Pillar Primary Care

Pillar Primary Care Pillar Primary Care is Knoxville's oldest and largest direct primary care practice. They care for patients of all ages.

Dr. Mark B McColl is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and Dr. Luke Howell is board certified in Family Medicine. The Pillar PC direct primary care allows patients to have more access to care regardless of insurance coverage. This membership style program includes no cost visits, most in house labs for free, and many send out blood labs are also included free with membership. All other services are offered at 60-90% off retail pricing.

Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing.  What if you could get 90% of your day to day health needs taken care for le...
11/20/2025

Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing. What if you could get 90% of your day to day health needs taken care for less than a coffee per day?

We’ve all experienced where having health COVERAGE doesn’t actually get us health CARE. At Pillar PC, you have direct access to your doctor and their staff by text, email, and phone. There are no copays for visits and many labs are included free with membership. We also offer on site medication dispensing at wholesale price that usually beats GoodRx and retail store discounts.

Given us a call and check out our website at pillarpc.com to learn more.

11/14/2025

🌟 FDA Lifts Black Box Warning on Estrogen Therapy 🌟
After 20+ years, the FDA is removing the black box warning from estrogen for menopause—based on updated science showing benefits outweigh risks when started early (under 60 or within 10 years of menopause).
✅ Proven relief from hot flashes, night sweats & more
✅ Lower risk of osteoporosis, heart disease
✅ No increased breast cancer mortality
A major win for informed menopause management & women’s health. Talk to your doctor! 💙

We had a special visitor today. Grateful for a healthy delivery for Benedict Mead this weekend! Celebrating with Dr. How...
11/03/2025

We had a special visitor today. Grateful for a healthy delivery for Benedict Mead this weekend! Celebrating with Dr. Howell and his family ❤️

10/27/2025

Seed oils like canola, soybean, and corn oil might be in everything, but they’re not doing your body any favors. High in omega-6 fatty acids, they can drive inflammation when overconsumed, potentially increasing risks of heart disease, obesity, and other chronic issues. They’re often heavily processed, stripping nutrients and adding harmful compounds. Swap them for healthier fats like olive oil, avocado oil, or butter for better balance and less oxidative stress. Your body will thank you!

10/22/2025

More exciting news! Last week, Dr. Howell passed his exam to become a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner!! 🎊🎉 His increased training will help benefit patients during perimenopause and post menopause. We'll have more updates soon about the impact of this development. Stay tuned!

It's been an exciting Friday!  I've been able to celebrate with several patients today in their health journey success.O...
10/17/2025

It's been an exciting Friday! I've been able to celebrate with several patients today in their health journey success.

One patient reduced his insulin level substantially which allowed for 10lbs of weight loss and a normalization of much of his blood work. He could not wait to tell his adult daughter the good news. She has been his biggest supporter and strongest accountability.

Another patient was down 60lbs, reversed (cured!) his diabetes, stopped his diabetes medication, and is more active and energetic than ever. He's doing amazing and ready to push the limits even further!

If you're ready to change your life and health for the better, give us a call. We'd love to help. -Dr. McColl

“Be the reason someone smiles today.” -UnknownHere at Pillar Primary Care, we value our patients and staff as we walk th...
09/25/2025

“Be the reason someone smiles today.” -Unknown

Here at Pillar Primary Care, we value our patients and staff as we walk the journey of optimal health together. Today, we received a lovely drop-off of flowers from a dear patient and want to remind everyone to do something kind for others today. It truly is the little things in life that makes the greatest differences for folks.

09/17/2025

Flu shots have arrived at the clinic! Flucelvax, preservative-free, single use vials. You can now reach out to Marga or Kari to get set up for your flu shot. Our cost for them is $30 this year so get in here to begin development some response against flu complications!

09/15/2025

We’re excited to introduce, Jenny Glenn, our new Licensed Nutritionist at Pillar Primary Care! 🎉 She is a Certified
Diabetes Counselor and Education Specialist and is a Registered Dietitian. She brings a wealth of experience to the practice and is excited to work with patients to create realistic, personalized nutrition plans that support their long-term health goals. She's got openings in her schedule now for members of the practice (no additional cost!!). And non-members can schedule with her at a cost of $100/hr to get started on achieving their nutritional goals. Spread the word and get in to see her! 🎊

We're hiring!Pillar is looking for a part time dietitian to work directly with our members in one on one counseling.  Ou...
07/18/2025

We're hiring!

Pillar is looking for a part time dietitian to work directly with our members in one on one counseling. Our nutrition program advocates for a real food diet limiting carbohydrates and promoting protein in order to reverse insulin resistance, cure diabetes, and promote weight loss with health restoration. It's a fun, tight-knit community of staff and participants who learn and practice this together.

Please share this post with any dietitian who might be interested and have them contact the office at info@pillarpc.com for more information.

Address

10437 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN
37932

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18652441800

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Dr. Mark B McColl is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and cares for patients of all ages. His direct primary care program allows patients to have more access to care regardless of insurance coverage. His membership style program starts at less than $1/day and includes no cost visit, most in house labs for free, and many send out blood labs are also included free with membership. All other services are offered at 60-90% off retail pricing.