Cornerstone Medical Associates

The experienced team at Cornerstone Medical Associates provides exceptional internal medicine and primary care at their clinic in Smyrna, Tennessee. Founded by Olawumi O. Ayo Akatue, MD, and Richmond A. Akatue, MD, both Fellows of the American College of Physicians, the practice is built on promoting patient education, disease prevention, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle to support optimal long-term wellness. The medical philosophy is centered around the understanding that the healing process begins with taking the time to listen to their patients.

Cornerstone Medical Associates offers a wide range of services including conditions such as Diabetes, Thyroid, Insomnia, Asthma/COPD, Depression & Anxiety, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, and Weight Loss. They also provide flu shots, primary care for adults, treatment of acute medical illnesses, management of chronic medical diseases, general physical examinations, preventive and screening medical services, and coordination of care among necessary specialty referrals. Additionally, they offer laboratory services, including CLIA waived and LabCorp Diagnostic Services, and office gynecology services like annual Pap Smears and dermatological services such as skin cancer screening and wound care.

The practice emphasizes the importance of preventive medicine, particularly in areas such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and thyroid disease. They also provide wellness programs focused on tobacco cessation, weight management, and nutritional counseling. Occupational health services, including drug testing and pre-employment physicals, are also available.

At Cornerstone Medical Associates, patients can expect a comfortable atmosphere where their relationship with their provider is a partnership built on trust and open dialogue. The board-certified doctors and their staff are dedicated to providing high-quality and unparalleled medical care in a patient-focused environment. They serve patients in Nashville, Antioch, La Vergne, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, and beyond.

Mission Statement

The Physicians and staff at Cornerstone Medical Associates are dedicated to providing high-quality and unparalleled medical care that patients can depend on, in a patient-friendly atmosphere. They proudly serve Nashville, Antioch, La Vergne, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, and beyond.