About
Regina Jellicorse Fields, MD, MPH is a board-certified family medicine physician with more than 18 years of experience caring for patients across East Tennessee. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, then completed her medical degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Her Family Medicine residency took place at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, and she later earned a Master of Public Health from East Tennessee State University.
Dr. Fields began her career in outpatient family medicine before spending nearly a decade in hospital medicine. She holds certification as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and has pursued advanced training in obesity medicine, functional medicine, and lifestyle medicine. She is passionate about hormone health, perimenopause and menopause care, women's cardiovascular health, brain and cognitive health, and preventive care. A Jefferson County native, Dr. Fields grew up in East Tennessee and spent summers on her grandparents' farms in Hamblen County, where her family operated a greenhouse and florist business. She has been married for 23 years and has two children. Outside the office, she enjoys cooking to Bossa Nova, swimming, and exploring East Tennessee in the fall.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, B.S.
Medical School
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis
Residency
Family Medicine, UT Medical Center, Knoxville
Additional Training
Master of Public Health (MPH), East Tennessee State University; Additional training in Obesity Medicine, Menopause care, Functional Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Fields right for?
Dr. Fields is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who addresses the whole person, not just individual symptoms. Women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or hormone imbalance benefit directly from her specialty training and menopause certification. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, or high cholesterol receive evidence-based, proactive care. She also works well with patients focused on weight management, cognitive health, or fertility support. Families, college students, and individuals without strong insurance coverage find her flat-fee model a practical and accessible option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Fields treats a wide range of conditions, with particular depth in hormone health, perimenopause, menopause, obesity, and chronic disease management. She also addresses thyroid disorders, low testosterone, cognitive decline, brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, cardiovascular disease, vitamin D deficiency, and seasonal allergies. Her training in functional and lifestyle medicine shapes how she approaches root causes alongside symptom management.
Yes. Dr. Fields holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also holds certification as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, reflecting her focused expertise in perimenopause and menopause care.
Dr. Fields earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. She completed her Family Medicine residency at UT Medical Center in Knoxville. She later earned a Master of Public Health from East Tennessee State University.
Dr. Fields has been caring for patients for more than 18 years. She began her career in outpatient family medicine and spent nearly a decade in hospital medicine before opening Hometown Health Direct Primary Care in Jefferson City in late 2025.
Yes. Dr. Fields offers HRT, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). DPC members receive a discounted rate on hormone services. Non-members can also access HRT on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Yes. Dr. Fields offers a medical weight loss program that includes GLP-1 injection management and nutritional counseling. Her training in obesity medicine informs a structured, evidence-based approach to weight management.
Yes. Dr. Fields cares for both men and women. Her services include dedicated men's health and women's health programs, along with general primary care for adults and children.
Dr. Fields combines evidence-based medicine with a proactive, whole-person philosophy. She emphasizes catching problems early through regular preventive checkups, lifestyle evaluation, and nutritional guidance. Her membership in the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the Institute for Functional Medicine reflects this integrative orientation.
Yes. Dr. Fields provides well child visits, family medicine, and primary care for patients of all ages. Children under 18 qualify for a reduced membership rate of $59 per month.
Yes. Dr. Fields makes herself available to members by phone and text between visits. This direct access is a core feature of the practice model at Hometown Health Direct Primary Care.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026