About
Dr. Kent Lofley founded Blue Ocean Direct Primary Care in Hendersonville, Tennessee in 2022. T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri, after completing his undergraduate studies at Utah State University. During medical school, he completed the Hollister Clinical Research Fellowship and earned a Master's in Biomedical Science. He then finished his family medicine residency at Southern Colorado Family Medicine in 2013, earning the resident award for scholarship upon graduation.
Dr. Lofley holds board certification in Family Medicine and in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment through the AOBFP. He also serves as a DOT-certified medical examiner on the FMCSA Registry. Over his 13-plus years in practice, he has worked in correctional medicine, rural health clinic leadership, outpatient family medicine, and telemedicine. He served as a family physician in the Air Force Reserves and participated in the humanitarian mission Tropic Care, caring for underserved populations. He also completed a medical mission to Guatemala. Dr. Lofley follows osteopathic principles in every patient encounter, seeking root causes rather than managing symptoms alone. He has a particular passion for longevity medicine, preventive care, OMT, heart health, weight management, and gut health. Outside the clinic, he is a proud father of nine children and enjoys running, attending soccer games, and cheering at dance recitals. His wife Tara manages the practice day-to-day while completing her MBA.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Utah State University
Medical School
A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Missouri — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Southern Colorado Family Medicine (completed 2013)
Fellowship
Hollister Clinical Research Fellowship (during medical school); Master's in Biomedical Science
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lofley right for?
Dr. Lofley is a strong fit for individuals and families who want a consistent, relationship-driven primary care doctor. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, asthma, or obesity benefit from his root-cause approach. He works well with patients seeking hands-on pain relief through Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for back pain, headaches, or joint issues. Commercial drivers needing DOT physicals will find him listed on the FMCSA Registry. Families with children of all ages, adults focused on preventive care, and patients interested in longevity medicine all find a natural home at Blue Ocean DPC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lofley treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include hypertension, asthma, seasonal allergies, sinus infections, obesity, and heart disease. He also manages musculoskeletal issues like back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, and fibromyalgia. Additional areas include H. pylori infection, carpal tunnel, tick-borne illness, and ear infections.
Yes. Dr. Lofley holds board certification in Family Medicine and in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment through the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. He also holds certification as a DOT medical examiner on the FMCSA Registry.
T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri. He completed his undergraduate studies at Utah State University. His family medicine residency took place at Southern Colorado Family Medicine, where he graduated in 2013 and received the resident scholarship award. He also completed the Hollister Clinical Research Fellowship during medical school and earned a Master's in Biomedical Science.
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, is a hands-on therapy that diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent injuries through manual techniques. Dr. Lofley holds board certification in OMT and uses it to treat back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, joint pain, sciatica, fibromyalgia, postural issues, and respiratory conditions. OMT visits carry an additional charge beyond the standard membership.
Yes. Dr. Lofley is a certified medical examiner on the FMCSA Registry and performs DOT physical exams for commercial driver's license holders. The exam is available to both members and non-members at a flat fee of $160.
Dr. Lofley has practiced family medicine for more than 13 years. He completed his residency in 2013 and has since worked across outpatient family medicine, correctional medicine, rural health clinic leadership, and telemedicine settings before founding Blue Ocean DPC in 2022.
Dr. Lofley follows osteopathic principles and focuses on the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. He seeks the root cause of illness rather than treating symptoms in isolation. He emphasizes preventive care, longevity medicine, and patient education as central parts of every relationship.
Yes. Dr. Lofley served as a family physician in the Air Force Reserves and participated in Tropic Care, a humanitarian mission providing care to underserved populations. He also completed a separate medical mission to Guatemala.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026