About
Dr. Gregory Fryer has carried a childhood dream of practicing medicine since sixth grade, and today he brings over 24 years of clinical experience to Medical Direct Care in Clarksville, Tennessee. He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed his internship at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii before finishing his Family Medicine residency at Martin Army Community Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia. S. Army promoted him to full bird colonel in 2013, a milestone that reflects his long career in military medicine.
Dr. Fryer holds board certification in Family Medicine and spent over 18 years as a staff physician before building his own practice. Around 2015, he trained at the Institute for Functional Medicine alongside his wife and colleague, Erien Fryer. That training deepened his focus on identifying root causes of disease rather than treating symptoms alone. He is passionate about disease prevention and uses lifestyle modification alongside medication when appropriate. He partners with practice members to pursue optimal health physically, mentally, and spiritually. Erien Fryer serves as a wellness coach at the practice, supporting members through every stage of their health journey. Dr. Fryer regularly delivers free community health presentations on topics including diabetes, hypertension, stress, hormones, and intestinal health.
Education & Training
Medical School
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
Residency
Family Medicine, Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, Georgia
Additional Training
Internship: Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii; Training at the Institute for Functional Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Fryer right for?
Dr. Fryer works well with adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or cardiometabolic disorders. Patients dealing with fatigue, adrenal issues, sleep problems, or stress find his root-cause approach particularly effective. He also serves patients who need occupational physicals, including DOT, CDL, sports, and school exams. Those who want a physician who considers lifestyle, diet, and environment alongside clinical care will connect with his philosophy. His practice welcomes members from Clarksville, Pleasant View, Springfield, and Hopkinsville.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Fryer treats a wide range of conditions including diabetes, hypertension, adrenal fatigue, obesity, insomnia, stress, intestinal health disorders, autoimmune conditions, and cardiometabolic disorders. His functional medicine training allows him to look for root causes behind chronic illness rather than managing symptoms alone. He also handles preventive care and occupational physicals.
Yes, Dr. Fryer holds board certification in Family Medicine. He earned his degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and completed his residency at Martin Army Community Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia.
Dr. Fryer uses a functional medicine framework to identify the underlying causes of chronic conditions. He examines lifestyle factors, diet, and environmental influences alongside clinical data. He believes in using lifestyle modification as a primary tool and adds medication when clinically appropriate.
S. Army and earned the rank of full bird colonel. He spent much of his early career as a military physician, completing his internship in Hawaii and his residency in Georgia before his promotion was noted publicly in 2013.
Around 2015, Dr. Fryer and his wife Erien Fryer completed training together at the Institute for Functional Medicine. He found the curriculum invigorating and began applying a root-cause approach to patient care at Medical Direct Care. That training now shapes how the practice addresses chronic and complex conditions.
Yes, Dr. Fryer performs DOT physicals, CDL physicals, work physicals, school physicals, and sports physicals. These services serve patients in Clarksville and the surrounding region who need clearance for employment, commercial driving, or school activities.
Dr. Fryer hosts free live community health presentations covering topics like diabetes, hypertension, stress, and intestinal health. He also offers access to online wellness courses through SelfHelpWorks and Tai Chi Qi Gong classes at the practice. His wife Erien Fryer provides wellness coaching to support members between medical visits.
Yes, Dr. Fryer accepts most major health insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, and others. Patients should contact Medical Direct Care directly to confirm their specific plan.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026