About
Dr. Michael Lovelace brings an unusually broad professional background to family medicine. Before earning his medical degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, he worked as a Financial Analyst for a Fortune 500 company, managed projects for a non-profit institute, and ran a family plant nursery with 45 employees. S. in Finance from Loyola University New Orleans and an MBA from Arizona State University. A stint at a cancer research institute prompted his decision to pursue medicine.
He completed his Family Medicine residency in Columbia, South Carolina and holds board certification in Family Medicine. Dr. Lovelace chose family medicine for its breadth, noting that the specialty spans newborns, pediatrics, women's health, adult chronic disease, and geriatrics. He is passionate about treating anxiety and depression, managing chronic conditions, and making primary care genuinely cost-effective. He and his wife Rebecca have two children, John Michael and Aly Claire, and a rescue dog named Roux. Outside the office, he enjoys golf, running, and gardening.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Loyola University New Orleans, B.S. Finance; Arizona State University, MBA
Medical School
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina
Additional Training
MBA, Arizona State University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lovelace right for?
Dr. Lovelace works well with adults and patients 15 and older seeking a primary care physician who values transparency and accessibility. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression benefit from his focused, unhurried approach. He also serves commercial drivers needing DOT physicals and pilots requiring FAA medical exams. Patients who want to know the cost of every lab or prescription before committing to treatment will find his pricing model refreshing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lovelace treats a wide range of conditions through his family medicine training. He manages chronic diseases including diabetes and hypertension, handles acute illness and minor injuries, and provides care for anxiety and depression. He also performs DOT physicals, FAA medical exams, sports physicals, and offers Botox/Xeomin cosmetic treatments.
Yes. Dr. Lovelace holds board certification in Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency in Family Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina.
Dr. Lovelace chose family medicine because of its wide clinical scope. He values the ability to care for patients across every life stage, from newborns and pediatrics through adult chronic disease management and geriatrics. That breadth lets him build genuine, long-term relationships with his patients.
Before medicine, Dr. Lovelace worked as a Financial Analyst, a Project Manager, and ran a family business with 45 employees. That experience shaped his belief that quality service requires time and that patients deserve full price transparency. He built Derby City Direct Primary Care around both principles.
Yes. Dr. Lovelace makes himself accessible to members via text, email, and phone. Members can expect a response within 24 to 48 hours during business hours. Many patients reach him or his wife Rebecca directly when they call the practice.
Yes. Dr. Lovelace has a strong clinical interest in mental health care, including the treatment of anxiety and depression. He addresses these conditions as part of his comprehensive family medicine approach, giving patients adequate appointment time to discuss their symptoms and care options fully.
Dr. Lovelace sees patients aged 15 and older as members of the practice. His family medicine training spans a broad age range, including adult chronic disease management and geriatric care. Non-members may also visit for specific services such as DOT physicals, FAA exams, and sports physicals.
Dr. Lovelace earned his medical degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency in Columbia, South Carolina. S. in Finance from Loyola University New Orleans and an MBA from Arizona State University.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026