TONYA BAKER

Dr. Tonya Baker is a board‑certified rheumatologist practicing in Knoxville, Tennessee through Rheumatologix, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice that uses a direct‑pay model to give patients immediate, unlimited access to care. She emphasizes a whole‑body, multidisciplinary approach, spending ample time with each patient to thoroughly evaluate medical history, perform detailed examinations, and develop personalized treatment plans that go beyond medications to include lifestyle, diet, and alternative therapies. This patient‑centered philosophy aligns with DPC values of continuity, transparency, and building long‑term therapeutic relationships.

Dr. Baker earned her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. With over 16 years of experience, she treats a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoporosis, and gout, leveraging the flexibility of the DPC model to see patients same‑day and provide ongoing support without the delays typical of traditional insurance‑based practices.