Dr. Cortney ChandlerDO
at Chandler Family Medicine and Preventive Care — Mount Juliet, TN
About
Dr. Cortney Chandler earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, TN. She then completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, where she was born and raised. Her family medicine residency took place at The Washington Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program.
After residency, Dr. Chandler spent two years in Honduras through the Samaritan's Purse Post-Residency Program. She later worked in urgent care and primary care settings and served as a Regional Medical Director in both primary care and geriatric medicine. She is passionate about metabolic health, healthy aging, and the role nutrition plays in long-term vitality. She attended the American College of Culinary Medicine Conference, and her clinical interests include lifestyle modification, sarcopenia, and cardiometabolic risk. She lives in Mount Juliet with her husband David and their five children, two dogs, one cat, a goldfish, and a few too many house plants. Outside the office, she enjoys reading, gardening, hiking, and staying active in her church community.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Tennessee Temple University, B.S. Biology
Medical School
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, The Washington Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program
Additional Training
Samaritan's Purse Post-Residency Program, Honduras (2 years); American College of Culinary Medicine Conference attendee
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Chandler right for?
Dr. Chandler is a strong fit for adults and children ages 5 to 64 who want a long-term relationship with their physician. Patients managing hypertension, diabetes, obesity, or metabolic disorders benefit from her preventive and lifestyle-focused approach. She works well with individuals who want practical, sustainable strategies around nutrition, movement, and rest. Patients interested in medical weight loss or GLP-1 management also find her program well-suited to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chandler treats a broad range of primary care conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disorders. She also manages cardiometabolic risk, sarcopenia, and chronic disease. Her preventive focus means she works proactively with patients to reduce health risks before they escalate.
Dr. Chandler grounds her care in osteopathic principles, emphasizing rest, movement, and nutrition as foundations of long-term health. She helps patients build practical, sustainable habits rather than relying on quick fixes. Her 60-minute appointments give her time to understand each patient's full health picture.
Dr. Chandler holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in family medicine at The Washington Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. Her specialties include family medicine, preventive medicine, and geriatric medicine.
After her residency, Dr. Chandler spent two years in Honduras with the Samaritan's Purse Post-Residency Program. She later served as a Regional Medical Director in both primary care and geriatric medicine. She also attended the American College of Culinary Medicine Conference, deepening her focus on nutrition-based care.
Yes, Dr. Chandler sees patients as young as age 5. The Student Membership covers patients ages 5 to 21 and includes annual physicals, sports and school physicals, and unlimited sick visits. She treats the whole family under one practice.
Yes, Dr. Chandler runs a physician-guided medical weight loss program. It includes a personalized plan, GLP-1 medication management when appropriate, monthly body composition scans, and guidance on nutrition, gut health, and cardiometabolic risk. The program runs as a standalone service or in combination with a DPC membership.
Dr. Chandler is passionate about lifestyle medicine, metabolic health, healthy aging, and nutrition. She has a particular interest in sarcopenia and the role protein plays in preserving strength and independence as patients age. Culinary medicine and practical nutrition strategies also shape her clinical work.
Yes, Dr. Chandler served as a Regional Medical Director in geriatric medicine earlier in her career. That experience informs her focus on healthy aging, muscle preservation, and long-term metabolic health within her current family medicine practice.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026