Originally from Murfreesboro, Dr. Austin Mackens graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee where he earned a B.A. in Biology with a minor in Biochemistry and graduated cum laude. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2010 and completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Tennessee, Jackson in 2013. Dr. Mackens has extensive experience in emergency medicine and served as the Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Emergency Department medical director for 3 years prior to joining MMC. During that tenure, he was a member of the Vanderbilt Bedford Board of Directors and Medical Executive Committee while also practicing as a full-time emergency medicine physician. He was also a member of the American Physician Partners Stroke Task Force and was responsible for training over 2,300 providers nationwide on appropriate stroke recognition and treatment. Dr. Mackens' passion for primary care and preventative medicine intensified during his years working in an E.R. environment. The daily witness of patients with acute medical conditions that might have been prevented with early intervention was a pivotal decision point in returning to his original passion for primary and preventative medicine. Additionally, the desire to know and foster long-term relationships with patients was a significant deciding factor, in that physicians working in an E.R. environment often don’t know patient outcomes. Dr. Mackens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency.

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 Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and High Cholesterol.

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 Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Obesity.

Melissa Fuller is a Pediatrics provider in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Fuller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Fuller is currently accepting new patients.

Sadia Dar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Dar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Dar is currently accepting new patients.

Ramy Sayed is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Sayed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Obesity, Obesity in Children, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sayed is currently accepting new patients.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:General Medicine for ages 16 years and upAdult chronic and acute conditions. Dr. Dixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Joseph Scott first came to Murfreesboro in 2000 after he finished residency because he wanted to come back to Tennessee and live near Knoxville, where he grew up. He spends his time away from work thoroughly enjoying his wife and four children. His family is involved in international mission work, local street ministry and fostering at risk children. Dr. Scott also enjoys reading, writing fiction stories for children, swimming, hiking, camping, playing the violin, and traveling.Dr. Scott joined the Internal Medicine Department at the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic in September 2000 and he has been board certified in Internal Medicine since 2000. He is a member of the American Medical Association, Tennessee Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:General medicine for ages 16 years and upAdult acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Herlevic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Apo A-I Deficiency.

During his Residency at SIU, Dr. Coté was chosen as the principle resident to guide the transformation to a NCQA Certified Level 3 PCMH (Patient-Centered Medical Home). Upon graduation in 2010, he was awarded the Continuous Quality Improvement Award for his effort. Following his training, Dr. Coté joined the Internal & Family Medicine department at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) where he has built a bustling Family Medicine Practice. Dr. Cotés’ passion for Analytics, Informatics, and Quality Improvement led to his appointment as Chief Medical Information Officer in 2011. He championed the MMC Internal & Family Medicine department’s transformation to a Level 3 NCQA Certified PCMH in 2013. He served as a Delegate for the state of Tennessee to the American Osteopathic Association Congress and consulted as a panelist at the EHRs Perfect Practice Summit in 2014. He was also invited to speak at the National Adult Immunization Summit for the CDC in 2017.Dr. Coté is affiliated with the AOA, TOMA, ACOFP, AAFP, SRAM and is a member of the BCBS-TN PCMH Physician Advisory Board. Through his experiences in training and collected knowledge, Dr. Cote´ fundamentally believes that judicious utilization of information and analytics is the key to delivering the highest quality care to the patient. The structure of the PCMH is the best vehicle to accomplish this. Dr. Cote is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Gray Platelet Syndrome, Platelet Storage Pool Deficiency, Bernard-Soulier Syndrome, and Glanzmann Thrombasthenia.

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 Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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 Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Obesity in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Ukpong Nwankwo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Nwankwo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Tracheitis, High Cholesterol, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Nwankwo is currently accepting new patients.

Teresa Huggins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Huggins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency. Dr. Huggins is currently accepting new patients.

Natalie Bass is a Physician Assistant in Smyrna, Tennessee. Ms. Bass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Ms. Bass is currently accepting new patients.

Gary Schwartz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Gaston is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Gaston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Gaston is currently accepting new patients.

Halle Holloway is a Nurse Practitioner in Smyrna, Tennessee. Ms. Holloway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Ms. Holloway is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah-jo Stimpson is a Pediatrics provider in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Stimpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Scarlet Fever, and Croup. Dr. Stimpson is currently accepting new patients.

Kirsten Bunce is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Bunce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Muscle Atrophy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Bunce is currently accepting new patients.