About
Dr. Julie Perrigin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology, Magna Cum Laude, from Mississippi University for Women in 1995. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis in 1999. Her internship and residency in Family Medicine both took place at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Family Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where she trained from 1999 to 2002. She holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and maintains membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Perrigin has practiced family medicine in Dickson County for over 18 years, serving as the only female family practice physician in the area. She maintains a hospital affiliation with Horizon Medical Center and has served as Medical Director of Caris Hospice since 2015. Her clinical passion centers on preventive medicine, with deep interest in early prevention of heart disease and diabetes. She brings particular focus to female patients of all ages, alongside her work treating chronic and acute illness. She describes her approach simply: she treats patients as family, acting as a partner rather than a director in each patient's care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Mississippi University for Women, Bachelor of Arts, Microbiology, Magna Cum Laude, 1995
Medical School
University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1999
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Family Medical Center, Fort Smith, AR, 2000-2002
Additional Training
Internship, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Family Medical Center, Fort Smith, AR, 1999-2000
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Perrigin right for?
Dr. Perrigin works well for adults seeking a long-term, relationship-centered approach to family medicine. Female patients of all ages will find a physician with deep clinical focus on their specific health needs. Patients managing chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes benefit from her emphasis on early prevention and thorough diagnostics. Anyone looking for a physician who treats each patient as a partner in their own care will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Perrigin focuses on preventive medicine, chronic illness, and acute illness. She has a strong clinical interest in early prevention of heart disease and diabetes. She also gives special attention to the health needs of female patients of all ages.
Dr. Perrigin sees herself as a partner with each patient, not a director. She takes time with every visit to address both illness and prevention. Her guiding principle is to treat every patient the way she would want her own family treated.
Yes. Dr. Perrigin holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. She also holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Perrigin earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis in 1999. She completed both her internship and her Family Medicine residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Family Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Yes. Dr. Perrigin has a special clinical interest in female patients of all ages. She brings deep understanding and focused attention to women's health concerns throughout all life stages.
Dr. Perrigin maintains an affiliation with Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee. This gives her members access to coordinated hospital-level care when needed.
Yes. Dr. Perrigin has served as Medical Director of Caris Hospice since 2015. This role reflects her commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care across all stages of health.
Dr. Perrigin has served Dickson County and its surrounding communities for over 18 years. She has held the distinction of being the only female family practice physician in Dickson County throughout that time.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026