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J. Cummins Couch III, MD

Family Medicine

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Maury Regional Hospital
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About J. Cummins Couch III, MD

I believe the key to good health is having a personalized partnership with each of my patients by caring, listening, educating and advocating for them. In my personalized healthcare practice, I am able to spend extra time with my patients on prevention and wellness and also focus on women's health, occupational health, cardiovascular health and weight loss. I also offer conveniences, like same- or next-day appointments that start on time, which may be found in concierge medicine practices. 

As a board-certified family physician, I see all age groups from newborns to seniors, working to help them achieve their optimal health. 

I am affiliated with Maury Regional Hospital and see patients from all over middle Tennessee, including Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill, Columbia, Mt. Pleasant, Pulaski, Lawrenceburg, Loretto, Hampshire, Hohenwald, Lewisburg, Murfreesboro and Dickson.

We offer complimentary meet-and-greet consultations to see how you would benefit in our unique practice. I look forward to meeting you.

Residency

Bristol Family Practice
Bristol, TN
Family Medicine 1994-1996

Internship

Bristol Family Practice
Bristol, TN
1993-1994

Medical School

Quillen College of Medicine
Johnson City, TN
Doctorate of Medicine 1993

Undergraduate

Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN
Pre-Medical 1985-1987
University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN
Bachelor of Science, Biology and Chemistry 1989

American Board of Family Medicine
Certified Medical Director 1999
Medical Review Officer 2008

Maury Regional Hospital

NHC Hillview, Medical Director 1998-present
SNU Maury Regional Hospital, Medical Director 1997-present

Columbia State Community College
Top Ten of Graduating Class
Who’s Who of American Junior Colleges
Gamma Beta Phi
President’s List
University of Tennessee at Martin
Phi Kappa Phi
Teaching Assistant 1988-1989
High Honors
Outstanding Resident Class of 1996

American Academy of Family Practice
Tennessee Academy of Family Practice
Maury County Medical Society
American Medical Directors Association
American Association of Medical Review Officers

Benefits of joining Dr. Couch's practice with MDVIP

MDVIP Wellness Program
Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.
Better Doctor-Patient Relationship
97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).
Same/Next-Day Appointments
See Dr. Couch quickly and take your time during each appointment.
Reachable 24/7
Reach Dr. Couch by phone after-hours and on weekends.
Smaller Practice Size
MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.
Your Dedicated Doctor
See Dr. Couch when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Travel Benefits
If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.
Medical Centers of Excellence
For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions
Better Health Outcomes
Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

The office of J. Cummins Couch III, MD

Primary Office
104 Glass Street
Mount Pleasant, TN 38474
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Hours
Mon 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

What our members are saying

My beloved parents, ages 89 and 91, live with my family and me. Without Dr. Couch's vigilance, his visits, and his support, this would be impossible. We are so grateful and feel he is a part of our family. I try not to abuse the privilege, but it is so comforting to know we can call him if we need him. Happy Physicans Day Dr. Couch!
Elizabeth
February 27, 2018
In January, I was diagnosed with cancer. I had many tests run at home and they could not find the origin. Our friend and doctor, Dr. Couch (Doc) and his attendant Tracy got on the phone and contacted MDVIP for help. Within a day we received a call from FL and it was MDVIP letting us know we have an appointment at MD Anderson in Houston TX! We were so amazed! The next day we got a call from MD…
Ivan W
March 29, 2017
Dr. Couch has been my physician for about twenty years. Always, even until this day, he has offered his shoulders to help me bear my health burdens, with truth, interest and wonderful advice. Somewhere along the way, we also became friends. Recently I was diagnosed with ALS at Vanderbilt, after him being responsible for making me that appointment. I asked him if he, through MDVIP, could get me…
Skip
March 29, 2017
I don't believe there's a better doctor anywhere.He's the BEST!
Jimmy
March 22, 2017

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02/20/2025 Helen Hickman
Wonderful care from this place. We could not have made it without
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07/06/2022 Janet McDonald
Dr Couch and team have been extremely helpful and caring in every situation. Have been a member from the start.
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03/17/2022 Grady Clark
Cummins Couch has "restored" by faith in the medical community. He is almost always available. The ability to text a doctor on, say Sunday evening, and get a response with followup questions - that alone is worth the extra cost - many times over!
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08/26/2021 Tim Roberts
They are àlways ready for you once they weigh you and take your stats Doc is right in and spends a lot of time with you trying to find out what out what is the problem. Deb Roberts
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07/09/2021 Robert Ballard
Great service! Dr.Couch is very knowledgable and HE listens very well!
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05/20/2021 John Tobin
I have had Type one Diabetes since 1966. I thought I had the best care at a Famous Teaching Health Care facility in Nashville , until I heard and spoke to Dr Couch. Dr Couch has taken my A1C of 7.1 and gotten it down to 6.6 in 6 months. He was able to increase my kidney function from 31% to 46% in a one year time period His initial testing of blood work was also much more extensive than the teaching hospital. Overall my health is getting better and it will cost me less. He also takes time with me like my childhood Doctor. I highly recommend Dr Coach and the MDVIP program. Dr Couch and the MDVIP program are able to spend more time taking care of patients than our current U S health care system that is moving to a impersonal socialized system.
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03/04/2021 Debbie Brown
Excellent doctor.
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02/18/2020 Reba Crowell
Dr Couch and his staff provide the most efficient, knowledgeable and personal approach to all my medical needs.
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03/16/2019 Heather McDonald
Dr Couch is an amazing physician and I completely trust him to provide the best care for myself, and my young children. It makes a world of difference to have access to him directly 24 hours a day - especially with young kids!
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02/15/2019 Tim Roberts
Dr. Couch is a wonderful doctor, he is very knowledgeable and very caring. His staff is very caring. I am so thankful for them.
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08/23/2018 T Mc
Dr. Couch and one of his staff Mallory, really helped us out during our recent vacation out of the country. My wife was ill and needed antibiotics. Dr. Couch and Mallory were very patient and helpful to work with the local pharmacy to get us the right prescription. It made us really appreciate having Dr. Couch as our family physician.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.

Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.

MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.

**The message above is a personal introduction from the physician, intended to help you get to know them better. The views, opinions, and statements expressed above are solely those of the physician and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MDVIP. This content is intended for general background purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any mentions of expertise or quality of care are personal expressions and should not be interpreted as guarantees of performance or outcomes.