Tennessee Rheumatology is the private medical practice of Bob LaGrone, serving Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama. His mission is the early diagnosis and management of patients with inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, arthritis, and metabolic bone diseases — including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, scleroderma, gout, and osteoporosis.
His goal is to provide a compassionate environment, with comprehensive and goal-oriented care for these often chronic conditions, and to use the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic tools to achieve this goal. Employing medication, injections, infusion therapies, and physical therapies, he strives to help his patients achieve remission when possible and to live healthy, productive lives.
The youngest son of two teachers, Dr. LaGrone grew up in rural southern Georgia. He came to Vanderbilt University for his undergraduate education, then — loving Nashville — he stayed for medical school, his Internal Medicine residency, and fellowships in Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology.
Married with two daughters, Dr. LaGrone is an Elder in his church, and enjoys golf, Titans football, and travel.
Colby Wisdom is a Tennessee native from Lawrenceburg, TN. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, TN, then went on to earn his Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Lincoln Memorial University in Knoxville, TN.
Colby has past experience in urgent care medicine and is excited to be part of the Tennessee Rheumatology team. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his fiancée, Shelly, and his family and friends.
Every member of our staff — from the front desk to our clinical team — is here to make your visits easier, from scheduling and insurance questions to infusion-day comfort.
