About
Dr. Kent Lofley is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who founded Blue Ocean Direct Primary Care in Hendersonville, TN. He completed his family medicine residency at Southern Colorado Family Medicine in 2013 and earned his DO degree from A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri. Dr. Lofley has practiced family medicine for over 13 years in settings including outpatient family medicine, correctional medicine, rural health, and telemedicine, and has served in the Air Force Reserves as a family physician. His osteopathic approach focuses on treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—including hands-on Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT).
Education & Training
Medical School
A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Southern Colorado Family Medicine
Fellowship
Hollister Clinical Research Fellowship, A.T. Still University (Master's in Biomedical Science)
Certifications
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lofley right for?
Dr. Lofley is a strong fit for individuals and families seeking a single physician for all stages of life. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or asthma benefit from his longitudinal, whole-person approach. He also serves patients who want hands-on osteopathic care alongside standard primary care. Adults needing DOT physicals, weight management, or smoking cessation support will find his clinical range well-suited to their needs. Families with children under 26 can enroll together under one membership.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lofley specializes in family medicine and preventive care for patients of all ages. He also holds board certification in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, adding hands-on therapy to his clinical toolkit. His experience spans outpatient primary care, rural health, correctional medicine, and telemedicine.
Yes. Dr. Lofley holds dual board certification in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Southern Colorado Family Medicine in 2013.
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, is a hands-on technique that uses physical manipulation of muscles and joints to treat pain and improve function. Dr. Lofley offers OMT as part of his whole-person approach to care. He is board certified specifically in OMT, which is a distinct credential beyond his family medicine certification.
Dr. Lofley performs a broad range of in-office procedures. These include skin biopsies, mole and lipoma excisions, laceration repair, abscess drainage, cryosurgery, joint injections, trigger point injections, toenail removal, ear lavage, Nexplanon removal, dry needling, EKG, and spirometry. He also performs DOT physicals and colon cancer screenings using ColoFIT.
Yes, Dr. Lofley provides pediatric care and well-child exams for patients of all ages. Children under 26 in the same household as an enrolled adult can join the family membership at no additional per-child cost.
Dr. Lofley has practiced family medicine for over 13 years. He completed his residency in 2013 and has since worked in outpatient family medicine, rural health, correctional medicine, and telemedicine. He also served as a family physician in the Air Force Reserves.
T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. He also completed the Hollister Clinical Research Fellowship and earned a Master's in Biomedical Science. His residency training took place at Southern Colorado Family Medicine, where he graduated in 2013.
Yes. Dr. Lofley offers telehealth visits as part of the Blue Ocean Direct Primary Care membership. Members can connect with him remotely for many common concerns, in addition to accessing same-day in-person appointments.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026