Dr. Michael Chad Cozart, D.O. is an internal medicine physician based in Hendersonville, Tennessee and the founder of Thrive Direct Primary Care. He earned his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2015. Following medical school, he completed his residency training in internal medicine at The Cleveland Clinic, where he received advanced clinical training in adult primary and hospital based care.
Dr. Cozart has more than ten years of experience practicing medicine. Before entering the medical field, he earned degrees in computer science and biotechnology, giving him a strong analytical and scientific foundation that informs his approach to patient care. His background reflects an interest in both technology and medicine, which he integrates into his clinical practice.
He founded Thrive Direct Primary Care to focus on relationship based healthcare. His goal is to provide personalized, accessible primary care without the administrative complexity of traditional insurance driven models. Dr. Cozart emphasizes preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and direct communication with patients. He lives in the Hendersonville area with his family and is actively involved in his local community.
DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine; Internal Medicine residency at The Cleveland Clinic
