Holston Medical Group

Created with a purpose to serve

In the 1970’s our region (Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia) struggled to meet the growing heath needs of our neighbors. Many of our family practitioners were close to retirement and few were stepping in to fill the gaps to provide quality care to the growing number of unhealthy people. There was a clear need for high-quality, affordable care and this area was facing a crisis.

The president of the hospital medical staff, Dr. Jerry Miller, was determined to meet the health needs of his neighbors and friends. With a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Dr. Miller recruited a small group of family medicine physicians. Together, they believed an independent, physician-owned and led practice would have the best chance of making a positive impact on the community. They believed providing quality care and building lasting relationship with each patient would help them achieve better health, and improve the quality of health in our region.

In January 1977, their vision became a reality. Holston Medical Group cared for our first patients and planted a seed which would quickly grow roots and thrive.