Natalie Braggs, MD

and

Melinda Garcia-Rosell, MD

We have long harbored the desire to establish our own practice, where we can dedicate ourselves to prioritizing our patients' health and overall wellness. This vision allows us to effectively manage chronic diseases, ensuring that each individual's needs are met with the utmost care and attention.

We will contact you shortly after you request an appointment.

We are scheduling appointments now, earliest in October 2025.

Direct rheumatology care operates without the constraints of insurance, which provides a significant advantage for both patients and providers. This model allows us to dedicate more time and attention to our patients, focusing on their specific needs and concerns without the pressure of insurance documentation and billing. While direct care itself does not bill your insurance directly, we want to reassure you that you can continue using your insurance for medications, imaging studies, and laboratory tests ordered by our providers. This structure enables a more personalized and comprehensive approach to your rheumatological health.

  • As a direct specialty clinic, this is medicine the way it should be. No rush. You deserve one on one attention.

  • You will not get any surprise bills from any office visit.

  • In Tennessee, it can take 6 to 12 months to see a Rheumatologist—but not with us.

    Just click here, and we’ll call you to schedule your visit—no long waits, no referral required.

  • Forget the waiting room. With fewer patients, we are able to start your appointment on time—no long waits and no large volumes of paperwork when you arrive.