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Dr. Derek Crouthers, MD

Family Medicine*MaleAge 33

Family Medicine*

Dr. Derek Crouthers, MD is a family medicine physician in Chattanooga, TN. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Patient Favorite Award
Dr. Derek Crouthers, MD

CHI Memorial Internal Medicine Associates

3739 Hixson Pike Chattanooga, TN 37415
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
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Accepting new patients

Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Crouthers is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

The Patient Favorite badge is awarded to top-performing providers who surpass average ratings and comments, reflecting their commitment to exceptional patient care. Read our methodology

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Crouthers specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Crouthers' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Crouthers

4.5
8 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
88%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Excellent Physician
I have had office visits, and Telehealth and was very pleased with both modalities. Several members of my extended family now see Dr. Crouthers and we can’t say enough good things about his bed side manner, extensive knowledge to address all of our problems. Great Doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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ESmith – Jul 02, 2024
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Great communication!
Telehealth
I've never had a doctor actually discussion options for my medical care and take the time to discuss them with me. Most of them just say, 'I want you to do 'this.' He actually takes the time to discuss all the options and the benefits and drawbacks of different types of treatments. And while he does recommend a specific treatment, he actually give you the option of which treatment option you want to pursue. He does this not only with in-person visits, but with Telehealth appointments also. Great doctor and I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 20, 2023
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He is very through with you. He does what he needs to do. Excellent bedside manner
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Terry Roberts – Aug 24, 2023
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Amazing
He Listens so well. He is caring. He explains things so you can understand. He has really helped me. He gets 5 stars.His staff is exceptional and kind as well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Angela R – Aug 07, 2023
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Heres my take
Im a relatively healthy person dealing with an unknown chronic condition. After explaining my symptoms in detail Crouthers gave me medicine for an unrelated condition based on a hunch, that is without any testing. The medicine ended up causing alot of other problems and making the problem worse, luckily i realized my worsening state was the medication itself and stopped before it caused real damage. The damage the medication could have caused was a long list of very serious complications that Crouthers did not bother to tell me about when prescribing it. After i asked if the problem could be an infection he quickly jumped to antibiotics, without any mention of testing. When i brought this up to him, that he was being reckless in his approach to medicine, he sent me a certified letter disowning me as a patient and stating i am banned from the entire network of doctors in the hospital system. Is this what you want in a doctor? Id expect this response from a BPD ex, not a PhD.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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NPatient – Jul 22, 2023
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Highly recommend.
Excellent physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jack Floy – Nov 29, 2022
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A+
You can't go wrong with Dr. Crouthers. Excellent Physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Anthony R. – Jul 29, 2022
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Very patient, listens and helpful
I had my first visit with the Dr. June, 3rd, Friday. He went over my prescriptions with me. He asked questions. He brought up some new ideas with me. He is waiting to acquire some blood test results from one of my specialists. When he get these, he is going to call me and talk with me about some new, (smart) medications that maybe better for me in the long run. He is very easy to talk to and he is very down to earth. I really appreciated the time he took with me. I will be a returning patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Kathryn – Jun 07, 2022
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biography

Derek Crouthers, MD, family medicine physician with CHI Memorial Internal Medince Associates - Chattanooga, Hixson Pike, provides medical care ages 18 and older.
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Crouthers is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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    Locations

    CHI Memorial Internal Medicine Associates

    CHI Memorial Internal Medicine Associates - Hixson Pike3739 Hixson Pike Chattanooga, TN 37415
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    UT Medical Group

    Saint Francis Hospital1301 Primacy Pkwy Memphis, TN 38119
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

      2525 Desales Ave
      Chattanooga, TN 37404
      Recipient of 23
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

      975 E 3rd St
      Chattanooga, TN 37403
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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