Articularis Healthcare Group Expands National Footprint with New Knoxville Practice

The Nation's Leading Rheumatology Specialty Group Brings Expert Care to East Tennessee

CHARLESTON, S.C., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Articularis Healthcare Group (AHG), the nation's leading rheumatology management services organization, has expanded into Tennessee with the opening of a new fully managed practice in Knoxville, Tenn. The new location marks AHG's first in the state, extending its reach to improve access to high-quality, community-based rheumatologic care.

Founded in 2015, AHG is a physician-led, clinically integrated, and independent healthcare management group. AHG supports private practice rheumatologists with comprehensive operational services – including drug procurement and management, revenue optimization, financial services, marketing and public relations, infusion suite management, and more – so they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care. AHG currently operates 11 fully managed practices and seven affiliate practices across nine states.

The new Articularis Rheumatology Specialists (ARS Knoxville) is led by Dr. Kenny Sizemore, a board-certified rheumatologist with over 30 years of experience serving patients in the Knoxville community.

"Community care is essential to our healthcare system, and AHG is committed to preserving and strengthening independent practices that put patients first," shared Robert Kirk, Articularis Healthcare Group CEO. "Dr. Sizemore and his team embody AHG's values of exceptional and compassionate care, and we're thrilled to have them on board to expand our mission to East Tennessee."

ARS Knoxville provides comprehensive, patient-centered rheumatologic care, offering specialized services to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life for patients managing autoimmune, chronic inflammatory, and musculoskeletal conditions. The practice also offers onsite specialty infusion therapies. Centrally located in Knoxville, ARS Knoxville serves patients across East Tennessee, including Farragut, Maryville and Oak Ridge.

"We are proud to serve the Knoxville community with specialized rheumatology care," said Dr. Kenny Sizemore, practice lead at ARS Knoxville. "Our team is committed to providing personalized treatment plans that help our patients live fuller, healthier lives."

To learn more about AHG's physician-led approach to independent rheumatology care, visit www.articularishealthcare.com.

About Articularis Healthcare Group
Articularis Healthcare Group, Inc. (AHG) is the nation's leading rheumatology management services organization, dedicated to preserving and advancing community-based care. Founded in 2015, AHG provides private practice rheumatologists with administrative expertise, industry relationships, innovative technology, and economies of scale that allow their practices to thrive while ensuring exceptional patient care. AHG's management expertise encompasses all phases of practice operations, including drug procurement and management, revenue optimization, financial services, marketing and public relations, infusion suite management, clinical research, quality improvement and assurance, practice operations, human resources, laboratory services, and information technology. AHG's network includes 18 practices across nine states. Learn more at www.articularishealthcare.com  

About Articularis Rheumatology Specialists
Articularis Rheumatology Specialists (ARS) is a premiere provider of comprehensive rheumatology care for patients living with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. As a practice of Articularis Healthcare Group, the nation's leading independent rheumatology group, ARS and its board-certified medical care teams combine cutting-edge treatments with compassionate care. With locations in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee, ARS serves communities with a patient-centered approach to improve health outcomes and quality of life. Learn more at www.arshealthcare.com.  

SOURCE Articularis Healthcare Group