RiverCity Family Medicine, PLLC: Family Medicine Practice in ...
Primary Care • Chattanooga, TN • Since 2018
About
RiverCity Family Medicine, PLLC is a Chattanooga-based family medicine practice offering comprehensive primary care, including diabetes management, insulin resistance, and hypertension. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Hixson, TN, the practice is led by Dr. Anthony G. Avitabile Jr., DO, and Heather Montgomery, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC. Current operations reflect a small practice with 1 employee, serving patients across two US locations (Chattanooga and Hixson). Notable details: monthly site visits around 3,150, strong local focus (primarily United States, with some Georgia traffic), and contact via (423) 802-1919.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
RiverCity Family Medicine, PLLC, Chattanooga, TN
Phone
(423) 802-1919
rcfmma@rivercityfamilymedicine.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
Current Offers
New Patient Welcome / Meet and Greet
FAQs
What services does RiverCity Family Medicine offer?
A full range of family medicine services including routine check-ups, vaccinations, chronic disease management, urgent care, and more.
Who is the primary physician?
Dr. Anthony Avitabile, a board-certified family physician.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (for Dr. Anthony Avitabile): 3.8 out of 5 stars (37 reviews)
- Facebook: 86% recommend (12 reviews)
Patients praise
- Welcoming and courteous staff in some experiences
- Efficiency in meeting appointment times
- Doctor noted for being willing to listen and not rushing through appointments
Common complaints
- Reports of unhelpful or unprofessional front desk staff regarding new patient inquiries
- Frustration over lack of in-depth medical follow-up or explanations for lab results
- Perception of being treated like a number rather than an individual patient
"Great Doctor, values your time and willing to listen to all your needs. Appointment time as always been meet. That is a rarity. Great staff."
— Yelp"I’ve honestly never felt less cared for by a physician. Even walk-in clinics have followed up with me about labs and next steps. It is scary to see concerning numbers on your bloodwork with no prior call from a Dr who is supposed to know what these things mean."
— LocalityBiz/Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Ridge & River Medicine Brings "Modern Medicine With Old-Fashioned Care" To Chattanooga - Chattanoogan.com — Sep 9, 2025
- River Valley Health’s Chattanooga Clinic To Open Pharmacy For Patients - Chattanoogan.com — Sep 10, 2025
- Dr. Jessica Tyler Joins CHI Memorial Primary Care Associates - Chattanoogan.com — Sep 18, 2025
- BlueCross Medicare Advantage Quality Program Acknowledges Primary Care Physicians For Superior Patient Care Outcomes - Chattanoogan.com — Apr 1, 2026
- BlueCross Medicare Advantage Quality Program Recognizes Primary Care Physicians for Superior Patient Care Outcomes - BCBST News Center — Apr 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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