Obion county, TN

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Obion County, Tennessee[edit | edit source]

  • Obion County is located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county was formed in 1823 and named after the Obion River. The county seat is Union City.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Obion County covers an area of 556 square miles, of which 545 square miles is land and 11 square miles is water. The county is bordered by Fulton County, Kentucky to the north, Weakley County to the east, Gibson County to the southeast, Dyer County to the southwest, and Lake County to the west.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

  • As of the 2010 census, the population of Obion County was 31,807. The racial makeup of the county was 88.16% White, 9.85% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.89% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 1.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Healthcare in Obion County, Tennessee[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a vital part of the community in Obion County. The county is served by several healthcare facilities, providing a range of services from primary care to specialized treatments.

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City[edit | edit source]

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City is a comprehensive healthcare facility located in Union City, the county seat of Obion County. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, and women's health. It is part of the Baptist Memorial Health Care, one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the United States.

Union City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center[edit | edit source]

  • Union City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility that provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute care services. The center is committed to providing high-quality care to its residents in a compassionate and caring environment.

Obion County Health Department[edit | edit source]

  • The Obion County Health Department provides a variety of public health services to the residents of Obion County. These services include immunizations, family planning, women's health services, and environmental health services.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Obion County, Tennessee, is a community that values the health and well-being of its residents. With a variety of healthcare facilities available, residents have access to high-quality medical care and services. From the comprehensive care provided by Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City to the specialized services offered by Union City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and the Obion County Health Department, healthcare in Obion County is well-equipped to meet the needs of its community.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Obion county, TN



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Hale John 1104806413 M East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine 1988 Family Practice Union City TN 38261
Holt Jacob 1194831636 MD M East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine 2001 Family Practice Union City TN 38261
Whitledge Joshua 1871596767 DO M University Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med 2002 Family Practice South Fulton TN 38257
Brandon Moore 1396908430 M University Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med 2008 Internal Medicine 130 W Ravine Rd Kingsport TN 38261 4232244000
Dexter Stephen 1740461011 M Other 2002 Internal Medicine Union City TN 38261
Fred Cox 1104830801 MD M University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine 1996 Internal Medicine 620 Skyline Dr Jackson TN 38261 7315415000
Muhammad Shahid 1215481361 M Other 2013 Internal Medicine 403 N State Of Franklin Rd Johnson City TN 38261 4234317111
Peters John 1275765950 M University Of South Florida College Of Medicine 2009 Internal Medicine Union City TN 38261
Porter Keith 1821036179 MD M New York Medical College 1992 Internal Medicine Union City TN 38261
Prinsen Joseph 1790135754 M Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2015 Internal Medicine Union City TN 38261

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Obion county, TN - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Nuako Kofi 1104813153 MD M Other 1985 Gastroenterology Union City TN 38261
Frances Cate 1487897187 F Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine 2009 Pathology 1010 Airpark Ctr Dr Nashville TN 38261 6152214400
Richard Hessler 1285672592 MD M University Of Vermont College Of Medicine 1989 Pathology 1010 Airpark Ctr Dr Nashville TN 38261 6152214400



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Morel Joseph 1780649160 M Other 1980 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Suite C Union City TN 38261
Riley Cory 1922731199 M Other 2022 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Union City TN 38261 7318850787
Dexter Brenda 1952605107 F Other 2009 Nurse Practitioner Suite B Union City TN 38261
King Terra 1285266676 F Other 2019 Nurse Practitioner Troy TN 38260
Leslie Leslie 1124272893 F Other 2009 Nurse Practitioner 213 University Pkwy Johnson City TN 38261 4232325500
Paris Vicki 1174547285 F Other 1996 Nurse Practitioner Union City TN 38261
Roberson Cynthia 1629209713 F Other 2008 Nurse Practitioner Union City TN 38261
Russell Laura 1710974761 NP F Other 2004 Nurse Practitioner Union City TN 38261
Campbell Dalton 1942928148 M University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine 2022 Physical Therapy Union City TN 38261
Schell Douglas 1235134776 NP M Other 2007 Physician Assistant 1137 S Dupree Ave Brownsville TN 38261 9313320961

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