Dr. Desnoes is originally from Dallas, Texas. She moved across the country to the South Carolina area to obtain her medical degree. She later found Tennessee her home as she completed Family Medicine training in the west Tennessee area where she served as Chief Resident amongst her peers.After residency graduation, she moved to the Murfreesboro area where her husband has served as minister at a local church for several years. She is elated to call Murfreesboro home, and looks forward to serving the community here alongside her husband and colleagues. In her spare time, Dr. Desnoes enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones. Dr. Desnoes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Obesity.

Dr. Bunch is originally from the Florida panhandle. She attended medical school in East Tennessee and fell in love with the state. Dr. Bunch completed her residency training in Murfreesboro and is excited to continue serving the area. Dr. Bunch lives in Murfreesboro with her husband, Louis, and their two dogs. They enjoy spending time on the lake, exploring Nashville and game nights with friends. Dr. Bunch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Ryan Thompson is a Cum Laude graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a B.S. in Biology. He earned his medical degree at LMU-DCOM in Harrogate, TN and spent three years in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for his residency training.Dr. Thompson moved to Murfreesboro in July of 2016 in order to be closer to family. In his spare time, he enjoys exercising, reading, and spending time with his niece and nephews. He also enjoys watching college football and professional hockey, but has played neither. After recently becoming engaged to a professional singer, he has gained an affinity for classical music. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Adam Allie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Allie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Newborn Jaundice, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

Dr. Paul Myers is a board certified family physician and partner of the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Louisville, where he was also chosen to serve as chief resident. He is especially interested in the treatment of hypertension, as well as focusing on preventive care.Originally from Mississippi, Dr. Myers has a background in ministry and is an ordained minister. He has served in several ministerial capacities including evangelist and pastor. He brings the same concern and care for his patients as he has parishioners in the past. He has also taught various courses at the university level including Anatomy and Physiology, Immunology, and Biology. He and his family are excited to be back in Middle Tennessee and besides spending time with them, he also enjoys golfing and hunting. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Cooke is excited to be serving the Middle Tennessee area. He is originally from Kingsport, and attended undergraduate school in Nashville and medical school in Memphis. Dr. Cooke completed his Family Medicine residency at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, and has been serving the Murfreesboro community since 2015.Dr. Cooke has a passion for preventative care and reducing the impact of chronic disease. He believes in empowering his patients to invest in their own health through education and communication.Dr. Cooke lives in Murfreesboro with his wife, Simone, and two sons, Jaxon and Roman. They attend church at New Vision Baptist and enjoy traveling, being outdoors and family time. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Tangier Disease, Apo A-I Deficiency, and Chorea-Acanthocytosis.

Dr. Paul Pasarilla joined Murfreesboro Medical Clinic in 2008. He is a graduate of Abilene Christian University where he majored in biochemistry. He earned his medical degree at Texas A&M College of Medicine in 2003. After finishing his residency at York Hospital, in Pennsylvania, he moved to Murfreesboro. He and his wife, Jackie, and their two children are happy to be a part of Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and SurgiCenter and for the opportunity to serve Rutherford county. Dr. Pasarilla is an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. He enjoys skiing, reading, wine and travel. His surgical interests include thyroid surgery, breast surgery, melanoma, and laparoscopic and robotic abdominal surgery. He also hopes to participate in medical mission trips as his practice allows in the future, building on experiences in Honduras, Mexico, and Uganda in the past. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of SAGES, American Hernia Society, Tennessee Medical Association, and the Christian Medical and Dental Association. Dr. Pasarilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Dr. Christopher Albergo is an Endocrinologist skilled in general endocrinology, including diabetes, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, reproductive, and pituitary pathology. He graduated cum laude at Syracuse University before receiving his medical degree from St. George’s University. He went on to complete both his Residency in Internal Medicine and his Fellowship in Endocrinology at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Albergo is excited to join Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and to build a strong rapport with the community. Outside of work he enjoys watching/playing hockey and has already converted to cheering for the Preds. Dr. Albergo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Pheochromocytoma.

Jessica Cox is an Endocrinologist in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

Mary Fulghum is an Endocrinologist in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Fulghum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Dr. Dunn grew up just outside Memphis in Germantown, Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Memphis and attended University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. She stayed in Memphis to complete her internal medicine residency at the University of Tennessee. After completing her residency, she moved to the Nashville area to practice internal medicine. She married and now has 2 daughters. The family became interested in horseback riding several years ago and moved to a small farm in Murfreesboro. Together, they run a not-for-profit horse rescue and sanctuary. Dr. Dunn enjoys riding horses and working at the horse rescue. When not filthy from farm work, she loves to shop for bargains with her mother who lives nearby. Dr. Dunn enjoys caring for patients and developing long term relationships with them as a primary care provider. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Obesity in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Malik Hazley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Hazley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Hazley is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Tessier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Tessier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Parainfluenza, Otitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Tessier is currently accepting new patients.

Akashia Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Endoscopy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Spann is a General Surgeon in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Spann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Spann is currently accepting new patients.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:General Medicine for ages 16 and upAdult chronic and acute conditionsGeriatric medicine. Dr. Ramesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Patel is a board certified internist and partner of the 70+ physician multi-specialty Murfreesboro Medical Clinic where he served as its president and on the Board of Directors. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee for his undergraduate and medical degrees, as well as, residency in Internal Medicine. Additionally Dr. Patel had been chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine for many years and is the medical director and co-founder of the Diabetes Care and Anti-Coagulation Clinic at MMC, areas in which he has significant interest and expertise. Dr. Patel is an extremely active member of many civic activities and professional organizations including the Physician Excellence Committee of St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital , Blue Raider Athletic Association and currently serves on the board of Murfreesboro Medical Properties and Stones River Regional Independent Physician Organization. His personal interests include landscape gardening, travel, basketball, tennis, and reading.As a team physician for over 13 years with Middle Tennessee State University, Dr. Patel was instrumental in developing the athletic department’s concussion protocol and management policies. He has been overseeing its ImPACT testing and treatment programs since its use there and also enjoys working with the athletic trainers and athletes at Sewanee: The University of the South as well as many local middle and high schools. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Bartley was born in a port city of Incheon, South Korea and later moved to Arkansas where she graduated high school, received her undergraduate and medical degrees, and went on to complete her residency program.During her residency, Dr. Bartley served as a resident director for AR Academy of Family Physicians where she learned about advocacy. She is excited to continue advocating for patients in the Murfreesboro community and surrounding areas.Dr. Bartley moved to Tennessee to be close to her in-laws and is looking forward to serving the community of Murfreesboro for years to come. She lives in Nashville with her husband, David, two cats (George, Ron) and a dog (Daisy). In her free time, Dr. Bartley enjoys woodworking, boxing, hiking, trying new food, exploring Nashville and spending time with her family. Dr. Bartley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Tara Ralph is a graduate of the University of Rochester in, New York. She earned her medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Corpus Christi Medical Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, where she became passionate about preventative healthcare, women’s health, and diabetes management.Having grown up in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Ralph is happy to have returned to her home state. She and her husband, Stephen, enjoy walking their lab, Tucker, traveling, cooking new recipes, and spending time with their families. Dr. Ralph also likes running outdoors, often accompanied by Tucker. An avid reader, she spends some of her free time with her favorite authors, Ernest Hemingway, Jane Austen, and William Shakespeare. Dr. Ralph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

Andrew Hazley is a General Surgeon in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Hazley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Fibroadenoma, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Perianal Streptococcal Cellulitis, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Hazley is currently accepting new patients.