Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Gary L. Stafford

Family Medicine
Starr Regional Medical Center
1114 W Madison Ave, 
Athens, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
15
conditions
Starr Regional Medical Center
1114 W Madison Ave, 
Athens, TN 

Overview

Gary Stafford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Tennessee.

Dr. Stafford is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Morning Sickness, Headache, and Avian Influenza.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Stafford is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Emergency Medicine in TN

Hospital Affiliations

Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
Livingston Regional Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Starr Regional Medical Center
1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303
Other Locations
Hamilton Medical Center
1200 Memorial Dr, Dalton, GA 30720

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Total Publications

Dental Students' Use of Captions and Transcripts: Implications for ADA WCAG 2.1 Compliance.
Dental Students' Use of Captions and Transcripts: Implications for ADA WCAG 2.1 Compliance.
Journal: Journal of dental education
Published: April 02, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gary L. Stafford

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gary L. Stafford?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Gary L. Stafford by calling their office at 423-745-1411. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Gary L. Stafford a top-rated expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gary L. Stafford is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Gary L. Stafford specialize in?

While Dr. Gary L. Stafford is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Morning Sickness, and Headache. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Gary L. Stafford participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Gary L. Stafford has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). You can view a list of Dr. Gary L. Stafford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Gary L. Stafford accept my insurance?

Dr. Gary L. Stafford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-745-1411 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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