Scott County · Accepting New Patients
Comprehensive family medicine for patients of all ages in Oneida and the surrounding Scott County community.
Address
189 Andrew Drive
Oneida, TN 37841
Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed weekends & holidays
Phone
423-569-3762Fax
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-rooted care for Scott County and surrounding areas.
Family Medicine · Circle of Life Clinic
Board-Certified Family Medicine · Accepting New Patients
Dr. Payant brings over two decades of frontline medical experience to Circle of Life Clinic — including 21 years as an emergency physician before joining our family medicine team. A Fentress County local, he completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Tennessee in Jackson and his MD at UT Health Sciences in Memphis. Patients appreciate his calm, unhurried approach and the hard-won diagnostic instincts that come from years managing everything from everyday illness to life-threatening emergencies.
Family Medicine · Circle of Life Clinic
AANP Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner · Accepting New Patients
Erika Lynch is a Scott County native who built her career from the ground up — starting at TCAT Oneida, earning her BSN and ASN at Lincoln Memorial University, and completing her Master of Science in Nursing at Tennessee Tech in 2023. Before joining Circle of Life Clinic, she spent years as an ER Charge Nurse at Big South Fork Medical Center. Patients love her energy, her warmth, and the fact that she genuinely grew up in this community.
Family Medicine · Circle of Life Clinic
AANP Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner · Accepting New Patients
Lynsey Willis trained as a student nurse practitioner at Circle of Life Clinic before joining the team as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her ASN at Lincoln Memorial University Caylor School of Nursing, then her BSN and Master of Science in Nursing at Walden University. Earlier in her career, Lynsey was an RN Supervisor at Huntsville Health and Rehab and a school nurse for the Scott County School System, where she built health plans for kids with chronic conditions and supported students through day-to-day care. Patients appreciate Lynsey's calm bedside manner and her willingness to slow down and really listen to what's on their mind.
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 423-569-3762 and follow the prompts for after-hours assistance. For emergencies, call 911.
423-569-3762 →Video visits available for appropriate concerns through the healow app. Call to schedule.
Schedule →Yes! We are currently accepting new patients at our Circle of Life Clinic in Oneida. Please call us at 423-569-3762 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 to verify your specific plan before your visit.
You can schedule by calling 423-569-3762 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 for check-in.
Call 423-569-3762 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. 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.
