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Holiday Hours
Our office will be closed December 23 -27, 2024 and reopening December 30th.
We will close at Noon on December 31st and be closed on January 1, 2025 reopening on January 2nd.
The Gafford Family Medicine staff wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year.
We will close at Noon on December 31st and be closed on January 1, 2025 reopening on January 2nd.
The Gafford Family Medicine staff wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year.
Your hometown health services
At Gafford Family Medicine, we provide a full range of services for adults and adolescents including management of chronic conditions, in-office procedures, and urgent care. We believe you deserve real peace-of-mind when it comes to medical care for you and your loved ones. This is why our entire team will take the time to answer your questions and ensure that your health concerns are addressed. Choose us when you are sick, but also for routine health maintenance and wellness visits.
About Us
Dr. Chris became a Doctor of Medicine in 1993 and was certified by the American Board of Family Medicine after completing his residency training in 1996. After teaching as an assistant professor for the University of Tennessee Memphis, he began working in family practice.
He has been recognized as an outstanding physician numerous times and was named Lincoln County’s Finest Physician in 2010. He also received the University of Tennessee’s Community Physician Award (1997) and named a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (2011).
Comprehensive Medical Care
Gynecology
Choose us for your well-woman care and we can coordinate care should you require obstetrics for a pregnancy.
Physicals
You can easily complete a wellness physical, DOT physical (CDL physical), or sports physical in our office.
Wellness
We'll help treat your allergies or illness. We accept most insurances and can see new patients ages 14 and up.
Schedule a Same Day Appointment!
Virtual visits are also available.
Testimonials
“Dr. Chris is great! I’ve been seeing him since I was a child, and he’s always been helpful and accurate with his diagnoses. I will say that I’ve heard some bad reviews about his office staff but I’ve never had any issues, nice people.”
— Casey Harmon, ★★★★★, Google
“Best doctor and staff that I have ever had. I'm not just a patient number; they know me. They care.”
— Mitch Shelton, ★★★★★, Facebook
“Love the staff and Doctor. Always gets you seen in a timely manner. Feel at home here and not the nervous feeling going to other doctors. Would highly recommend them to anyone.”
— Tammy Travis, ★★★★★, Facebook