Gateway Medical Center opened the doors to its brand new 270-bed replacement facility on June 7, 2008. The 490,000 square-foot medical center is equipped with state-of-the-art-technology. The staff of 1,100 employees and 200 physicians serve the residents of Upper Middle Tennessee and South Central Kentucky. Gateway is proud to offer programs, services and facilities that rival the best in the state. Throughout Gateway, they strive to provide their patients with high quality care. Got a question for the staff at Gateway Medical Center? Email your question here.

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Dr. Peter Purrington is a graduate of The George Washington University School of Medicine and is board certified in Family Medicine. As a hospital based physician, Dr. Purrington cares for patients while they are hospitalized. He is currently the program director for the Apogee Hospital Medicine group at Gateway Medical Center.

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