I have been practicing Internal Medicine and Pediatrics for 35 years. 

My practice is designed to meet the many needs of families: infants, toddlers, children, teens, young adults, older adults, and geriatric patients. 

I usually ask many questions to try to get a sense of the medical situation at hand. Most diagnoses can be made with good history alone. Examinations are done with your modesty in mind and are usually targeted to what the history suggests. Lab work will only be done if it is absolutely necessary (either to make a diagnosis, accomplish recommended screenings, or follow chronic illness).

I believe very strongly in approaching medical care in a holistic fashion.  Each of us has been given by God not only the body which we can see, but also a soul and spirit.  While each medical situation may not call each of these areas into examination, recognizing that they exist goes a long way towards understanding the complexities of each person.

I believe that practicing ethical medicine is critical not only for each patient’s benefit, but for my good conscience and peace of mind as well. First, we endeavor to do no harm. Second, we attempt to do good to all. Third, we recognize that each patient has the right as a competent adult to make informed decisions about their own medical care. Finally, we attempt to treat each patient fairly and equitably. 

We will attempt to meet your many needs—whether that be the care of your complex or simple medical problem(s), your need for a specific appointment time in the midst of your busy day, your need to be fully heard and respected, your need to understand your treatment options, and the emotional support you may need as you interact with a medical diagnosis. 

Access to care is an important part of every Primary Care practice.  Because of the Direct Primary Care model, there are several ways we can get in touch with each other (based on the urgency of the situation). These include in-person visits but may also include email, text message, phone, and FaceTime. True emergencies that would normally require emergency care in a hospital ER should still be referred to the ER.

We hope you will consider our practice for your health care needs!

For those of you who are interested, here are some of the finer academic details of my life in medicine.

I have been practicing medicine for 35 years in Missouri, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, and Virginia.  As of 10/02/24, I am now licensed in the State of Ohio.

I am a graduate of Eastern Nazarene College (BA, Chemistry), Oral Roberts University (MD) and Saint Louis University (Internal Medicine and Pediatrics).

I am currently certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (lifetime) and have been certified in General Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (1988-2024; have voluntarily decided not to continue in the ABP Maintenance of Certification Program as of 12/2024).  Continuing Medical Education is ongoing in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.

I have held academic appointments at Saint Louis University, Tufts University (Baystate Medical Center), and Liberty University.

I am a member of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations, the American College of Pediatricians, and the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons.

I have traveled to Swaziland, Nigeria, Guatemala, and Kenya on medical missions trips. I have traveled to the Philippines in the context of music evangelism.

Outside of medicine,  I enjoy playing the piano and organ, singing, and directing vocal and orchestral ensembles. I also enjoy traveling with my wife to visit our children and grandchildren.

I have been married to Joan (Teague) for 42 years and am the father of seven children and the grandfather of ten grandchildren. I currently live in Concord, VA.

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BRIAN AND JOAN TOGETHER WITH ALL OF THE CHILDREN, SPOUSES,  AND GRANDCHILDREN AT ANGELA'S WEDDING IN 2022