Meet Pulmonologist, Dr. James Carruth.  He was born in Hartsville, TN and grew up in Milan.  Dr. Carruth’s undergraduate study was done at the University of Tennessee, Martin, graduating in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree.  He received his medical degree from East Tennessee State University and completed his post graduate work, including his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Arkansas.  Dr. Carruth practiced in Jackson for over 20 years before deciding to accept the opportunity to move his practice to Paris.  He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is board eligible for certification in Pulmonary Medicine.  He is also a member of the American College of Chest Physicians.  His practice, HCMC Paris Pulmonary Clinic, is now open in the HCMC Medical Arts Building.