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AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce that Jim Loughridge, MD, MS, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Chatsworth.
Dr. Loughridge joins Kirasten Brasfield, MD; Cindy Jones, NP-C; Elizabeth Thompson, FNP-C; and the care team at AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Chatsworth, which offers a wide range of medical services for its patients. The clinicians provide comprehensive services and solutions that help patients and families in every stage of life.
Dr. Loughridge partners collaboratively with you and a multidisciplinary team to accomplish your desired treatment goals with care and compassion. “I look forward to assisting the people of Murray County,” Dr. Loughridge said.
Dr. Loughridge earned his master of science in pre-clinical sciences at Mercer University in Macon. He went on to complete his medical degree at Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Loughridge completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
Outside of caring for his patients, he enjoys playing and collecting Martin Guitars, fly fishing and exercise.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Call706-695-1820.
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