About Us

The Algood Medical Clinic

660 West Main Street
Algood, TN 38506
Appointments: (931) 537-6872

The Algood Medical Clinic serves the healthcare needs of Overton and Putnam County residents. The clinic consists of approximately 2,250 square feet. There are five exam rooms, a triage room, and a mini-lab. In addition, there is office space and ample reception/waiting areas. The clinic is located at 660 West Main Street, Algood, TN 38506. Appointments are available by calling (931) 537-6872.

Our full-time physicians at Algood Medical Clinic is Emilie Riddle, M.D. Weekly outreach clinics available through Christopher D. Nahm, M.D., OB/GYN, Ram Thinakkal, M.D., ENT & Allergy, and Rodger J. Zwemer, Jr., M.D., Orthopedic Surgery.

The Algood Medical Clinic is the primary office site for Dr. Emilie Riddle.


Emilie Riddle, MD • Algood Medical Clinic


EDUCATION
  • 2007-2010 Residency, St. Vincents East Family Medicine
  • 2003-2007 Loma Linda University School of Medicine
  • 1996-2001 Louisiana State University, B.S. Biological Sciences, Minor in Chemistry
TRAINING
  • 2001-2002 Patient Care Tech, Dialysis Systems of Covington (LA)
  • 2000 Lab Assistant, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA
CERTIFICATIONS
  • Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics, Neonatal Advanced Life Support


The following physicians hold weekly clinics at the Algood Medical Clinic:

Christopher Nahm, MD

Upper Cumberland Center for Women
700 West Main Street
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-9970
EDUCATION
  • University of Michigan, 1972-1975, BA with Distinction
  • University of Michigan 1975-1978, Medical Doctor
  • Phoenix Seminary 2003-2007, Classes in intercultural studies
TRAINING
  • 1978-79,OB/GYN Internship
  • 1979-82,OB/GYN Residency, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
  • 1984, Board Certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 2001-Present, Voluntary Recertification, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
  • 1980, ADR OB Ultrasound
  • 1987, Advanced Colposcopy and Laparoscopic Laser Surgery
  • 1987, Basic And Advanced Gynecologic Laser Surgery


Ram Thinakkal, MD • ENT & Allergy Outreach Clinic


EDUCATION
  • Calicut Medical College, Kerala, India 1964-70
TRAINING
  • 1972-73, Senior House Officer in Trauma & Orthopedics, Gedford General Hospital, Bedford, UK
  • July 73-July 74, Rotating Internship, Chicago Hospital, Chicago, IL
  • July 74-July 75, Surgery Residency, Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL
  • July 75-July 79, Otolaryngology , Loyola University Hospital, Maywood, IL
  • Board Certified: American Board of Otolaryngology, October 1979


Rodger J. Zwemer, Jr., MD • Orthopedic Surgery Outreach Clinic


EDUCATION
  • University of Louisville Louisville, KY, Medical Doctor, 1972 - 1976
TRAINING
  • 1976-77, Internship, University of Miami, Miami, FL
  • 1977-81, Orthopedic Surgery Residency, University of Louisvile, Louisville, KY
  • 1981-82, Fellowship, University of Louisville, Kosair Spine Fellow, Leatherman Spine Center,  Louisville, KY