About
Dr. James Layman is a board-certified family physician and lifelong East Tennessee native. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2015 and has practiced medicine for over a decade. Before founding Layman Family Medicine, he served as Medical Director of Erlanger Primary Care in the Sequatchie Valley for seven years. During that time, he cared for thousands of local patients.
Dr. Layman holds board certification in Family Medicine. His clinical interests center on metabolic health, conditions associated with aging, and preventing and managing chronic disease. He is also passionate about helping patients navigate the increasingly complex and costly healthcare system. He lives in the Sequatchie Valley with his wife and four children.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Tennessee Health Science Center (2015)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Layman right for?
Dr. Layman is a strong fit for individuals and families who want a consistent relationship with one physician. Patients managing ongoing chronic conditions or metabolic health issues benefit from his focused clinical approach. Adults and children ages two and older find straightforward, unhurried primary care here. Patients who want direct access to their doctor, without phone trees or appointment delays, do well in this practice. Those pairing a high-deductible insurance plan with primary care membership get strong value from his membership model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Layman focuses on metabolic health, chronic disease management, and conditions associated with aging. He also provides comprehensive preventive care and helps patients navigate specialist referrals and the broader healthcare system.
Yes. Dr. Layman holds board certification in Family Medicine. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2015 and has practiced medicine for over a decade.
Dr. Layman completed his medical education at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, graduating in 2015. He then built his career in the Sequatchie Valley, serving for seven years as Medical Director of Erlanger Primary Care.
Dr. Layman has practiced medicine for over a decade, spending seven of those years as Medical Director of Erlanger Primary Care in the Sequatchie Valley. He has cared for thousands of local patients during that time.
Yes. Members can call, text, or email Dr. Layman directly at any time. He typically answers messages the same day or the next business day. There are no phone trees or intermediaries.
Yes. Dr. Layman sees children ages two and older when a parent or legal guardian holds an active membership. Children and young adults ages 2 through 20 enroll at a separate membership rate.
Dr. Layman takes a proactive, relationship-driven approach to chronic disease. He works to prevent, manage, and where possible reverse chronic conditions through longer visits, direct communication, and continuity of care over time.
Yes. Dr. Layman can manage most prescriptions through the practice, and members can still use their insurance at the pharmacy. He also provides many short-term medications for free at the time of the visit when appropriate.
Yes. Coordinating care with specialists and other healthcare providers is a core part of Dr. Layman's role. He remains actively involved in managing and integrating your care before and after specialist visits.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026
