About
Dr. Kim Howerton graduated Summa Cum Laude from Christian Brothers University in 1993 and earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1997. She completed the St. Francis Family Medicine Residency Program, where she served as Chief Resident. She then pursued a fellowship in Advanced Women's Health, adding depth to her clinical training.
Dr. Howerton holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She served as President of the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians from 2013 to 2014 and as Secretary/Treasurer from 2009 to 2012. She has also served on both the Tennessee Department of Health Children's Special Services Advisory Committee and the State of Tennessee Medical Care Advisory Committee. As a Clinical Assistant Professor in the University of Tennessee Department of Family Medicine, she has contributed to physician education alongside her practice. She performs minor surgery, laceration repair, colposcopy, and LEEP in the office. Her clinical philosophy centers on listening first: she believes every patient understands their own body, and her role is to hear that knowledge and provide thoughtful guidance.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Christian Brothers University, B.S. (Summa Cum Laude), 1993
Medical School
University of Tennessee-Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, MD, 1997
Residency
St. Francis Family Medicine Residency Program (served as Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Advanced Women's Health
Additional Training
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee Department of Family Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Howerton right for?
Dr. Howerton serves women, children, and families seeking a long-term primary care relationship. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes benefit from her focus on ongoing disease management and nutrition support. Her advanced women's health training makes her a strong fit for patients who want comprehensive gynecologic and preventive care in one practice. She also handles acute illness, minor surgery, and end-of-life care management, making her well-suited for families who want a single trusted physician across all stages of life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Howerton treats a broad range of conditions, including chronic illnesses, women's health conditions, and acute illness. She also manages pediatric care and end-of-life care planning. Her scope includes preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and same-day sick visits.
Yes, Dr. Howerton holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed her residency at the St. Francis Family Medicine Residency Program, where she served as Chief Resident.
Yes. Dr. Howerton performs minor surgery, laceration repair, colposcopy, and LEEP directly in the office. This means patients avoid separate specialist referrals for several common procedures.
Dr. Howerton completed a fellowship in Advanced Women's Health, giving her focused expertise beyond standard family medicine. She handles gynecologic procedures, preventive screenings, and ongoing women's health management in the same practice where she sees the whole family.
Dr. Howerton has provided patient-centered care since 2001, giving her over two decades of family medicine experience. She has cared for patients through milestones ranging from birth and childhood to chronic illness and end-of-life.
Dr. Howerton believes patients know their own bodies best. She sees her role as listening carefully and then providing guidance and feedback rooted in that understanding. She structured her practice around the Direct Primary Care model specifically to protect the time and depth that relationship requires.
Yes. Dr. Howerton serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the University of Tennessee Department of Family Medicine. She has also contributed to the profession through leadership roles at the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians and as a former co-editor of The Tennessee Family Physician.
Yes. Dr. Howerton cares for patients across all ages, including well-child visits, sports physicals, and acute pediatric illness. Families can keep their care under one roof with Dr. Howerton as the physician for every member.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026