About

Cara Hartquist, DO, embraces the daily challenges of family medicine. She enjoys helping patients solve problems and get to the root of complex health concerns. Dr. Hartquist is proud to be a trusted guide for patients and their families as they tackle new challenges.

Dr. Hartquist believes that medicine is a partnership, not a dictatorship. She has enjoyed the opportunity to work with families for many years, building close bonds of trust and mutual respect. In her practice, Dr. Hartquist works alongside her patients, providing compassionate support and expert advice. During each office visit, she empowers her patients to take charge of their health and make decisions they can be proud of.

Dr. Hartquist was born in Des Moines, Iowa, but raised in Johnson City, Tennessee. She graduated from Kansas City University in Missouri and completed her residency at University of Tennessee Medical Center. She is board-certified by the American Board of Family Physicians. Today, Dr. Hartquist lives in Texas with her husband and two children. When she isn't assisting patients, she enjoys hiking, biking, reading, and crocheting.

Clinical interests

Diabetes
Family medicine
Geriatrics
Musculoskeletal conditions/joint injections
Obesity
Preventive care
Women's health

Locations

Office Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Education and credentials

Board certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Medical school
Kansas City University
Intern/residency
University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital

Accepted insurances

We accept many major health insurance plans. Insurance plans accepted vary by doctor and can change. Please call your clinic directly to confirm what insurances are accepted.
Clinician numbers for agent use only.
Aetna (See payor website)
BCBS (8NW247)
HealthSpring (1619317997)
Humana (See payor website)
UnitedHealthcare (See payor website)
Wellcare (1619317997)

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  • March 15, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She takes the time to listen to everything you have to say and she explains everything that you don’t understand

  • March 01, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Because she, very simply, listens to me, the patient, Most doctors do not listen. They are too concerned with getting the patient in and out quickly to make more money. Dr Harquist truly cares about her patients. It is obvious.

  • March 24, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Hartquist is a very caring Dr and does not rush you she listens she is wonderful

  • March 14, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is great. She is knowledgeable, will listen and answer questions & personable.

  • March 06, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Caring compassionate and thorough

  • March 17, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is the best doctor I have had in years. Very caring and listens.

  • February 27, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She cares about me

  • February 04, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Great Dr.!

  • February 19, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Like her ability to answer your questions

  • February 07, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Hartquist has proved to be exactly the doctor I wanted. Concerned with the whole me, knowledgeable about my medications, willing to tackle my symptoms, and full of ideas that other MDs have not suggested to help my symptoms. I am OVERJOYED to have her as my doctor.

  • November 10, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very good provider. Attentive and knows my medical neds.

  • October 27, 2025

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    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    She list to you carefully and try to understand what you trying to say. But sometimes she's in a rush, which is I can understand.

  • October 03, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very professional She is very courteous and polite She is concern

  • October 11, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She has always been very thorough in explaining details and takes the time to listen.

  • October 18, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is so easy to talk to and very quick to respond to all of my questions.

  • October 20, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very personable and takes time with you!

  • September 27, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I liked her n ìmnot easy to please

  • September 03, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is an excellent doctor who has great listening skills and asks questions that are relevant to your physical and mental health.

  • September 20, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Hartquist not only takes care of your basic needs but also takes care of helping you w/reaching out to other specialists you need. She refers you to specialists close by.

  • August 10, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Cara Hartquist is a very caring, knowledgeable,doctor listens to her patients and takes the time to go over everything with you about your health . I have recommended her to my friends and family an excellent doctor.

  • August 20, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Feel good with her medical knowledge and she explaines things very well

  • August 20, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    friendly, knowlegable, professional, listened to me which is unlike many other doctors

  • August 28, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She explains everything nicely, to understand

  • August 14, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She’s very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional.

  • August 29, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Harquist listens attentively doesn't interrupt then responds very knowledgeable ly, professionally and courteously.

  • August 13, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens to you and responds appropriately. I trust her judgement and she encourages me to take care of myself.

  • August 22, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Because she cares and listens to me.

  • July 27, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She shows concern for my well-being,conscientious,always explains what’s going on with my health and her plan for treatment.

  • July 24, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She cares about her patients and is very knowledgeable about treatment options. She understands patients fears and provides information in a w

  • July 06, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    lets you know what is going on and getting to the next step

  • July 15, 2025

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    4 out of 5 patient rating

    I don’t know.

  • July 11, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens to me

  • June 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens and provides information to help facilitate a plan for better health.

  • June 30, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Good Dr and good listener

  • June 03, 2025

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    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Usually don't give a 10.Still waiting for my Cardiologist referral.!

  • May 02, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very knowledgeable about my medical history. She takes good care of me.

  • May 27, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is the most knowledgable person at the clinic.

  • May 04, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is awesome

  • May 29, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very thorough in all aspects. Polite and easy to talk with. In one word I would say AWESOME

  • May 02, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very courteous and professional. She takes time to listen to my concerns, not just share my lab or other exams results. I feel like she is very present with me not just what busy recording results about my visit.

  • April 09, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Hartquist is caring and listens to her patient, very good with questions and concerns.

  • April 23, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very satisfied

  • April 07, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She liatens..she has a sense of humor

  • April 19, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Hartquist is very knowledgeable doctor. She takes time to answer my questions and treats my concerns in very professional manner. She is a good doctor and I highly recommend her services.

  • April 04, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very involved in my problems.

  • April 12, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

  • April 07, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She really listened to my concerns and eased my mind on my ongoing medical journey

  • April 19, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens, offers her opinion and then we agree together on plan for treatment. It's not a case of her way or the highway! Her demeanor reflects real caring for me and my well being.

  • April 29, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    because she showed interest in my health and well being.

  • April 04, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Cara Hartquist is very knowledgeable and listens to her patients. She has help me so much over the years that I have been going to her .My health has improved under her care and I am able to do more things . This doctor knows her stuff .Well med is very lucky to have a doctor like her on their staff .

  • April 07, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She appears to care about an older person and encourages me to take care of myself. When I have a concern, she listens and gives me practical suggestions.

  • April 01, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Hartquist is so lovely to work with. She listens and gives manageable suggestions.

  • April 07, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Hartquist really cares for her patients

  • April 06, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listened well, spent time discussing non medicinal approaches to my health issues and gave advice about how to be successful in achieving my health goals.

  • April 02, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She’s knowledgeable yet explains in easy to understand terms. She also listens to what I have to say.

  • April 19, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I really like My Dr.

  • March 31, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I am very pleased with the care she provides for me

  • March 30, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    she is a very good doctor in that she actively listens to patients. I appreciate that.

  • January 23, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens to you no matter how long it takes she truly cares

  • January 24, 2025

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    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is a good Primary Care Physician.

  • January 23, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Hartquist took her time to listen to me; to answer my questions, whatever I asked, she responded to my questions..took her time. She is knowledgeable and has concerns for her patients. She gave m ample time to talk and answered all of my concerns/questions.

  • January 26, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Cara M Hartquist consistently professional and courteous.

  • January 07, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    This is an awesome doctor. She listens to your needs and looks at your eyes while we are talking.

  • February 14, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I feel she's on top of my medical information and very professional and friendly.

  • December 05, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very thorough and gives her reasons for all she suggests for my best interests.

  • December 03, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She always listens!! Very friendly and easy to talk to.

  • December 30, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is a very good doctor. She takes her time and talks to any questions you might have. I really like her a lot.

  • December 06, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I would definitely recommend Dr. Hartquist. She is a very good doctor.

  • January 30, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She gives me the information I need to know. Even with all the patients she sees, I leave feeling she cares about me.

  • August 21, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Knows what my needs were, answered my questions (and I answered hers) and I look forward to working with her and Dr. Smith in the future.

  • February 24, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is great.

  • February 07, 2024

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Because it was appropriate

  • September 22, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    As said earlier, I have stayed at this Welmed because I trust my Dr., she understands my challenges (quite a few the last year) and the only Dr. at this location I will see.

  • March 05, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very smart. very thorough. She answered questions in detail

  • May 22, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens to what you are really saying and takes care of all of your issues.

  • October 13, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very caring. She takes the time to listen, and she isn't in a rush to leave. She does everything she can to solve your problems.

  • May 15, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She has a very caring and intrest in treating and following my health care. I trust her evaluations and treatment.

  • May 22, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens, offers recommendations and is receptive to my feelings and preferences.

  • May 07, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I highly recommend Dr Hartquist because she was very caring and very interested in my health,

  • February 07, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Good doctor with concerns about you.

  • October 01, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She was attentive, caring, and professional.

  • July 09, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very caring and knows her doctoring. Spends time with you. Very good Dr.

  • July 24, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is extremely easy to talk to and listens to any concerns I have. She also does a great job explaining any sort of treatment plans that may be needed. She was also very helpful when I needed a referral to an orthopedic doctor.

  • November 14, 2024

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is fantastic. Caring, focused on better health, attentive and wasted no time in referring me to specialists once the CT scan she ordered came back and showed cancer. Had I stayed with my previous provider, I think I would have gotten to a point of no return with the cancer. And, all she did to get all this started, was to ask how long I had been smoking.

  • January 23, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She Listens When you Are Talking to her

  • January 03, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Hartquist takes as much time to talk to you she don’t rush she listens

  • October 30, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She's a will listener, polite, understanding

  • September 11, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She take all the time necessary to go over my care and any issues that I have.

  • April 17, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is on top of my meds

  • September 12, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listened attentively to what I had to share during my visit. She was thorough; and even though it was almost the end of the day and she looked tired and had a family to go to, she took her time to listen to me, do a thorough exam and listened intently. I was very satisified and felt I had been listened to and not rushed out the door.

  • August 07, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is awesome

  • June 14, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Friendly and professional

  • February 21, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Hartquist explains everything in terms you understand, she listens to what you have to say.

  • September 11, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I'm very satisfied with her

  • February 12, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I gave the best rating I could because she is very knowledgeable and gets right to the point. Dr. Cara is easy to understand and always on time, explains everything clearly. I love coming to this place and everyone is friendly.

  • February 12, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very friendly and ask questions about how I feel and she is thoroughly involved with my care.

  • May 01, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is super awesome, she really listen s to you.

  • February 15, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens to my needs and we agree on a course of action together

  • August 13, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very attentive, listened to my concerns. Gave great advice.

  • March 06, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Professional, caring service

  • January 04, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Hartquist shows she cares about her patients.

  • February 21, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Patient oriented, listens, answers questions, smart & knowledgeable

  • March 11, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She explains well and listensto my concerns

  • July 01, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4 out of 5 patient rating

    Likely she very professional feel comfortable with her

  • July 09, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very professional and pleasant. Knowledgeable to a tee

  • July 17, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very knowledgeable. Take time to explain everything and answer any questions I had

  • May 24, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is so professional, yet very concerned about any questions I might have for her.

  • May 26, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very knowledgeable and helpful and courteous

  • February 25, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Was thorough & interested in making a plan for achieving good health

  • October 22, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Good