Locations
1507 West Main Street, Building 2
Gatesville Texas, 76528
Phone: (254) 865-2166
Fax: (254) 248-0626
Specialties
Family MedicineDate Joined
August 2025
About Jesse Cover, MD
Dr. Jesse Cover, MD, is a board certified family medicine physician at Coryell Health’s Gatesville clinic in Building 2. Dr. Cover earned his bachelor’s degree in genetics from Texas A&M University in 2005 and earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Texas A&M College of Medicine in 2011. He completed his residency training with Waco Family Medicine in 2014 and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
With over 10 years of experience treating Central Texans of all ages, Dr. Cover’s specialties include preventative care, pediatrics, cardiovascular health, endocrine disorders and joint injections. Dr. Cover chose to specialize in family medicine because he loves the ability to treat patients at every stage of life and get to know his patients on a deep level to provide them with the best treatment plan.
A member of both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the McLennan County Medical Society, Dr. Cover has served as a medical field supervisor for Baylor University’s medical humanities department and as a soccer coach at Woodway Family Center. When he’s not helping patients, Dr. Cover enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering at his church and leading Bible study.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cover at our Gatesville clinic in Building 2, please call (254) 865-2166.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Genetics
Texas A&M University – Bryan/College Station, TX
Doctor of Medicine
Texas A&M College of Medicine – Bryan/College Station, TX
Family Medicine Residency
Waco Family Medicine – Waco, TX
Professional Organizations
- American Board of Family Medicine
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- McLennan County Medical Society
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