A FRESH APPROACH

Dr. Robert Steves is a widely regarded board certified family physician, speaker and consultant, passionate about your health, individualizing care, and exceeding your expectations. Husband, father of 7 children, and physician his commitment to high-quality primary care and healthy living  extends far beyond the walls of his practice, educating on the benefits of wellness and prevention at every opportunity. Exceptionally skilled, professional, and compassionate, his whole-person approach to care raises the bar. Dr. Steves experience studying medicine in a 3rd World country, the urban Detroit area, the suburbs of New York, and the growing Middle Tennessee area has provided  him a depth of knowledge and broadened his experience in acute and preventative care. For over 20 years he has participated directly in all areas of family medicine which has enabled him to have a well-rounded approach to health, medical and disease management. With many ways to communicate we are happily caring for people living in Lebanon, Mount Juliet and the surrounding Nashville areas.

  Jennifer is a dedicated nurse & patient advocate delivering a specific, consistent, and meaningful vision that brings hope & healing through affordable, accessible and exceptional healthcare. With a focus on creating a culture of purpose through revolutionary primary care access & transparency, she blends her skills and clinical experience from both private and corporate healthcare  to help re-design the healthcare landscape with innovative solutions using the Direct Primary Care model. She successfully connects individuals and employers with The Town Doctor for an improved and cost-effective direct primary healthcare benefit solution that positively impacts businesses & their employees - providing more & costing less. While she enjoys time spent organically growing a direct primary care practice and innovative branding and communications, one of her most important ‘jobs’ is raising her children. Family is a priority, and this model of care allows a healthy balance. Filling the home with music, great food and time spent as a family at the local farmers market’s are some of her most favorite things to do.

 Amy (aka, 'Nurse Amy') knew she always wanted to be a nurse, and successfully graduated on the dean’s list from nursing school in 2004. Her wealth of clinical experience in family practice and working alongside Dr. Steves in various capacities through the years brought her to help start The Town Doctor as she wanted to see healthcare done differently. She thrives on taking care of people well and  encouraging them to reach their healthcare goals. Her experience centers on personal wellness, reduction of health risks, and healthcare costs through disease prevention. Understanding how food can impact us, and be used as medicine to help address a wide variety of lifestyle diseases is what she loves to talk about most. Her diverse skills span well women care, assisting in minor surgeries, phlebotomy and a passion for educating patients in the areas of nutrition and weight management. Understanding small steps lead to great change, she combines her strong organizational abilities with attention to detail, coaching patients to better health. A wife, mother, and grandmother she values her beautiful family and peaceful moments spent growing her garden, swimming, reading her bible or crocheting in her free time. 

“This model allows me the time to get to know patients really well and support them along the way.” 

- Nurse Amy 

Joy joined the Town Doctor as an educator and experience specialist serving patients while helping them to understand the many benefits of what direct primary care can offer. She  grew up in a homeschooling family of 14, and always loved following paths that were non-traditional and ‘out of the box’. Graduating with honors and a math degree from Cumberland University, she knew she wanted to spend time in a career where she could make a difference in both people’s lives, and in her community. A natural educator, she enjoys breaking down the numbers for both individuals and business owners to show the power of this growing model and how it can bring incredible value to them. Capitalizing on her natural leadership abilities, she kindly learns where they are at, and then leads individuals to understand how they too can make a difference in their health. In her free time she enjoys playing music with her husband, traveling to new places, trying new recipes, and leisurely walks with her dog.

"One of the many reasons I love working with The Town Doctor is the relationship I can build with patients, and knowing I'm just a text, email or phone call away. It's simple. We're creating an experience for people that raises the bar." 

  -Joy Steves, Educator & Experience Specialist