About
Richard Snellgrove, MD grew up in Jackson, Tennessee, and earned his undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from Lambuth College. He went on to pursue graduate work in Biology at Memphis State University. Before medical school, he conducted Infectious Disease Research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis.
Dr. Snellgrove completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Baptist Hospital in Memphis and relocated to South Alabama in 1993. He has built his Fairhope practice on direct, relationship-driven adult medicine. His wife Lisa works with him in the office. Together they have three children, Courtney Reynolds, Dr. Cliff Snellgrove, and Mallory Boyington, along with six grandchildren. Outside the office, Dr. Snellgrove enjoys classic films from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. He also has a well-known talent for attracting lost and stray animals home.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis
Residency
Internal Medicine, Baptist Hospital, Memphis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Snellgrove specializes in internal medicine for adult patients. He focuses on ongoing primary care, chronic disease management, and preventive health.
Dr. Snellgrove earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Baptist Hospital, also in Memphis. Before medical school, he conducted Infectious Disease Research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Dr. Snellgrove has practiced in South Alabama since 1993. He has spent over three decades caring for adult patients in the Fairhope community.
Dr. Snellgrove focuses on adult medicine as an internal medicine physician. Patients looking for a primary care provider for children or adolescents should seek a family medicine or pediatric practice.
The office has a distinctly personal feel. Lisa Snellgrove works alongside her husband, and two dogs, Dude and Darlin, greet patients at the door. The practice operates Monday through Thursday, giving the team time to focus fully on each scheduled visit.
Dr. Snellgrove trained in Internal Medicine at Baptist Hospital in Memphis and has practiced in the specialty since completing his residency. He has focused exclusively on internal medicine throughout his career in South Alabama.
Dr. Snellgrove accepts Medicare, BCBS, Aetna, United Healthcare, AARP Medicare Complete, Cigna Healthsprings (Bravo Health), Ambetter of Alabama, and Viva. Patients should contact the office directly to confirm their specific plan's participation.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026