Dr. Melanie Bolding Gardner

Dr. Melanie Bolding Gardner is a dedicated Family Medicine Physician with 28 years of experience in primary care. She serves the Blountsville community through Premier Family Care, where she provides holistic and compassionate medical services to patients of all ages. Her areas of clinical interest include preventive medicine, chronic disease management, adolescent care, and women’s health. Dr. Gardner is recognized for her patient-first approach, careful clinical evaluations, and long-standing dedication to health education and wellness promotion within the community.

Dr. Gardner has been involved in practice-based research on improving chronic disease outcomes and patient compliance in rural healthcare settings. Her work has emphasized integrative care models and the use of preventive screenings to reduce long-term health complications.

• Outstanding Family Physician Award – Alabama Family Practice Society (2018)

• Blount County Women in Medicine Honor – 2014

• Excellence in Rural Women’s Health Services – 2021

Dr. Melanie Bolding Gardner, MD, is a seasoned family physician serving Blountsville, Alabama, with nearly three decades of medical practice. A graduate of the University of Alabama School of Medicine, she has built a career grounded in trust, clinical excellence, and community service. Dr. Gardner’s special interests include preventive health strategies, adolescent medicine, and chronic disease care. Her work at Premier Family Care has made her a trusted medical partner for families in the area, known for her empathetic approach and dedication to personalized treatment plans. She continues to be a leader in rural family care and health advocacy.