About
Dr. Charles 'Chip' Crump grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where he attended Christian Brothers High School and served as Class President for three consecutive years. His classmates named him 'Best All Round' in 1984. A childhood fascination with the TV character Hawkeye Pierce from MASH first drew him toward medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University and completed his residency in Memphis in 1996.
Dr. Crump specializes in internal medicine and preventive care, with a particular focus on hormone health, restorative medicine, and individualized wellness. He holds certification as one of only two BioTe bioidentical hormone replacement therapy providers in Chattanooga. He treats conditions including hormone imbalance, hypothyroidism, PCOS, testosterone deficiency, menopause, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. The Chattanooga Times Free Press named him Best Primary Care Provider in 2009, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Outside the office, he stays active through running and rowing machine workouts. He and his wife Liz, who runs a therapeutic equestrian program, have two children, Athey and Maggie.
Education & Training
Medical School
Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University
Residency
Residency completed in Memphis, 1996
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Crump right for?
Dr. Crump is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who integrates preventive and restorative medicine. Men and women navigating hormone-related concerns, including menopause, testosterone deficiency, or PCOS, benefit directly from his BioTe certification and peptide therapy expertise. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol find his individualized approach effective. Anyone who values direct access to their physician and a fully personalized wellness plan will feel at home at Crump Medical.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Crump treats a broad range of internal medicine and hormone-related conditions. These include hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, PCOS, testosterone deficiency, menopause, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. He also addresses fatigue, anxiety, depression, hair loss, and skin conditions that may stem from hormonal imbalance.
Dr. Crump specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. He completed his residency training in Memphis in 1996 after earning his medical degree from the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University.
' He pairs evidence-based medicine with nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle strategies. Each patient receives a fully individualized plan, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Yes. Dr. Crump offers BioTe bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, delivered through pellet therapy. He holds BioTe certification and ranks among only two certified BioTe BHRT providers in Chattanooga. He delivers these treatments through 3 Leaf Med Spa.
Dr. Crump limits his patient panel to maintain direct, personalized relationships with each member. He gives patients his personal phone number and email address. The Chattanooga Times Free Press recognized him as Best Primary Care Provider five times, spanning 2009 through 2018.
Yes. Dr. Crump builds 100% individualized wellness plans for each patient. These plans incorporate dietary programs, supplement recommendations, fitness guidance, and treatments such as peptide therapy and nutraceuticals.
Dr. Crump wanted to deliver more direct, individualized care than a traditional primary care setting allows. He envisioned a practice where patient health, not insurance or pharmaceutical demands, drives every decision.
Dr. Crump gives every patient his personal phone number and email address. Members can contact him directly without going through a call center or third-party service.
Doctor profile last updated April 3, 2026