About
Dr. David W. Ball earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He completed his internship and Internal Medicine residency at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga. Board-certified in internal medicine, Dr. Ball also brings deep expertise in preventive and functional medicine to his Tyler, TX practice.
His clinical passions span cardiovascular health, nutrition, exercise science, weight management, mental health, and sports medicine. , a science-based wellness company, and serves as co-founder of Tri-Fit, a non-profit promoting wellness through exercise, nutrition, and accountability. He previously founded NuVitality Health and co-founded Life Changing Fitness, a Tyler fitness facility. His wellness writing has appeared in Tyler Today magazine. Outside medicine, he mountain bikes, lifts weights, scuba dives, works his farm, and spends time with family. He grew up on a farm in Mississippi, an upbringing that shaped his lifelong focus on active, purposeful living.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ball right for?
Dr. Ball is a strong fit for adults who want a physician engaged in both their medical care and their overall wellness. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disorders benefit from his preventive focus. He also works well with patients navigating anxiety, depression, or chronic conditions like arthritis and low back pain. Anyone motivated to improve fitness, nutrition, and long-term health will find a thoughtful partner in Dr. Ball.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ball treats a broad range of conditions including hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, thyroid disorders, arthritis, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, low back pain, and prostate cancer screening. His preventive focus means he works to identify and address risk factors before they become serious problems.
Dr. Ball takes a whole-person view of prevention. He looks at cardiovascular health, nutrition, fitness, mental health, and lifestyle together. Each annual physical requires patients to submit prior medical records, a family history, and a three-day nutrition diary beforehand, so the visit covers meaningful ground from the start.
Dr. Ball earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He then completed his internship and Internal Medicine residency at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga.
Yes. Dr. Ball holds board certification in Internal Medicine. His clinical work also spans preventive medicine and functional medicine.
Dr. Ball integrates functional fitness as a core part of his clinical approach. Every member receives access to the FitForImpact online wellness program and a discounted gym membership. He conducts nutrition and fitness assessments as part of the annual physical and addresses exercise science and weight management directly in patient care.
Yes. Dr. Ball provides patients with his personal cellphone number and direct access by text, email, Skype, and FaceTime. He offers 24/7 availability, after-hours visits, and weekend appointments for members who need them.
Yes. Dr. Ball makes house calls when clinically warranted. He also visits patients in the hospital to serve as an advocate with hospital staff and specialists.
, a science-based wellness company, and co-founded Tri-Fit, a non-profit focused on wellness through exercise, nutrition, and accountability. He also founded NuVitality Health and co-founded Life Changing Fitness, a fitness facility in Tyler, TX.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026