About
Dr. Chad Williamson earned his Bachelor’s degree in 2008 and his medical degree in 2013 from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He completed a Family Medicine residency at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia, finishing in 2016. In August 2016 he founded DeKalb MD, Alabama’s first Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic, and has been the sole practicing physician there ever since, caring for patients of all ages.
Dr. Williamson’s DPC model is built on removing insurance barriers and providing rapid, personalized care. Patients receive same‑day appointments, 24‑hour access via phone or text, and a flat‑fee membership that includes discounted labs, medications, and a 24‑hour on‑site gym. He emphasizes direct communication, preventive health, and community‑focused services, believing that easy access to a trusted physician leads to better health outcomes.
Credentials
Training & certification
- Medical school
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (2013)
- Residency
- Family Medicine - Floyd Medical Center (Rome)
- Specialty
- Family Medicine
Training programs
- Residency Family Medicine · Floyd Medical Center (Rome)
Practice
Where Dr. Chad Williamson practices
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DeKalb MD
Fort Payne, AL
Community
Dr. Williamson serves as a Major in the Alabama National Guard (16 years of service) and is active in the Word of Life Ministry in Fort Payne. He is also involved in local business and community health initiatives through DeKalb MD.
DPC experience
Started DPC: August 2016
Data aggregated from publicly available sources including the NPPES Registry, practice websites, and professional directories.