Cheatham County · Accepting New Patients
Comprehensive family medicine for patients of all ages in Ashland City and the surrounding Cheatham County community.
Address
106 Duke Street
Ashland City, TN 37015
Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed weekends & holidays
Phone
629-289-3136Fax
423-569-4909
What We Offer
From routine wellness to complex chronic conditions — we provide the full spectrum of primary care for patients of all ages.
Annual physicals, health screenings, immunizations, and counseling to keep you healthy.
Ongoing care for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, COPD, thyroid disorders, and more.
Same-day appointments for infections, injuries, flu, strep, UTIs, and urgent concerns.
Gynecological exams, Pap smears, contraception counseling, and menopause management.
Well-child visits, developmental screenings, school and sports physicals from infancy through adolescence.
On-site laboratory testing, EKGs, and specialist referrals for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Screening and management of depression and anxiety, medication management, and referrals.
Prescription management, refills, prior authorization, and medication reconciliation at every visit.
Our Team
Experienced, community-focused care for Cheatham County and surrounding areas.
Medical Director · Elderberry Health
Board-Certified Family Medicine · Accepting New Patients
Dr. Payant brings over two decades of frontline medical experience to Elderberry Health, including 21 years as an emergency physician before joining our team, and now serves as Medical Director. A Fentress County local, he went to medical school at UT Health Sciences in Memphis and trained in Family Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Jackson. Patients appreciate his calm, unhurried approach and the hard-won diagnostic instincts that come from years spent managing everything from everyday illness to life-threatening emergencies.
Family Medicine · Ashland City Clinic
NCCPA Board-Certified Physician Assistant · Accepting New Patients
Marina is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families of all ages, and is committed to building trusting relationships with her patients while delivering evidence-based, personalized care. She earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Bethel University. Fluent in both English and Arabic, Marina enjoys caring for patients from diverse backgrounds and strives to ensure every patient feels heard, respected, and supported. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, spending time with her family, attending church, and relaxing at the beach.
Founder · Elderberry Health
Family Medicine
Dr. Litchfield is the founder of Elderberry Health. A graduate of ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine, he trained in Family Medicine at Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning before serving as a U.S. Army Flight Surgeon at Fort Rucker — home of Army Aviation. After nearly two decades running emergency departments across the Southeast, including stints as ED Medical Director at multiple St. Thomas Ascension hospitals, he built Ashland City Clinic from the ground up to bring something better to Cheatham County.
Insurance Accepted
Medicare
Cigna
Aetna
Ambetter
Oscar Health
TRICARE
CHAMPVA / VA
Devoted Health
Mutual of Omaha
UMR
MultiPlan / PHCS
First Health
Farm Bureau TNMedicareCignaAetnaAmbetterOscar HealthTRICARECHAMPVA / VADevoted HealthMutual of OmahaUMRMultiPlan / PHCSFirst HealthFarm Bureau TNCall to verify your specific plan is accepted.
For Patients
Everything you need to manage your care, from scheduling to lab results.
View lab results, request refills, send messages, and manage appointments online through healow.
Open Portal →Save time at your first visit by completing new patient registration forms in advance.
Call to Request →Request refills through the portal, pharmacy, or by calling us. Please allow 2–3 business days.
Call Us →View results securely through healow, typically within 1–3 business days. Your provider follows up as needed.
View in Portal →Call 629-289-3136 and follow the prompts for after-hours assistance. For emergencies, call 911.
629-289-3136 →Video visits available for appropriate concerns through the healow app. Call to schedule.
Schedule →Yes! We are currently accepting new patients at our Ashland City Clinic. Please call us at 629-289-3136 to schedule your first appointment.
We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare, TennCare (Medicaid), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and self-pay. Please call our office to verify your specific plan before your visit.
You can schedule by calling 629-289-3136 during business hours, or by logging into your healow patient portal. We offer same-day appointments for acute illness and injury when available.
Please bring a valid photo ID, your insurance card(s), a list of all current medications and dosages, any relevant records or test results from previous providers, and completed new patient forms. Arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for check-in.
Call 629-289-3136 and follow the prompts for after-hours assistance. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.
Yes, we offer telehealth video visits for appropriate concerns through the healow app. Please call our office to find out if your concern is suitable for a telehealth visit and to schedule one.
Refill requests can be submitted through your healow portal, by calling our office, or through your pharmacy (who will fax us the request). Please allow 2–3 business days. We recommend requesting refills before your medication runs out.
Find Us
We'd love to welcome you and your family. Scheduling is easy.
