• 403 Chilhowie Street Chilhowie, Virginia 24319
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Family Care of Chilhowie — Trusted Hometown Healthcare Since the 1940s

Our Story, in Brief

Family Care of Chilhowie is a privately owned family medicine practice in Chilhowie and surrounding areas, Virginia, carrying forward a tradition of hometown healthcare that began with the Greever Clinic in the late 1940s. Today the practice is led by Gerard Murphy, M.D., a board-certified family physician who joined Family Care of Chilhowie in 1997 and has cared for local families for more than 25 years. Alongside Dr. Murphy, Rebecca Nash, FNP and Jessica Reynolds, FNP bring decades of combined experience to patients of every age, from newborns to seniors. Together, this team has built one of Smyth County’s most trusted family practices, one patient relationship at a time.
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Why Families in Chilhowie and Surrounding Areas Choose Us

Most patients in Chilhowie and surrounding areas don’t think of us as “a doctor’s office” — they think of us as their family’s doctor’s office, the way their parents and grandparents did before them. That continuity is the difference between a practice that knows your chart and one that knows your family history. As a privately owned clinic, we set our own priorities: more time per visit, more consistency in who you see, and a team that recognizes your voice on the phone.

Comprehensive Care Under One Roof

Family Care of Chilhowie provides primary care for patients of every age in Chilhowie and surrounding areas, organized into six service areas:

Office Visits & Wellness Exams

Same-day sick appointments, chronic disease management, and preventive care for every age.

Office Procedures

In-office diagnostics and minor procedures, from EKGs to joint injections.

Dermatology Procedures

Skin checks, mole removal, and minor skin surgeries without a specialist referral.

Lab Services & Testing

On-site phlebotomy and rapid testing, often with same-visit results.

Allergy Shots & Immunizations

Flu shots, childhood and adult vaccinations, and allergy shot administration.

CDL/DOT Physicals

FMCSA-certified exams for commercial drivers, performed by Rebecca Nash, FNP.

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Meet Our Providers

Gerard Murphy, M.D. is board certified in family practice and has served Chilhowie and surrounding areas since 1997. Rebecca Nash, FNP, a lifelong Chilhowie resident, has practiced at this clinic since 1999 and is an FMCSA-certified medical examiner. Jessica Reynolds, FNP rounds out a team built on local roots and long-term patient relationships.
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Welcome to the Family

We understand that insurance and billing can sometimes be confusing. If you have any questions about your coverage, statements, or payments, please contact our office. Our staff is here to help guide you every step of the way.

Insurance & Payment Information

At Family Care of Chilhowie, we are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare for individuals and families in Chilhowie and surrounding areas.
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new patients Info

Family Care of Chilhowie is currently accepting new patients. Our family includes newborns, adults, and geriatric patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Family Care of Chilhowie accepting new patients?
Yes. We welcome new patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. Call (276) 646-3241 or visit our New Patients page to get started.
Yes, we reserve same-day appointments for acute illness and urgent concerns. Call our office as early in the day as possible for the best availability.
We provide primary care across the full lifespan — newborns, children, adults, and geriatric patients are all part of our practice.
No. Many procedures and lab tests that would otherwise require an outside referral are handled right here in our office.

Becoming a Patient

Family Care of Chilhowie is currently accepting new patients of all ages. Getting started is simple: complete a medical release form, send it to our office, and we’ll call to schedule your first appointment.
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    403 Chilhowie Street, Chilhowie, VA 24319 Phone: (276) 646-3241 | Fax: (276) 646-2592 Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed 12:30–1:30 for lunch) | Closed Saturday & Sunday
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      Chilhowie, Virginia 24319

    Jessica Reynolds

    FNP-C
    Jessica Reynolds, FNP-C, is an AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. With 19 years of medical experience, her background encompasses case management, hospice care, home health, cardiology, and pediatrics. Jessica’s nursing career began in 2007 as a Registered Nurse following her graduation from Virginia Highlands Community College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from King University in 2009 and completed her Masters of Science in Nursing from Old Dominion University in May 2025. Jessica is dedicated to providing excellent care to the local community. She is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners. Outside of her professional life, Jessica is a devoted mother of four—three daughters and one son. She is from Smyth County and resides in Rich Valley with her husband and her children on their farm. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, and engaging in outdoor activities: camping, raising cattle and goats, and riding horses.

    Rebecca B. Nash

    FNP
    Rebecca B. Nash, FNP is a lifelong resident of Chilhowie, Virginia. She has been providing healthcare to patients in her hometown at Greever Clinic/Family Care of Chilhowie since 1999. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Radford University in 1995 and worked as a Registered Nurse at Bristol Regional Medical Center until completing graduate school through the University of Virginia earning a Master of Science in Nursing in 1999. She is AANP and ANCC certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She is also a FMCSA certified medical examiner and performs physicals for commercial motor vehicle drivers. She is married to JD Nash and they have three children, James, Eden, and River. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys lots of family time.

    Gerard H. Murphy

    M.D
    Gerard H. Murphy, M.D. is Board Certified in family practice and resides in Chilhowie, Virginia with his wife Jennifer and two boys Connor and Kyle. His undergraduate degree was in chemical engineering. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1990, Magna cum laude. Graduate studies were at the University of Connecticut Medical School in Farmington, Connecticut, graduating in 1994. Residency was completed at Middlesex Community Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut in 1997; he was selected by his peers to be Chief Resident in his final year of residency. He moved to Chilhowie in 1997 to join the Family Care of Chilhowie Practice and has been in continuous practice there for more than 20 years. He felt a calling to choose family medicine and practice in a rural, underserved area to help the broadest range of patients where high quality health care is needed most. Hobbies include basketball, golf, restoring classic cars, and enjoying the great outdoors.