise in opioid treatment and substance abuse care.
Dr. Carter now holds dual board certifications in Family Practice and Addiction Medicine. He reopened LeConte Family Practice as a direct primary care practice, this time in Dandridge, with a structure that keeps his panel small and his relationships with patients close. Members reach him 24 hours a day, seven days a week. , manages the office alongside him; the two have worked together for 17 years. Dr. Carter treats every patient with dignity and respect, regardless of background or circumstances.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Addiction Specialist certification pursued after original practice closed in 2017
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Carter right for?
Dr. Carter works well with adults and families seeking a primary care physician who offers direct, personal access. Patients managing chronic conditions, minor acute illness, or preventive health goals benefit from his family medicine background. He is also a strong fit for individuals working through opioid addiction who need evidence-based MAT in an outpatient setting. Patients who value a doctor who treats every visit with time, honesty, and respect will find his approach a good match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Carter treats a broad range of conditions across family medicine and addiction medicine. His clinical scope covers chronic disease management, acute illness, minor injuries including sprains and lacerations, and preventive care. He also treats opioid dependence and substance abuse through Medication Assisted Treatment using Suboxone.
Yes. Dr. Carter holds dual board certifications in Family Practice and Addiction Medicine. He pursued the addiction medicine certification after recognizing an urgent need for qualified physicians in that specialty. He has practiced in both areas for close to three decades.
Dr. Carter uses Medication Assisted Treatment with Suboxone, which combines buprenorphine and naloxone to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms without producing a high. He structures treatment in phases, starting with weekly visits and progressing to biweekly and then monthly check-ins. He treats each recovery patient with dignity and respect throughout the process.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Carter any time by phone, text, or email. He also offers telehealth visits when appropriate. That around-the-clock access is one of the core benefits of membership at LeConte Family Practice.
Yes. Dr. Carter sees patients from birth through older adulthood. The practice offers age-based membership tiers starting at $25 per month for children under 19, reflecting its commitment to serving the whole family.
After his original Sevierville practice closed in 2017, Dr. Carter pursued formal certification as an Addiction Specialist. He then spent approximately seven years working at two addiction clinics before reopening LeConte Family Practice. That hands-on clinical experience directly informs how he manages each recovery patient today.
Yes. Dr. Carter conducts telehealth visits for both primary care and recovery check-ins. After the initial induction phase of MAT, patients can choose video calls for their ongoing recovery appointments rather than coming in person.
Yes. Because members have Dr. Carter's phone number and email, they can reach him from anywhere. He can assess many situations remotely and send prescriptions to a local pharmacy when appropriate.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026