Medicare wellness visit or annual physical: what’s the difference?
A plain-language guide to what each visit is designed to cover.
Read the guide →Internal medicine + pediatrics
Personal medical care for every stage of life.
Evidence-based primary care for children, adults, and families—delivered with the warmth and continuity of a small-town medical practice.
Board-certifiedInternal Medicine & PediatricsAll agesChildren, adults & older adultsLocal careBon Aqua, Tennessee
Whole-person care
From first checkups to healthy agingCompassionate
Evidence-based
One medical home
Care built around your family
Practical, comprehensive care with more services available close to home.
Care for every age
One trusted medical home for children, adults, and older family members.
Explore carePreventive care
Well visits, physicals, immunizations, screenings, and Medicare wellness visits.
Explore careChronic care
Evidence-based support for diabetes, blood pressure, asthma, COPD, and more.
Explore careOffice procedures
Convenient in-office testing, minor procedures, joint care, and diagnostic services.
Explore careWelcome to Optimum
Advanced training. Down-to-earth care.
Dr. Christopher S. Burress is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, providing one continuous source of primary care across generations.
Our goal is simple: listen carefully, explain clearly, and help every patient make confident decisions about their health.
NBPAS CertifiedInternal Medicine & Pediatrics · Verify certification→
Fellow, American Academy of PediatricsFAAP · Verify membership
American College of Physicians MemberACP · Verify membershipMeet Dr. BurressClear health information
Learn before and after your visit
Primary care, urgent care, or the emergency room?
How to choose the right place for care—and the warning signs that should not wait.
Read the guide →What to bring to your first appointment
A simple checklist to help your visit start smoothly and stay focused.
Read the guide →Share your experience
Help other families find care they can trust.
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