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Dr. Grabenstein

Primary Care That Makes You Primary

Jeff Grabenstein, MD, FAAFP

Family Medicine
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5/5 33 reviews

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MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$500.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,000.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,000.00 each year*


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Residency

St. Joseph Hospital
Chicago, IL
Family Medicine 1981-1983
Co-Chief Resident 1982-1983

Internship

St. Joseph Hospital
Chicago, IL
1980-1981

Medical School

Northwestern University Medical School
Chicago, IL
Doctorate of Medicine 1980

Undergraduate

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Arts, Biology 1976
Graduatated with High Honors

American Board of Family Practice

Methodist Medical

Physician Advisor, Intracorp, Chattanooga Service Center 1999-present
Physician Reviewer, CORE 1999-present
Medical Director, Rogers Park Family Practice, Catholic Health Partners 1995-1998
Quality Committee, St. Joseph Hospital Prepaid Medical Group 1993-1995
Medical Director, Gateway North, Outpatient Treatment Center 1990-1994

Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians

Tennessee

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$500.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,000.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,000.00 each year*

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Dr. Grabenstein

Meet Jeff Grabenstein, MD, FAAFP


I am a family physician who tries to make a difference in the lives of my patients. Utilizing a systemic approach to healthcare I believe that I can help my patients best by truly knowing who they are and what is important to them. This means that I address the cause of any complaints, devise a plan to get you back on track and provide continued counsel to empower you to become and remain well. This takes time.

As a member of my MDVIP-affiliated practice I will be able to personalize your healthcare by emphasizing prevention and wellness. The ability to obtain same day evaluations will allow timely treatments to be carried out so that more serious consequences are less likely to develop.

I share my practice with my wife, Diane Fabricius, MD. We both care for people in Oak Ridge and surrounding areas and are affiliated with Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

Get Started Today

This physician has limited availability and may have a Waiting List. Fill out the form to receive more information about Dr. Grabenstein.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$500.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,000.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,000.00 each year*


*MDVIP respects your privacy and will only use your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By providing your number, you are giving your express written consent to MDVIP to receive telemarketing calls or text messages using an automatic phone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice at any number you may provide to MDVIP. You acknowledge that your consent to receive these communications is not required and that you may call the number listed above to get more information or enroll. You can contact MDVIP any time if you wish to stop receiving such messages by replying "STOP" via text or calling 1-877-764-2340. Text "HELP" for help. Message frequency may vary. Message/data rates may apply.

Primary Care That Makes You Primary

A new healthcare model to suit your lifestyle
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Benefits of joining Dr. Grabenstein's practice with MDVIP

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MDVIP Wellness Program

Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.

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Better Doctor-Patient Relationship

97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).

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Same/Next-Day Appointments

See Dr. Grabenstein quickly and take your time during each appointment.

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Reachable 24/7

Reach Dr. Grabenstein by phone after-hours and on weekends.

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Smaller Practice Size

MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.

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Your Dedicated Doctor

See Dr. Grabenstein when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant

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Travel Benefits

If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.

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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

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Better Health Outcomes

Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

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.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$500.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,000.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,000.00 each year*

Get Started Today

This physician has limited availability and may have a Waiting List. Fill out the form to receive more information about Dr. Grabenstein.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$500.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,000.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,000.00 each year*


*MDVIP respects your privacy and will only use your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By providing your number, you are giving your express written consent to MDVIP to receive telemarketing calls or text messages using an automatic phone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice at any number you may provide to MDVIP. You acknowledge that your consent to receive these communications is not required and that you may call the number listed above to get more information or enroll. You can contact MDVIP any time if you wish to stop receiving such messages by replying "STOP" via text or calling 1-877-764-2340. Text "HELP" for help. Message frequency may vary. Message/data rates may apply.

Reviews from around the web

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03/05/2024 Jason Schmidt
Dr. G has helped me understand my options for reducing my risks for cardiovascular disease. He has given me feedback on my work over the past four years. I have seen a benefit to the hard work that we are doing together to make sure I am as healthy as I can be. Dr. G and Dr. F take care my whole family and they care about our health.
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02/12/2020 Olaf Storaasli
An excellent physician, who specialized in helping live a healthy life via in-depth testing beyond what I've experienced at NASA, ORNL or other local physicians. He focuses on preventative medicine to promotes a healthy lifestyle for the future: fitness, diet, vitamins, mental activity, relationships, ... The local practice is an excellent combination with regular visits to the Mayo Clinic MN for more detailed procedures: colonoscopies,... His recommendation to take his recommended dosage of Vitamin D has resulted in no polyps during my recent colonoscopy at Mayo. His recommendation of other supplements appears to promote a healthy heart. mind and body. The Seminars offered by MDVIP we've attended were extremely helpful in charting a healthy lifestyle for the future.
I'm extremely happy to have Jeff as my Physician.
PS. Jeff has a clever sense of humor - I may miss his intended joke the first time but eventually catch on.
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03/13/2019 Alicia Beauchamp
Dr Grabenstein is very knowledgeable, kind, and thorough. He spends time with you and explains everything clearly. His staff is great and Dr Grabenstein makes himself available. Short to no wait time with appointments, always works you in for sick/ urgent needs.
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03/19/2025 Jill Stem
Dr. Grabenstein is a great listener! He always takes time to answer my questions and concerns. He never makes me feel rushed to get to his next patient and he makes me feel less anxious about my health concerns. In addition, Dr. Grabenstein is very knowledgeable about medication and supplements. He also has a wonderful staff; Zach, Robin, and Sandy are all very compassionate. I’m very thankful to have found this practice!
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09/04/2022 Deb Johnson
Dr. Grabenstein thinks outside the box, and often comes up with unexpected approaches to chronic problems; however, sometimes he tends to hear what he is looking for, rather than what the patient is try to express. Maybe it's an age thing on my part, but I wish he would just LISTEN. All this aside, he is a knowledgeable and caring physician, and I'm glad to have him on my side.
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08/13/2015 Carolyn Ferguson
Dr Grabenstein is an excellent physician, who cares deeply about his patients and is an excellent healthcare provider, he is my hero. !!!!
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03/01/2019 J Foust
WERE IT NOT FOR DR. G, I DO NOT KNOW THAT I WOULD STILL BE HERE. BEDSIDE MANNER IS GREAT.
HE IS ALWAYS UPTO DATE WITH THE LATEST. HE CARES. KNOWLEDGE IS UNQUESTIONED.
HOPEFULLY I WILL NEVER LOSE HIM.
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03/08/2024 Fred Stephens
Good deal if want or need a physician who can and will take time to listen. Great annual checkup. No long waits in waiting room or back office. No mis-communication.
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04/18/2023 Patti Holloway
Dr. G has been my primary care physician for many years. He is kind, caring, funny and shows that he truly cares about your well-being. Both physically and emotionally. I recently became a widow very unexpectedly, and he showed me great compassion and gave me some advice on how to cope. I hope and pray that he my Dr for the rest of my days. His staff is also great!
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02/15/2023 Carmen Fischer
My experience with Dr. Grabenstein and his staff has been awesome. He is extremely knowledgeable and he also has the ability to clearly explain my personal health care plan. Several years ago I had a reaction to a medication I was taking (not prescribed by Dr. Grabenstein) and because of this practice I am alive today. I have the best doctor in the world!
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03/09/2024 Rick S
As they say, information is power - and Dr. Grabenstein has consistently given me the information I need to maintain rigorous health. He is a state of the art physician, and I highly recommend him.
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11/01/2019 Michael Zemel
Exactly as medical care should be - thorough, undistracted by devices and un-rushed. Welcomes discussions of alternatives, and recommendations are both highly personalized (i.e. not formulaic as sometimes found elsewhere) and based in an excellent understanding of current clinical research data.
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03/03/2020 Richard Zemel
I first went to Dr, Grabenstein during a crisis after a back injury with nerve damage. I was totally frustrated with the lack of treatment and understanding I was receiving from the group I had been seeing for nearly a decade. It was a massive group, I almost never saw the same Dr, or Pa twice.

I read about MDVIP and scheduled an introductory meeting with Dr. Grabenstein. I joined the program and couldn`t be happier. Appointments are usually within 24 hours, unrushed and always with the Dr.
I've gotten out of town second opinion appointments within days avoided surgery, and have a wellness plan, that actually feels like a plan.
Dr. Grabenstein has gone above and beyond advocating for me with prescriptions and insurance denials.
My experience with the MDVIP program has renewed my confidence in doctors and the medical system.
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03/08/2024 Basil Human
I am extremely pleased with Dr. Grabenstein and his staff. I would recommend anyone needing a physical to contact his office. You will receive superior care.
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10/29/2019 Kathy Martin
Dr. Grabenstein (Dr. G.) is awesome. I have multiple chronic illnesses and he helps me tremendously to manage it all together. He takes the time to think about conflicts between treatments, looks for new ways of treatment, and also takes the time in the office to talk. He cares not only about the immediate problem that you came in with, but about your whole self. I am certain that I would not be in as good of shape as I am without Dr G.
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06/30/2022 Jeff Anderson
Best practice in Tennessee. Very thorough and personable.
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02/15/2024 Tom Snyder
great practice and service
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02/12/2020 fcplumbing
What healthcare should be. Not just a pill and a pat on the back but someone to educate you, catch issues before they happen, and help you along the way to better health.
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02/23/2025 Kris Torgerson
Truly committed to making you healthier and helping you understand the pathways to wellness and improvement. We joined to get help for my ailing daughter. My daughter is exploring numerous avenues to attain wellness, but Dr Grabenstein is helpful, knowledgable, and researches in an effort to drive to a better outcome.

I was bering attended to by the VA, and my quality of life and quality of care has materially improved with a partner rather than a box checker. I feel I have a collaborator in driving better health outcomes with Doctor Grabenstein.
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02/11/2020 Jim Hendershot
Extremely thorough and up to date on medical issues. Very easy to have candid conversations, not judgmental. Very satisfied with care. After going to many specialists with no luck. He named my problem immediately.
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03/14/2019 THGATEKEEP
Dr Grabenstein has been my physician for over 15 years and has always exceeded my expectations. He is a very caring and attentive physician and always makes me feel that my physical and mental wellbeing are important to him. He thinks outside the box and is constantly increasing his immense knowledge of base nutrition and the mineral and vitamin needs of the human body. He is very aware of the expense of medications and will not prescribe a high priced one if there is a lower price one that will do as well in its place. He is a very understanding and quick witted person and I always feel comfortable and safe in his presence. As a childhood abuse victim this is extremely important to me. I have a great deal of respect for this man and I am very thankful to have such an exceptional human being as my physician.
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02/14/2023 Jane Peplow
Caring on all fronts
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03/28/2025 Sam
Highly knowledgeable plus great and caring doctors and staff.
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02/10/2019 Charlotte Walden
Dr. Grabenstein is an excellent doctor and always listens to me. He is always there when I need him.
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03/05/2020 Blen Triplett
Dr.Grabenstein listens to you and will research to find the cause and treatment even if it is a new problem he had not heard of. I developed a tick borne allergy and he researched to come up with a path forward. Excellent doctor that truly cares about all of his patients.
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03/09/2020 Annette Flynn
Dr. Jeff Grabenstein is thorough, thoughtful, caring and up to date on best practices for dealing with both my illnesses and preventive care. He is the best, and gave me my life back after diagnosing me with Lyme Disease and some other chronic illnesses. I also love Dr. Fabricius. I appreciate how both these physicians attend to my health from a holistic perspective.

Testimonials from patients of Jeff Grabenstein, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Grabenstein a great advocate

from Olaf in TN • March 23, 2024
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I'm an active 80-year-old scientist-engineer still working part time at Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL). When I joined MDVIP I brought all my Gov't Medical records: 35 years at NASA & 7 yrs ORNL which Dr. G included with MDVIP to guide my preventative medicine. Altho I take no meds, he suggested 5000 IU Vitamin D3 (a bit on the high side). However, after having regular colonosopys at Mayo, Read more...

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from Diana in TN • March 13, 2024
Dr Grabenstein has helped me for years a very kind man who cares about his patient. The staff. Is truely the best .

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from Ronald in TN • March 11, 2024
During a recent follow up visit, Dr Jeff Grabenstein as how I was feeling to which I replied "great, except for a stiff neck after the carotid scan". He indicated that sometimes is the result but hang on, and walked out of the room. Returning in moments, holding a spray bottle of magnesium oil and said "let's see if this gives you any relief and sprayed one side of my neck Read more...

My doctor listens!

from Shazza in TN • March 10, 2024
Dr. Jeffrey Grabenstein has been my doctor for many, many years and through many seasons of my life! I always feel comfortable calling if I have a medical need. He truly listens to my concerns. I’m not dismissed! And I appreciate his keeping current with the ever changing medical updates. I have peace of mind.

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from David in TN • March 1, 2024
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As a family doctor, Dr. Jeff is first of all abundantly knowledgeable. He is caring, thorough, effective and willing to spend as much time with me as necessary. He was pro-active several years ago in leading me through the process of diagnosing and subsequently treating prostate cancer at and early stage of the disease. His office is well- run with friendly, capable people. As a person, Dr. Jeff Read more...

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Locations & Hours

Primary Office

400 Laboratory Road Suite 101
Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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Hours

Mon 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments.

Quarterly
$500.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,000.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,000.00 each year*

Get Started Today

This physician has limited availability and may have a Waiting List. Fill out the form to receive more information about Dr. Grabenstein.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly
$500.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual
$1,000.00 every 6 months*

Annual
$2,000.00 each year*


*MDVIP respects your privacy and will only use your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By providing your number, you are giving your express written consent to MDVIP to receive telemarketing calls or text messages using an automatic phone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice at any number you may provide to MDVIP. You acknowledge that your consent to receive these communications is not required and that you may call the number listed above to get more information or enroll. You can contact MDVIP any time if you wish to stop receiving such messages by replying "STOP" via text or calling 1-877-764-2340. Text "HELP" for help. Message frequency may vary. Message/data rates may apply.

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