About
Teresa Lovins, MD, FAAFP is a board-certified family physician and a lifelong Columbus, Indiana resident. She earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency at St. Francis Hospital System. After more than 25 years in medicine, she founded Lovin My Health DPC to practice on her own terms. She wanted to spend genuine time with patients instead of cycling through 30 to 40 visits a day.
Dr. Lovins holds Fellowship in the American Academy of Family Physicians. She served as President of the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians in 2008-2009 and again in 2018-2019. She currently sits on the Board of Directors of the AAFP and serves as Trustee for the 4th district of the Indiana State Medical Association. Her clinical focus covers chronic disease, women's health, pediatrics, mental health, and medical weight loss. Outside the office, she enjoys life with her family and her dogs.
Education & Training
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, St. Francis Hospital System
Fellowship
Fellowship, American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lovins right for?
Dr. Lovins is a strong fit for patients of all ages seeking a consistent, relationship-driven primary care physician. Families benefit from her range across pediatrics, women's health, and chronic disease management. Adults managing diabetes, hypertension, thyroid conditions, or high cholesterol will find her focus on long-term disease management valuable. Patients working on mental health or medical weight loss also fit well within her clinical scope.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lovins manages a broad range of conditions including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, and mental health concerns. She also provides women's healthcare, pediatric care, sports medicine, and medical weight loss support. Her practice handles urgent care needs and minor procedures like suturing, cryotherapy, and skin biopsy.
Yes. Dr. Lovins holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also holds Fellowship in the American Academy of Family Physicians, a distinction recognizing her commitment to the specialty.
Dr. Lovins earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at St. Francis Hospital System. She has practiced medicine for more than 25 years.
Yes. Dr. Lovins served as President of the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians in 2008-2009 and again in 2018-2019. She currently sits on the Board of Directors of the AAFP and serves as Trustee for the 4th district of the Indiana State Medical Association.
Yes. Dr. Lovins provides pediatric care for children of all ages. Families can enroll children under age 6 at $30 per month when a paying adult member is enrolled. Children ages 6 through 17 enroll at $50 per month.
Dr. Lovins dedicates significant time to each visit, with appointments running 30 to 90 minutes. That time lets her work through complex chronic conditions carefully. She manages diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and thyroid disorders with a focus on long-term outcomes rather than quick fixes.
Yes. Members have 24/7 access to Dr. Lovins by phone, text, email, and video. That direct access means you can reach her for urgent questions or concerns without waiting for a scheduled visit.
Yes. Mental health is part of Dr. Lovins's clinical focus. She addresses mental health concerns within her primary care practice, giving patients a familiar, trusted provider for these conversations.
Yes. Dr. Lovins provides medical weight loss as part of her clinical services. Members work directly with her on a personalized approach to weight management within their ongoing primary care relationship.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026