About
Phaythoune Chothmounethinh, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Franklin, TN as an MDVIP affiliate. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, graduating with High Distinction, then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2005. He completed his internship and residency in Family Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He then pursued a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona's Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, finishing in 2009. He holds Diplomate status from the American Board of Family Medicine and serves as a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He also holds an appointment as Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine.
Dr. Chothmounethinh is passionate about cardiovascular disease and metabolic health. He believes small, consistent changes can produce powerful improvements in quality of life. He personally practices the principles he recommends to patients, including nutrition, movement, stress management, and healthier sleep habits. He sees his role as a true partner in care, offering evidence-based guidance so patients can make informed decisions aligned with their values and goals. He speaks English and Laotian. Outside the office, he enjoys hiking, tennis, travel, and time with family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Michigan
Medical School
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine 2005
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 2006-2008
Fellowship
Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Tucson, AZ 2007-2009
Additional Training
Internship, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 2005-2006
Languages
English, Laotian
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Chothmounethinh right for?
Dr. Chothmounethinh is a strong fit for adults who want a physician focused on prevention and long-term wellness. Patients managing cardiovascular disease, metabolic conditions, or chronic health risks benefit from his evidence-based, integrative approach. He works well with patients ready to make meaningful lifestyle changes around nutrition, movement, and sleep. Laotian-speaking patients find a physician who can communicate with them directly. Those who value a collaborative, partnership-style relationship with their doctor will feel at home in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chothmounethinh has particular clinical interests in cardiovascular disease and metabolic health. He also manages a broad range of primary care and preventive medicine concerns. His integrative training shapes how he approaches chronic conditions, focusing on root causes and lifestyle factors alongside clinical evidence.
Dr. Chothmounethinh approaches each patient as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms or lab results. He considers physical, emotional, nutritional, and lifestyle factors together. He sees himself as a partner in care, providing evidence-based information so patients can make decisions that align with their own values and goals.
Dr. Chothmounethinh completed his medical degree at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2005. He then trained in Family Medicine at the University of Arizona. He followed that with a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona's Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, completing it in 2009.
Yes. Dr. Chothmounethinh holds Diplomate status from the American Board of Family Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Chothmounethinh speaks both English and Laotian. Laotian-speaking patients can communicate with him directly during appointments.
Lifestyle medicine is central to how Dr. Chothmounethinh works with patients. He personally follows the principles he recommends, including guidance on nutrition, movement, stress management, and sleep. He grounds all lifestyle recommendations in clinical evidence and tailors them to each patient's practical daily life.
Yes. Dr. Chothmounethinh partners with specialists and uses his affiliation with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown to advocate for his patients' care. When a patient needs expertise beyond primary care, he works to connect them with the right resources.
Dr. Chothmounethinh serves patients in Brentwood, Franklin, and the greater Nashville area. His primary office is located at 315 Cool Springs Boulevard in Franklin, TN. He also maintains a secondary office in Nashville.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026