“My legacy is – if there is one – is that I have tried to instill compassion and respect for other human beings as well as practicing and teaching patient-centered care.” – Dr. David Roberts

Dr. David Roberts was accepted into medical school at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis and graduated with honors in 1976. He is board certified in both family medicine and geriatric medicine.

According to a press release, Dr. Roberts’ residency training was through the UT family practice program at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was one of eight residents in what was the relatively new program’s third class. Once his residency was completed, he joined the faculty in addition to seeing patients through the program’s clinic. He joined the faculty as an associate professor in the Department of Medicine and then became director for 14 years.

While on the staff of the residency program, Roberts also worked at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. In 2004, he was recruited to be the vice president of medical affairs and was charged with establishing a patient safety and quality program. Chief Medical Officer was added to his title as well.

(PHOTO: Dr. David Roberts)

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