Concierge Doctors in Nashville Greater Metro
Including Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, Lebanon, Spring Hill, Mt. Juliet, Mount Juliet, Hermitage, Eagleville, Gallatin
81 concierge and direct primary care practices — average membership:
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Quick Facts: Concierge Medicine in Nashville
- Practices on NextMD: 81
- Doctors: 122
- Average membership: $131/mo
- Metro population: 2.2 million (2025)
- Most affordable option: $60/mo (Vanguard Direct Family Medicine, Murfreesboro)
- Smallest patient panel: 50 families per doctor (MD2 Nashville)
- Practice density: 1 practice per 27,000 residents
- Avg physician wait time (traditional care): 31 days national average (AMN Healthcare, 2025)
- Major hospital systems: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, HCA Healthcare (headquartered in Nashville)
About Concierge Medicine in Nashville
The Nashville metro area is home to one of the fastest-growing concierge medicine markets in the Southeast. With a population of over 2.15 million across Nashville-Davidson, Murfreesboro, and Franklin, the region supports 81 concierge medicine and direct primary care (DPC) practices listed on NextMD. The average membership cost across Nashville metro practices is $131/mo per month.
Nashville's healthcare infrastructure is one of the largest in the country. The city is headquarters to HCA Healthcare, the nation's largest for-profit hospital operator, and hosts major academic medical centers including Vanderbilt University Medical Center. That depth of hospital and specialist resources makes Nashville an especially strong market for concierge primary care, where your doctor coordinates referrals and manages your care across the system.
Practices range from premium concierge services charging $4,000 to $25,000 per year to direct primary care memberships starting at $60 per month. Whether you are looking for a concierge doctor in Nashville's urban core or a DPC practice in the surrounding suburbs, the metro has options across every price point and care model.
What Does Concierge Medicine Cost in Nashville?
Pricing depends on the type of practice and level of service. For a national comparison, see how concierge medicine pricing works across the US. Based on NextMD's directory data for the Nashville metro:
- Direct primary care (DPC): $60 to $250 per month. DPC practices charge a flat monthly fee that covers most primary care visits, messaging, and basic lab work with no copays. Examples include Vanguard Direct Family Medicine in Murfreesboro ($60 to $95 per month) and Focus Family Medicine in Franklin ($150 per month for adults).
- Concierge medicine: $4,000 to $25,000 per year. Concierge practices charge an annual retainer for smaller patient panels and more personalized service. Brentwood MD charges $11,000 per year, and MD2 Nashville is at the top of the market above $20,000 per year.
- Performance medicine: $11,000 to $25,000 per year. Practices like Paradigm Health combine primary care with longevity-focused services including hormone optimization, fitness coaching, and advanced diagnostics.
The metro average of $131/mo per month reflects the mix of lower-cost DPC practices and higher-end concierge memberships across the region.
Types of Practices in Nashville
Nashville's concierge medicine market includes three main categories:
Concierge medicine practices limit their patient panels to under 300 patients per doctor. You pay an annual retainer and receive extended appointments, same-day access, and direct communication with your physician. Most concierge practices in Nashville are concentrated in the Brentwood and Franklin corridor.
Direct primary care (DPC) practices use a monthly membership model. To understand the key differences between concierge medicine and DPC, consider that patient panels are larger than concierge (up to 800 per doctor) but still far smaller than traditional primary care, where a single doctor may manage 2,500 or more patients. DPC is the most common model in the Nashville metro, with practices available across Davidson, Williamson, and Rutherford counties.
Performance medicine is a newer category focused on optimization rather than traditional sick care. These practices combine medical care with fitness programming, advanced lab work, and longevity protocols. Nashville has seen growth in this category as consumer interest in proactive health has increased.
Brentwood, Franklin, and the Williamson County Corridor
The highest concentration of concierge and DPC practices in the Nashville metro is in Williamson County, particularly Brentwood and Franklin. Williamson County has a median household income above $135,000, making it one of the wealthiest counties in Tennessee and a natural market for membership-based healthcare.
Franklin is home to practices like Focus Family Medicine and Cool Springs DPC, both offering direct primary care memberships in the $125 to $225 per month range. Brentwood MD serves families with a three-doctor team.
Other Nashville-area communities with concierge or DPC options include Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, Lebanon, Spring Hill, Mt. Juliet, and Gallatin. You can filter by city on the listings above to find practices near you.
How to Choose a Concierge Doctor in Nashville
- Decide between concierge and DPC. If your priority is the smallest possible patient panel and the highest level of personalized service, concierge medicine is the better fit. If you want affordable monthly membership pricing with transparent costs and no copays, look at DPC practices. Our guide on how to choose the right concierge or DPC doctor covers what to ask.
- Check the patient panel size. A doctor with 50 patients will have more time for you than one with 500. Ask any practice how many patients each doctor currently serves.
- Confirm what is included in the membership. Some practices include lab work, urgent care visits, and telemedicine in the membership fee. Others charge separately. Compare the full scope of services, not just the monthly or annual price.
- Look at location and access. Nashville traffic can make a 15-mile drive take 45 minutes. If same-day appointments matter to you, choose a practice near your home or workplace. Many Nashville-area practices also offer telemedicine and direct phone or text access to your doctor.
















