Name: Dr. Marta J. Wayt

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Qualification/Board Certification: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine; Residency in Internal Medicine – UPMC Medical Education/Mercy (2000–2003)

Affiliation(s): Wellmont Medical Associates Inc.; Holston Valley Medical Center; Indian Path Community Hospital

Locations (City/State): Kingsport, Tennessee

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1316903099

About the Doctor

Dr. Marta J. Wayt is a board-certified internist and primary care physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience, practicing in Kingsport, Tennessee. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at UPMC Medical Education/Mercy (2000–2003), part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center system, one of the nation’s most respected academic health networks. She holds active medical licenses in both Tennessee and Virginia, each valid through 2028, and practices under NPI 1316903099.

Dr. Wayt practices at Wellmont Medical Associates Inc. in Kingsport, a comprehensive multi-specialty group practice that includes oncologists, internists, neurologists, pediatricians, family medicine physicians, and nurse practitioners. She is affiliated with two regional hospitals — Holston Valley Medical Center, ranked #9 in Tennessee, and Indian Path Community Hospital — ensuring her patients have access to top-tier hospital-based care when needed. She subspecializes in General Internal Medicine with a strong clinical focus on chronic disease management, particularly for conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and high cholesterol. With a perfect 5/5 overall patient rating and three patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice and Clearly Explains, Dr. Wayt is consistently praised for her compassionate, thorough, and attentive approach to care. She is currently accepting new patients and accepts Medicaid.

Key highlights of Dr. Wayt’s practice:

• Perfect 5/5 patient rating from verified reviews
• Over 20 years of internal medicine and primary care experience
• Osteopathic medical training offering a whole-person approach to patient care
• Residency training at UPMC, one of the nation’s premier academic health systems
• Three patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice and Clearly Explains
• High treatment volume in hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, and coronary artery disease
• Affiliated with Holston Valley Medical Center, ranked #9 in Tennessee
• Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and major commercial insurance plans

Education & Training

• Medical School – West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Residency – Internal Medicine, UPMC Medical Education/Mercy (2000–2003)
• Fellowship/Additional Training – Not listed

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic hypertension and high blood pressure
• Heart failure and cardiac conditions
• Coronary artery disease and cardiovascular risk management
• Type 2 diabetes and blood sugar management
• High cholesterol and hyperlipidemia
• Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism)
• Obesity and metabolic syndrome
• Anemia and blood disorders
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Kidney disease and chronic renal conditions
• Anxiety and depression
• Urinary tract infections and common adult infections
• Preventive health and general adult wellness management

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive adult physical examinations and wellness evaluations
• Chronic disease monitoring and medication management
• Blood pressure evaluation and hypertension management
• Diabetes management including glucose monitoring and insulin therapy
• Heart failure monitoring and management
• Cholesterol screening and lipid management
• Cardiovascular risk assessment and coronary artery disease management
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic labs and imaging studies
• Immunizations and vaccinations
• Preventive health screenings (cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic)
• Specialist referrals and coordinated multi-disciplinary care management

Services Offered

Dr. Wayt’s practice at Wellmont Medical Associates Inc. provides comprehensive adult internal medicine and primary care services to patients across the Kingsport and greater northeast Tennessee region. Her osteopathic medical training gives her a distinctive whole-person approach to patient care, emphasizing the relationship between the body’s systems and the importance of addressing physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors together in developing effective treatment plans. Patients consistently describe her as highly knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough — qualities that have earned her a perfect patient satisfaction rating.

Preventive care is a fundamental pillar of Dr. Wayt’s practice. She provides annual wellness examinations, comprehensive health risk assessments, and age-appropriate preventive screenings to help adult patients maintain optimal health and detect potential concerns early. Her proactive approach to cardiovascular prevention is particularly noteworthy, given her high clinical volumes in hypertension, coronary artery disease, and heart failure management — conditions that require consistent monitoring and early intervention to prevent serious complications.

For patients managing chronic conditions, Dr. Wayt develops individualized long-term care plans that combine medication management, regular follow-up, lifestyle counseling, and specialist coordination. Her affiliation with Holston Valley Medical Center, ranked #9 in Tennessee, and Indian Path Community Hospital ensures seamless transitions between outpatient and inpatient care when more intensive treatment is required. Her rich multidisciplinary practice environment at Wellmont Medical Associates also provides patients with convenient access to neurology, oncology, pediatrics, and other specialties within the same practice group.

Summary of services offered:

• New patient consultations and comprehensive adult health evaluations
• Annual wellness exams and preventive health screenings
• Chronic disease management (hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, coronary artery disease)
• Cardiovascular risk assessment and heart disease prevention
• High cholesterol and lipid disorder management
• Immunizations and vaccination services
• Diagnostic lab and imaging interpretation
• Medication management and prescription services
• Thyroid and metabolic disorder management
• Weight management and lifestyle counseling
• Specialist referrals and hospital-based care coordination
• Collaborative care with on-site multi-specialty providers

Accepted Insurance Plans

Please contact the office directly to confirm your specific plan is accepted.

Practice Locations

Primary Practice Practice Name: Wellmont Medical Associates Inc.

Address: 111 W Stone Dr, Suite 110, Kingsport, TN 37660

Phone: (423) 723-2030

Practice NPI: 1780986257

Hospital Affiliations