Dr. Hugh Don Cripps, MD

Dr. Hugh Cripps is a family medicine physician with additional expertise in geriatric medicine, bringing over five decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. With 56 years in practice, Dr. Cripps has developed deep expertise in caring for patients across all age groups, with particular focus on older adults. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Cripps practices at Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb and Family Medical Center in Smithville, Tennessee. He specializes in managing chronic kidney disease, including advanced stages, and provides comprehensive diabetes care for patients with type 2 diabetes. His treatment approach includes coordinating physical therapy services and teaching patients to use modern diabetes management tools like autoinjectors and insulin pens. Patients consistently …rate Dr. Cripps highly, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.