Richard Cline, MD, is a gastroenterologist at Maryville, Tenn.-based Blount Gastroenterology Associates.
Dr. Cline earned his medical degree from Columbus-based The Ohio State University. He stayed at the university for his residency, internship and fellowship.
He served as an assistant professor in preventive medicine at OSU Hospital from July 1979 to June 1981 before his gastroenterology fellowship.
Dr. Cline participated in several clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies throughout his career.
He is an American Gastroenterological Association member.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Cline has four children and a wife. He enjoys hunting and fishing.