About
Dr. Amanda Lingerfelt is a board-certified family medicine physician and a lifelong East Tennessean. She completed her undergraduate degree at East Tennessee State University before earning her medical degree at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She then returned home to complete her Family Medicine residency at ETSU Family Physicians of Kingsport, where she earned the role of Chief Resident in her final year.
Growing up in Unicoi County, Dr. Lingerfelt always knew she wanted to practice medicine close to home. She and her husband both have roots there, and they have raised two children in the community. Her clinical interests center on preventive medicine, women's health, and chronic disease management. Outside the clinic, she enjoys reading, cooking, and taking part in sporting events. Patients and colleagues alike describe her as kind, caring, and compassionate.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
Medical School
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Spartanburg, SC
Residency
Family Medicine, ETSU Family Physicians of Kingsport
Additional Training
Chief Resident during final year of residency
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lingerfelt right for?
Dr. Lingerfelt is a strong fit for patients of all ages seeking a consistent, relationship-driven primary care physician. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, depression, or ADHD benefit from her comprehensive approach. Women looking for care across reproductive health, menopause, or preventive screenings will find her clinical focus well suited to their needs. Families with children appreciate her comfort caring for pediatric and adolescent patients alongside adults. Patients who value direct access to their doctor, including after hours, will thrive in her practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lingerfelt treats a wide range of conditions across the lifespan. Her focus areas include diabetes, hypertension, depression, anxiety, ADHD, menopause, sleep disorders, and substance abuse support. She also manages acute illnesses like respiratory infections, UTIs, strep throat, and sinus infections.
Yes. Dr. Lingerfelt holds board certification in Family Medicine. She completed her residency at ETSU Family Physicians of Kingsport and served as Chief Resident during her final year.
Dr. Lingerfelt earned her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She completed her undergraduate studies at East Tennessee State University. Her residency training took place at ETSU Family Physicians of Kingsport in East Tennessee.
Yes. Dr. Lingerfelt offers a full range of women's health services. These include pap smears, breast exams, pelvic exams, contraceptive counseling, family planning, mammogram referrals, and menopause management. Women's health is one of her core clinical interests.
Yes. Dr. Lingerfelt cares for patients across all age groups, from children ages 2 and up through older adults. She plans to begin accepting Medicare beneficiaries in October 2025.
Dr. Lingerfelt takes a proactive, preventive approach to chronic disease. She monitors conditions like diabetes and hypertension closely and focuses on catching problems early. Her membership model gives her the time to address complex health issues thoroughly at every visit.
Yes. Dr. Lingerfelt manages depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, sleep disorders, and substance abuse within her practice. She also provides medication management and coordinates counseling referrals when additional support is needed.
Yes. Members contact Dr. Lingerfelt directly by phone, text, or email, including after hours and on weekends. This direct access is a core benefit of the New Heights DPC membership.
Yes. Dr. Lingerfelt performs a range of procedures in the clinic, including EKGs, skin biopsies, sutures, abscess drainage, pelvic exams, rapid strep tests, and rapid flu tests. Most procedures are included in the monthly membership fee.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026