• 403 Chilhowie Street Chilhowie, Virginia 24319
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NEW PATIENTS

Welcome to the Family-Becoming a Patient Is Simple

Welcome to the Family

Family Care of Chilhowie is currently accepting new patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. Whether you’re moving to the area, switching from another practice, or simply ready for a doctor’s office that knows your name, Dr. Gerard Murphy, Rebecca Nash, FNP, and Jessica Reynolds, FNP are ready to welcome you. Becoming a patient takes just a few steps, and our office is here to help if you have any questions along the way.

How to Become a Patient

Complete a medical release form.

This authorizes us to request your prior medical records from your previous provider so your new care team has the full picture from day one.
Download the Medical Release Form

Send us your form

fax it to (276) 646-2592, mail it to our office, or drop it off in person, email to fccappts@familycareofchilhowie.com whatever’s easiest for you.

We request your records

Once we receive your completed release, we reach out to your previous provider to gather your medical history.

We call to schedule

After your records arrive, our office will call you to set up your first appointment.

Attend your first visit

Come ready to discuss your health history, current medications, and any concerns — your provider will use this visit to build the foundation for your ongoing care.

What to Bring to Your First Visit

  • A valid photo ID
  • Your insurance card, if applicable
  • Bring all medication bottles of medicine(s) you are taking.
  • Any recent medical records not already on file, if available
  • A list of questions or concerns you'd like to discuss

Insurance & Billing

Family Care of Chilhowie works with a range of insurance plans. Call our office at (276) 646-3241 to confirm whether your specific plan is accepted before your first visit, and to ask about billing for any self-pay services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to become a patient?
Once we receive your completed medical release, most patients are scheduled for their first appointment within a week or two, depending on record transfer times from your previous provider.
In some cases, yes — call our office to discuss your situation, especially if you have an urgent health need.
Coverage varies by plan. Call (276) 646-3241 and our staff can confirm whether we’re in-network with your specific insurance provider.
Yes. We provide care across the full lifespan, including newborns, infants, children, and adolescents, alongside adult and geriatric care.
Call our office to ask about current patient portal access and how to get set up, if available.

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Ready to Join Us?

Ready to become part of our family? Download the medical release form above, or call (276) 646-3241 with any questions.
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  • 403 Chilhowie Street,
    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.