About
J. Chris Beckman, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician and a lifelong Murfreesboro, Tennessee native. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Memphis and completed his internship and residency at the University of Alabama – Huntsville. He began practicing medicine in 1998 and opened Beckman Family Medical in 2004.
Dr. Beckman takes a proactive, comprehensive approach to disease prevention and wellness. He believes that educating patients empowers them to play an active role in their own health. His clinical focus spans preventive medicine, weight management, and fitness. He values the long-term relationships that develop with patients over time and genuinely enjoys helping people navigate uncertain moments in their health.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Tennessee Memphis
Residency
University of Alabama – Huntsville
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Beckman right for?
Dr. Beckman is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a long-term primary care relationship. Patients focused on disease prevention, weight management, or fitness find his proactive approach well matched to their goals. He works well with members who value direct physician access, including after-hours availability. Adult dependent children of members between 18 and 26 can also join at a nominal fee, making him a practical choice for families with young adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Beckman treats a broad range of conditions within family and preventive medicine. His clinical focus includes weight management, chronic disease prevention, and wellness care. He also helps patients coordinate care during hospital stays and manages follow-up after discharge.
Yes, Dr. Beckman holds board certification in Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Memphis and completed his residency at the University of Alabama – Huntsville.
Dr. Beckman began practicing medicine in 1998. He opened Beckman Family Medical in Murfreesboro in 2004, giving him more than two decades of experience caring for patients in the same community.
Dr. Beckman takes a proactive, comprehensive approach centered on prevention and wellness. He believes patient education is essential, and he works to help patients understand and actively manage their own health. He values the long-term relationships that develop with patients over time.
Yes. Dr. Beckman gives members his personal cell phone number for after-hours urgent concerns. This direct access is a core part of the concierge membership at Beckman Family Medical.
Yes. Dr. Beckman offers telemedicine for patients who travel frequently or spend part of the year at a second home. Virtual visits allow members to maintain continuity of care regardless of location.
Dr. Beckman has a clinical focus in weight management and fitness counseling. He integrates these areas into his broader preventive medicine approach, helping patients set and achieve realistic health and wellness goals.
Dr. Beckman practices family medicine and sees patients across a range of ages. The membership also welcomes adult dependent children of members between ages 18 and 26 for a nominal fee.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026