Vanguard Family Medicine

Vanguard Family Medicine As a Direct Primary Care provider, Vanguard Direct Family Medicine focuses on you and your health without the unnecessary intrusion of insurance companies.

We believe that the best primary care medicine is both personal and affordable, and that’s what we offer. Primary care is all we do, so let us restore your faith in health care. Experience a patient relationship based on trust and respect; the type of relationship every patient deserves. Our patient benefits include full access to primary care, meaning you will have more time with your provider, 2

4/7 access, no co-pays, and no limit on visits. Your monthly membership fee covers general adult physicals, women’s healthcare, newborn and pediatric care, wellness education, chronic disease management, minor procedures and coordination of care with specialists when needed. We also offer the added savings and convenience of an onsite wholesale pharmacy and lab. After practicing in Murfreesboro for 18 years, Dr. Christine Hoffman opened the first Direct Primary Care (DPC) office in Murfreesboro on March 25, 2017. The transition from her established practice to the Direct Primary Care model allows Dr. Hoffman to continue to provide the highest quality care, for which she has been rated by insurers in the past, while continuing to focus on her patients’ needs with unmatched affordability and convenience. The DPC model will allow more time and attention to her patients and provide all services at a major discount so her patients can get the best for their health care dollars. Therefore, Vanguard Direct Family Medicine does not accept insurance. Dr. Hoffman graduated with her medical degree from The University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1993. She completed her residency in 1996 at The Medical Center of Beaver in Beaver, Pennsylvania. From 1996-1998, Dr. Hoffman was an Associate Clinical Professor at East Carolina University College of Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina before joining Physician Partners of Middle Tennessee in 1998. In 2000, she went into private practice with Family Practice Partners where she was a partner for over 16 years. It is Dr. Hoffman’s love of science and learning about the greatest feat of engineering, the human body, that made her want to become a doctor. She loves the ability to use her knowledge to help people, which is evident by her extensive volunteer work. In her office, she precepts Nurse Practitioner and Medical Assisting Students. She has served as a board member for St. Rose Catholic School and currently volunteers with the youth group. In Dr. Hoffman’s downtime she loves spending time with her husband, Dr. Ron Blockley, DMD, along with their two children and cat. She is also a gardening enthusiast and lover of tennis, hiking, biking, and reading.

07/31/2026

Yes, kids get arthritis too. Hundreds of thousands of kids and teens in the U.S. live with juvenile arthritis (JA), a serious autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, swelling and stiffness. It’s not just an “older person’s disease” — JA affects kids of all ages and can impact every part of their lives. This JA Awareness Month, help us spread the truth: Arthritis doesn’t care how old you are.

Find out what Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month is and why we raise awareness of this childhood disease.

07/24/2026

Privacy is one of the many advantages of direct primary care. At Vanguard Family Medicine, your health records remain confidential and are never shared with insurance providers, pharmaceutical companies, or government agencies without your permission. To learn more about membership and our patient-centered approach, call (615) 900-3435 or fill out the contact form on our website.

Sign up with your name and email to ask general questions, receive appointment reminders, or office updates. Contact Vanguard Family Medicine

07/17/2026

Protecting yourself from the sun starts with small, everyday choices. During UV Safety Awareness Month, take time to refresh your sun safety routine by using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and limiting direct sun exposure during peak hours. Learn more with the resources below and enjoy the outdoors safely.

UV exposure (ultraviolet radiation exposure) is the root cause of most skin cancers, however there are many safeguards you can take to help year-round. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and treatment may involve much more than a mole removal. Skin cancer –...

Vanguard Family Medicine makes healthcare simple and stress-free. For a one-time $50 enrollment fee, you can join a memb...
07/10/2026

Vanguard Family Medicine makes healthcare simple and stress-free. For a one-time $50 enrollment fee, you can join a membership plan that offers ongoing care through an easy monthly payment without the confusion of co-pays, deductibles, or co-insurance. This direct primary care model helps you focus on your health, not paperwork.

Learn more or get started by visiting our website or calling (615) 900-3435.

Be on the lookout for symptoms of the measles if you were at this location. 
07/07/2026

Be on the lookout for symptoms of the measles if you were at this location. 

The Catfeine Cat Cafe said they were notified by the Tennessee Department of Health that a person unknowingly infected with measles was present at the cafe on either June 29 or June 30.

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07/03/2026

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This Independence Day marks a milestone 250 years in the making. From sea to shining sea, communities like ours have alw...
07/02/2026

This Independence Day marks a milestone 250 years in the making. From sea to shining sea, communities like ours have always been the heartbeat of this great nation. Here's to health, to compassion, and to the country we love. May God continue to bless America.

At Vanguard Family Medicine, membership is built around preventive care and long-term relationships. Even if you don’t n...
07/01/2026

At Vanguard Family Medicine, membership is built around preventive care and long-term relationships. Even if you don’t need frequent medical visits, being a member means having a provider who knows your history, understands your goals, and is invested in your health over time. That ongoing relationship allows us to create care plans tailored specifically to you, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

To learn more or to get started, visit our website or call us at (615) 900-3435.

Vanguard Direct Family Medicine operates as a Direct Primary Care practice. It’s a new approach to medicine. Murfreesboro, TN - Phone: 615-900-3435

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month! Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that affects a person’s ability ...
06/26/2026

June is National Aphasia Awareness Month! Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that affects a person’s ability to speak, understand, read, or write. However, it does not impact intelligence. It’s most commonly caused by stroke or brain injury, and can also result from neurodegenerative diseases. More than 2 million Americans are living with aphasia, yet many people have never heard of it. Learn more and help raise awareness here:

Learn how to become an effective advocate for people with aphasia—discover strategies, tools, and opportunities to support awareness, access, and ri

Celebrating the men who have mastered the art of dad jokes and unconditional love. Happy Father's Day!
06/21/2026

Celebrating the men who have mastered the art of dad jokes and unconditional love. Happy Father's Day!

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237 C Castlewood Drive
Murfreesboro, TN
37129

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Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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+16159003435

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