Riverside Spine & Physical Medicine Expands to Offer Primary Care in Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Riverside Spine & Physical Medicine, a health clinic that has served Clarksville and Montgomery County for more than 25 years, has expanded its services to include primary care for adults. The move, which reflects a deliberate step in the clinic's long-term direction, now allows the practice to coordinate routine and preventive medical needs alongside its existing specialized care.

Founded in 2001 by Dr. David M. Allen, DC, alongside his wife, the clinic has earned over 20 Gold Awards since its inception, including recognition as the Best Chiropractor in the Best of Clarksville 2025 awards. The addition of primary care services is part of an effort to provide a more comprehensive range of health services under one roof, making it easier for patients to manage their overall health.

Riverside Spine & Physical Medicine now offers a range of primary care services, including annual physicals and wellness exams, sick visits, and acute illness management. The clinic also provides preventive care and health screenings, lab testing, and diagnostic workup, as well as chronic disease management for conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Additionally, the clinic offers thyroid condition monitoring, hormone optimization coordination, and weight management as part of a medically supervised program.

The expanded services are available at the clinic's location at 121 W Dunbar Cave Rd, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040. The clinic operates Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with new patient appointments now available.

The expansion into primary care is particularly significant given the persistent challenge of accessing primary care doctors in Clarksville. According to a 2023 contributed article published by Clarksville Now, the area has approximately 118 physicians per 100,000 residents, compared to a national average of 210. The city's rapid population growth has added further pressure on appointment availability, and the Tennessee Hospital Association's physician workforce study projects a statewide shortage of nearly 3,900 physicians by 2035, with primary care identified as one of the most affected specialties.

For many Montgomery County residents, Riverside Spine & Physical Medicine has been a familiar presence, serving active-duty service members, veterans, and military families for over two decades. The addition of primary care extends that relationship in a practical way, offering continuity and familiarity to those seeking civilian primary care outside of installation facilities.

The primary care program at Riverside addresses the health needs of adult men and women as part of its general adult primary care scope. For women, this includes age-appropriate preventive screenings, thyroid monitoring, and coordination with the clinic's existing hormone optimization program. For men, it includes cardiovascular risk assessment, metabolic health monitoring, and discussion of hormonal factors that may affect general wellness. These services reflect adult primary care, not specialty or OB/GYN care.

Riverside Spine & Physical Medicine's decision to open primary care to new patients reflects a commitment to the community it has served since 2001. The clinic's long-standing reputation and established reputation for excellence in chiropractic, physical therapy, medical weight loss, and hormone optimization make it a valuable addition to the local healthcare landscape.