Core Faculty at Methodist Family Medicine Residency

Methodist Medical Center first opened as an Army hospital in 1943 when Oak Ridge was still America’s “Secret City.” Today, the medical center is a 301-bed facility that serves more than 200,000 people in Anderson, Roane, Morgan, Campbell and Scott counties.  The hospital offers 30 specialty services ranging from cardiology and orthopedics to oncology and wound care. Its high caliber physicians, nurses, technicians and support staff help make the medical center what it is – an award-winning facility with the heart of a hometown hospital.  Together, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care in a setting that is responsive to patient needs and focused on both clinical and service excellence.

About the Facility

• 301 licensed beds
• 25 ICU beds
• 12 step-down beds
• 38 emergency beds
• 13 surgery suites
• 2 cath labs
• 8 LDRP suites

Awards and Recognition

• Named an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
• Recipient of 2022 Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award for STEMI Receiving from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
• Recipient of 2022 Mission Lifeline Gold Award for NSTEMI from  the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
• Recipient of 2022 Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Target:  Stroke Elite Honor Roll from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
• Recipient of 2022 Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Target:  Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
• Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery
• Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement
• Perfect FDA score for the Oak Ridge Breast Center for the 26th consecutive year
• Recipient of the 2022 Community Impact Award from the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.  The Community Impact Award is awarded to a business that not only operates in a sound manner, but also is making a profound impact on the greater Oak Ridge community. This impact must be above-and-beyond the impacts achieved by others.

Methodist Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health, a Tennessee-based healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being the region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence, and strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 11,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians, and dedicated employees and volunteers. Learn more at CovenantHealth.com.

Located just outside of Knoxville, Oak Ridge offers the charm and warmth of a small town with the conveniences and amenities not usually found in a city its size. Home to the world’s fastest super computer, Oak Ridge is home to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, whose research and technology initiatives in scientific discovery, clean energy, and security have ushered in an exciting period of growth for our area.

• Oak Ridge school district has been ranked #1 in TN for 2019.
• No state income tax

With a total of 16 parks, 10 lighted athletic fields, 27 tennis courts, three golf courses, 1336 acres of greenbelt, and 173 miles of shoreline, Oak Ridge offers a variety of recreation options including a world class rowing venue.  The city is also home to a thriving cultural community that boasts a symphony, civic ballet, arts center, and the state’s oldest continuous operating playhouse.