Internal Medicine Teaching Clinic

Compassionate Care. Comprehensive Support. Healthier Futures.

At Nashville General Hospital, we believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Our Internal Medicine Teaching Clinic provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care for uninsured and underinsured adults, including individuals with complex health conditions who may face significant barriers to accessing traditional healthcare services.

As a teaching clinic, we bring together resident physicians, experienced supervising physicians, and an interdisciplinary care team to deliver coordinated, compassionate care while helping train the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Caring for the Whole Person

Good health involves more than treating symptoms. For many patients, challenges such as food insecurity, medication costs, transportation, and limited access to preventive care can make managing their health difficult.

The Internal Medicine Teaching Clinic takes a whole-person approach, addressing medical needs while helping patients connect with resources and support services that can improve their overall health and well-being.

Our goal is to help patients manage chronic conditions, prevent avoidable complications, and achieve better long-term health outcomes.

Our Services

Comprehensive Adult Medical Care

Evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of adult health conditions, with an emphasis on preventive care and continuity of care.

Chronic Disease Management

Coordinated care for patients managing conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and other complex or ongoing medical needs.

Preventive Care & Health Screenings

Routine health assessments, recommended screenings, health education, and preventive services to identify concerns early and promote long-term wellness.

Care Coordination & Specialty Referrals

Connections to diagnostic testing, specialty care, hospital-based services, and follow-up support within Nashville General Hospital's broader care network.

Wraparound Services: Supporting Health Beyond the Exam Room

We recognize that access to healthcare is only one part of achieving better health.

Our care team works to identify and address social, financial, and practical challenges that may affect a patient's ability to receive care and follow a treatment plan.

Financial Assistance: Guidance on available programs and resources to help patients access needed healthcare services.
Medication Access: Support navigating pharmacy resources and medication affordability options.
Food & Nutrition Resources: Connections to nutrition education and food assistance programs, including Nashville General's Food Pharmacy when appropriate.
Social Services & Community Resources: Referrals to programs addressing transportation, housing instability, and other social needs.
Care Navigation: Help coordinating appointments, specialty referrals, and follow-up care.
Health Education: Guidance and support to help patients better understand and manage their health conditions.

By addressing both medical and nonmedical needs, we strive to reduce barriers to care and help patients build a stronger foundation for lifelong health.

A Teaching Clinic with a Commitment to Excellence

As a teaching hospital and clinical training partner of Meharry Medical College, Nashville General Hospital plays an important role in preparing future physicians to care for patients with diverse and complex healthcare needs.

In the Internal Medicine Teaching Clinic, resident physicians provide care under the supervision of experienced attending physicians, combining evidence-based medicine with hands-on clinical education.

This collaborative environment supports high-quality patient care while strengthening the next generation of physicians' understanding of health disparities, chronic disease management, and compassionate, community-focused medicine.

Recognized for Patient-Centered Care

Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Accreditation Through January 2028

Nashville General Hospital's Internal Medicine Teaching Clinic is proud to maintain Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) accreditation through January 2028, reflecting our commitment to providing high-quality, coordinated, patient-centered care.

The PCMH model emphasizes building strong relationships between patients and their healthcare teams, improving access to care, coordinating services, and supporting patients in managing their health.

For our uninsured and underinsured patients, this approach is especially important. By integrating medical care with care coordination, preventive services, chronic disease management, and connections to community resources, we work to address the full range of factors that influence health.

Our PCMH approach focuses on:

Patient-Centered Care: Personalized care that respects each patient's needs, preferences, and circumstances.
Coordinated Services: Connecting patients with specialists, diagnostic services, and community resources.
Chronic Disease Management: Supporting patients with complex and ongoing medical conditions.
Access & Continuity: Building lasting relationships that encourage consistent care and follow-up.
Quality Improvement: Continuously evaluating and improving care delivery and patient outcomes.

This accreditation reinforces our commitment to delivering more than medical treatment—providing comprehensive, compassionate care and support for those who need it most.

Who We Serve

The Internal Medicine Teaching Clinic focuses on adults who are uninsured, underinsured, or experiencing barriers to accessing consistent medical care.

Our team understands that patients may be managing multiple health concerns while also facing financial or social challenges. We work to provide respectful, coordinated care that meets patients where they are.

Our Commitment:

To help patients who need us most access medical care, navigate available resources, and receive the ongoing support needed to improve their health.

Take the Next Step Toward Better Health

Whether you need help managing an ongoing medical condition, accessing preventive care, or connecting with additional healthcare resources, Nashville General Hospital's Internal Medicine Teaching Clinic is committed to helping you move forward.

Contact the Internal Medicine Teaching Clinic to learn more about available services, patient eligibility, and scheduling.

Nashville General Hospital
1818 Albion Street
Nashville, TN 37208

The Internal Medicine Teaching Clinic is a hospital-based teaching clinic and is separate from Nashville Healthcare Center Primary Care locations.