About
Dr. Clifton Straughn brings decades of family medicine experience to Direct Access MD, having spent 35 years caring for patients in Anderson, South Carolina. He earned his medical degree from Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1982 and completed his Family Medicine residency at AnMed in 1985. Dr. Straughn joined Direct Access MD to spend more meaningful time with patients and focus fully on their needs. He also sees nursing home patients, though he does not accept new nursing home patients at this time. Outside of medicine, he is married to Sandy and enjoys fishing on the coast. His daughter attends Anderson University's Nurse Practitioner School.
Education & Training
Medical School
Bowman Gray School of Medicine (1982)
Residency
Family Medicine, AnMed (completed 1985)
Who is Dr. Straughn right for?
Dr. Straughn is an excellent fit for patients who value a physician with deep roots in the Anderson community. Patients with long-standing chronic conditions benefit from his 35-plus years of family medicine experience. Older adults who want a trusted, relationship-focused physician will find his approach reassuring. His background at AnMed also makes him well-connected within the local healthcare network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Straughn has cared for patients in the Anderson area for more than 35 years. He completed his Family Medicine residency at AnMed in 1985 and has remained in the community throughout his career.
Dr. Straughn graduated from Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1982. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at AnMed in Anderson, finishing in 1985.
The DPC model allows him to focus on the physician-patient relationship rather than insurance-driven documentation.
Dr. Straughn accepts new patients at Direct Access MD. He does not currently accept new nursing home patients, but he welcomes new members through the practice's standard enrollment.
Dr. Straughn sees patients across all age groups served by the practice, ages 5 and older. His long career in Anderson family medicine means he has experience managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions.
Yes, Dr. Straughn holds a courtesy staff position at AnMed Health. This connection supports coordinated care when members need hospital services or specialist referrals.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026