About
James K. Ensor, MD, FACP is a board-certified internist with deep roots in Tennessee medicine. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology with Honors from the University of the South in Sewanee in 1971. He then completed his medical degree at the University of Tennessee Medical Units in Memphis in 1975, followed by his internship and Internal Medicine residency at the same institution, finishing in 1978. The American Board of Internal Medicine certified him in his specialty, and the American College of Physicians recognized him as a Fellow.
Dr. Ensor has built an extensive record of professional service across Memphis and Tennessee. He served as President of the Memphis Medical Society from 2010 to 2011 and as President of the Memphis Academy of Medicine. He has served on the Tennessee Medical Association Board since 2014 and chaired that board in 2017 and 2018. He currently holds board positions with Methodist Metrocare and Health Choice, and he chairs the Credentials Committee. Dr. Ensor approaches each patient relationship as a collaboration, working to anticipate health needs before they become urgent and to guide patients toward lasting wellness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of the South, Sewanee, TN — Bachelor of Arts in Biology with Honors, 1971
Medical School
University of Tennessee Medical Units, Memphis, TN — Doctorate of Medicine, 1975
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee Medical Units, Memphis, TN, 1976-1978
Fellowship
American College of Physicians
Additional Training
Internship: University of Tennessee Medical Units, Memphis, TN — Medical, 1975-1976
Certifications
Who is Dr. Ensor right for?
Dr. Ensor serves adults who want a long-term relationship with an experienced internist. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from his proactive, anticipatory approach. He works especially well with older adults who need frequent, attentive care from a physician they know personally. Patients who value direct phone access to their doctor after hours will find his availability a meaningful advantage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ensor specializes in Internal Medicine. He focuses on managing and anticipating each patient's unique healthcare needs, with particular attention to chronic disease management and preventive care. His practice emphasizes a thorough, personalized approach built on a long-term doctor-patient relationship.
Yes, Dr. Ensor holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also holds fellowship status in the American College of Physicians, a designation that reflects demonstrated expertise and commitment to internal medicine.
Dr. Ensor completed all of his post-secondary medical training at the University of Tennessee Medical Units in Memphis. He earned his medical degree there in 1975, completed his internship in 1976, and finished his Internal Medicine residency in 1978.
Dr. Ensor has practiced medicine for approximately five decades. His career has been based in Tennessee, and he has served patients in the Germantown and Memphis area throughout that time.
Yes. Dr. Ensor sees patients personally at every office visit. Members do not see a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in his place.
Yes. Dr. Ensor is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access means patients can reach him for urgent concerns without waiting for the next business day.
Dr. Ensor has held significant leadership roles across Tennessee medicine. He served as President of the Memphis Medical Society and as President of the Memphis Academy of Medicine. He chaired the Tennessee Medical Association Board in 2017 and 2018 and currently serves on the TMA Board and Legislative Committee. He also chairs the Credentials Committee and holds board positions with Methodist Metrocare and Health Choice.
Dr. Ensor holds affiliations with Methodist Hospital Germantown and Baptist Hospital Memphis. These affiliations support continuity of care when his patients need hospital-level services.
Yes. Through the MDVIP network, Dr. Ensor can help arrange urgent care with a local hospital, pharmacy, or physician when patients travel. This travel benefit gives members a point of contact no matter where they are.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026