TPMG Family Practice of Hampton Roads

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside the TPMG clinic and asked himself, ‘Why does everyone here seem so… cheerful?’ As he looked around, he noticed that every patient had a big smile on their face—even those with obvious injuries or illnesses. Confused, he walked inside and overheard one nurse say to another, 'Welcome to TPMG, where even broken bones feel like a good day!' The delivery driver left smiling too, realizing that sometimes happiness is contagious—and it definitely pays off when you work in family practice.

2. One day, an elderly gentleman walked into the TPMG clinic and declared loudly, ‘I’ve been coming here for years, but today I finally understand why they call it “Family Practice”!’ A young delivery driver overheard him and grinned, thinking, ‘Oh no, what did he figure out?’ The old man continued, pointing at a nurse, ‘She’s my daughter-in-law!’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing that family practice indeed meant treating everyone like part of one big family.

3. One afternoon, a young mother rushed into the TPMG clinic with her crying baby. As she approached the reception desk, she noticed something odd on the floor—a small, colorful toy that didn't seem to belong there. She bent down to pick it up and saw another one just like it under the counter—obviously from a recent visit by a curious toddler. The receptionist smiled and said, 'Oh, that's our little visitor's toy box. Kids love coming here!' The relieved mom laughed, thinking, 'At least my kid isn't the only one who likes playing doctor.'

4. Late one night, a nurse parked her car near the TPMG clinic and heard a strange humming sound. Curious, she followed it inside and found nothing out of place—until she noticed the faint scent of freshly baked cookies wafting from the reception area. As she looked around, she saw an old man in a tattered sweater sitting in a corner, knitting something small and mysterious. Startled, she asked him what he was doing there so late. With a twinkle in his eye, he replied, 'Just making sure everything’s cozy for our little patients.' The nurse smiled and left, never telling anyone else about their unexpected encounter.