New to Middle Tennessee? It’s easy to get care here
New to Middle Tennessee? It’s easy to get care here
Know where to turn for care when you need it. Whether you're looking for a new provider, care for the whole family or urgent or emergency care nearby, Ascension Saint Thomas is here to help you feel more at home.
Find a provider who’s ready to see you
You have options in Middle Tennessee, and we’ll help you get started. Search for care near home, work or school. With flexible options and appointment times that fit your schedule.
Settle in with trusted care
Whether you’re looking for a primary care provider, pediatrician, OB-GYN or specialist, Ascension Saint Thomas care teams are here to help you and your family get established.
Find care that fits your needs, your schedule and your life in Middle Tennessee. We offer:
- Family and internal medicine for preventive visits, ongoing health needs, chronic conditions and mental health concerns
- Women’s health care, including OB-GYN visits and mammograms
- Screenings, advanced diagnostics and personalized care plans
- Referrals to specialty care, including heart, brain and spine, and cancer care
At Ascension Saint Thomas, you’ll find an entire team that can help your care move forward as your needs change.
Need to get care now? Know the right place to go
When an illness or injury can’t wait, knowing where to turn can make it easier to get the care you need. Ascension Saint Thomas offers urgent care and emergency care options in Middle Tennessee.
Urgent care for minor illnesses and injuries
For minor illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention, visit an urgent care. Walk right in, or skip the line and save time and receive a spot with Hold My Spot® online check-in.
24/7 emergency care in Middle Tennessee
For serious or life-threatening illnesses and injuries, Ascension Saint Thomas Emergency Rooms are here and ready for you, 24/7.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
One home for your health
As you settle into Middle Tennessee, connect with care for every stage of life — from primary care to specialty and hospital care. With 2,000+ physicians and providers, 18 hospitals and 350+ locations across the region, you can find care close to home, work or school and connect with additional services as your needs change.
- Primary care appointments: For routine care and ongoing health needs, book your appointment online or call to ask about next-day availability and whether a virtual appointment is available.
- Get care today for minor illnesses and injuries: Find an urgent care location near you for non-life-threatening needs, with convenient options to help you get answers quickly
- Find women’s health care for every stage of life: Connect with care for wellness visits, OB-GYN needs, pregnancy, maternity, breast health, cancer screenings and pelvic health through Ascension Saint Thomas women’s healthcare
- Keep your family’s care connected: Find doctors and specialists across Ascension Saint Thomas, including cardiology, cancer care, brain and spine care, and more through specialty care
- Know where to go when something feels serious: Find a nearby emergency room for serious or life-threatening symptoms
- Access advanced care close to home: Ascension Saint Thomas offers nationally recognized heart care, certified stroke centers and maternity care supported by a large regional network
- Manage your care in one place: Use Ascension One to help manage appointments, medical records, billing and other care needs online
Schedule your mammogram
If you’re due for a mammogram, Ascension Saint Thomas offers breast screening close to home, including digital 3D mammograms and mobile screening options across Middle Tennessee. Schedule your mammogram at a convenient location near you.
Get started with care near your new home in Middle Tennessee
If you recently moved to Middle Tennessee, these simple steps can help you establish healthcare for yourself and your family:
- Choose a primary care doctor near your home or work
- Confirm your insurance coverage and in-network providers
- Transfer or request your medical records from your previous provider
- Schedule your first visit and establish ongoing care
- Schedule annual wellness visits and preventive screenings with your primary care doctor
- Locate nearby urgent care locations and emergency care locations
- Set up women’s healthcare, if needed
Frequently asked questions
Use our Find Care tool to search for primary care providers, specialists and other providers near your Tennessee or surrounding area address. You can filter results to show only providers who are currently accepting new patients — including those with appointments available — so you're never left guessing.
Once you find a provider you like to book with, you can book an appointment directly online with many of our providers — no account required. Start by using the “online scheduling” filter when searching for a provider. Select a time, confirm your details and you're all set. Most appointments can be scheduled in under 5 minutes.
If a provider requires a phone call to make an appointment, you’ll see that clearly noted. Simply click to call and be connected to a member of our care team.
Ascension Saint Thomas works with most major insurance plans. We recommend confirming your specific plan when scheduling. If you have questions about coverage or need help understanding your options, our team is here to help. If you need to look up the contact information for the clinic, you can search our locations.
To have your medical records sent to your new Ascension provider, you’ll need to establish care in person at your Ascension provider’s office and complete a Release of Information (ROI) form. The office will use this form to request your records from your previous provider.
This process must be completed in person at your Ascension provider’s office and cannot be completed online or over the phone.
Ascension Saint Thomas has urgent care and emergency care locations near you in Middle Tennessee. Use our location finder to see the closest option to you, along with current wait times where available. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911.
Yes. Ascension Saint Thomas offers virtual care options so you can see a provider from home — ideal for non-emergency concerns, follow-ups or when you're still getting settled in Middle Tennessee. Virtual visits are available for both new and existing patients and can be found using the “video visits” filter when searching for a provider.