A more personal approach to medicine.
VECTOR Medical & Concierge was created to offer a different kind of healthcare experience—one built around time, relationships, thoughtful clinical judgment, and care designed for the individual.
Rather than approaching each concern in isolation, VECTOR brings medical care, wellness, regenerative medicine, sexual wellness, hair restoration, and aesthetics together within one practice.
VECTOR is at 800 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Suite A500, in Oak Ridge. The clinic is an easy drive from Hardin Valley, Karns, Farragut and west Knoxville — about 20 to 25 minutes by TN-62 or Pellissippi Parkway.
WHY VECTOR
More time. Better understanding. Clear direction.
Good care begins with understanding the person—not simply addressing the reason for today's appointment.
At VECTOR, we take time to understand your health history, concerns, priorities, and goals before making recommendations. Care is individualized, options are explained clearly, and treatment is recommended when it is medically appropriate.
Recommendations are guided by clinical appropriateness, available evidence, and your individual goals.
ONE PRACTICE. A BROADER PERSPECTIVE.
Your health doesn't exist in separate categories.
Hormones can affect how you feel. Weight and metabolic health can influence overall wellness. Hair changes may have an underlying medical component. Sexual health can intersect with physical and hormonal health. And aesthetic goals deserve the same thoughtful clinical judgment as any other medical decision.
VECTOR's range of services allows your provider to consider these concerns within the context of your overall health rather than treating each one as an isolated service.
“After many years in healthcare, I wanted to create a practice where patients have time to be heard, ask questions, and understand their options. At VECTOR, my goal is to offer thoughtful, personalized care built around the person in front of me.”
John Wier, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
THE VECTOR STANDARD
Thoughtful care. Honest recommendations.
RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED
EVIDENCE-BASED
INDIVIDUALIZED
THOUGHTFUL & MEASURED
Care begins with knowing the patient.
Recommendations informed by evidence, experience, and clinical judgment.
Your care reflects your health, needs, priorities, and goals.
More treatment isn't always better treatment.
MEDICAL OVERSIGHT
About Dr. Richard Mays
Medical Director
Dr. Richard Mays is a family physician with decades of experience caring for patients in the Knoxville area. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, with professional interests that include nutrition, metabolic health, weight management, disease prevention, and healthy aging.
Dr. Mays earned his undergraduate degree from the University of the Cumberlands, where he studied mathematics and chemistry. He received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1984 and completed his residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Tennessee–Knoxville in 1987.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mays has remained committed to thoughtful, prevention-focused care and helping patients make informed decisions about their long-term health. As Medical Director of VECTOR Medical & Concierge, he provides clinical oversight and works collaboratively with John Wier, FNP-C, to support the practice's commitment to safe, responsible, and patient-centered care.
MEET YOUR PROVIDER
John Wier, FNP-C — Family Nurse Practitioner
John Wier, FNP-C, brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience, including a strong foundation in emergency medicine and more than a decade as a family nurse practitioner. His approach is thoughtful and relationship-centered, taking time to understand each patient and provide clear, individualized recommendations based on their health, needs, and goals.
CARE THAT STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION
Find your direction.
Whether you're looking for an ongoing medical relationship or have a specific health, wellness, regenerative, or aesthetic concern, you don't need to know exactly what treatment you need before contacting VECTOR.
We'll help you determine the appropriate next step.