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Clinic Type

Nephrology

Address

1589 Sparta St, Mcminnville, TN 37110

Phone

(931) 559-5959

Email

careers@ascension.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Emergency Care

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to the ER.

Services Offered

Team

  • Jacqueline D Blanton — ACNP-BC
  • Zaid A Brifkani — MD
  • Christie A Green — MD
  • Leanna V Ritchie — MD, MBA
  • Taylor A Russell — APNP
  • Gabino M Maza Rodas — MD
  • Rohan Kataria — MD
  • Jobeth T McCoy — DO

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Zaid Brifkani): 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Gabino Maza Rodas): 5.0/5 (1 review)
  • Vitals (Dr. Lee R. Crowe): Not specified (1 written review)
  • Birdeye (Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care): Low satisfaction reported for urgent care services (1,681 reviews (general urgent care facility))

Patients praise

  • Doctors described as friendly, personable, and knowledgeable
  • Staff noted as efficient and compassionate in specialized clinics like The Kidney Care Clinic
  • Doctors take time to explain conditions and treatments thoroughly
  • Efficient and caring patient support for chronic kidney care

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments and walk-ins
  • Concerns regarding front-desk staff professionalism and courtesy
  • Lack of transparency in billing and insurance charges
  • Patients feeling dismissed or treated without respect

"Dr. Crowe is one of the best doctors I have ever visited. He is my mom's doctor... He is friendly, personable, and he answers any questions we have."

Vitals review for Dr. Lee R. Crowe

"The entire staff is very friendly and efficient. My husband has now seen Dr Brifkani, Dr Rodas, Dr Kataria, and the sweetheart FNP, Taylor Russell. Each has been very informative and patient to answer questions."

The Kidney Care Clinic testimonial

"I was disappointed with my recent experience at this facility. From the moment I arrived, I felt dismissed and uncomfortable... The overall Customer service and compassion matter in healthcare, and this visit did not meet those expectations."

Birdeye review for Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care Cookeville

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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The Kidney Care Clinic in Cookeville, Tennessee, is a private nephrology center offering comprehensive kidney care and dialysis services. Key points: - Services: Acute and chronic kidney care, dialysis (in-center and home dialysis options), nutrition, electrolyte and mineral disorders, anemia of kidney disease, hypertension, kidney stones, diabetic kidney disease, CKD progression monitoring, and renal transplant support. - Mission: Detect early kidney disease, slow progression, and maintain quality of life; strong focus on rural America. - Leadership & team: Founded by Dr. Brifkani (nephrology) with a growing, small team; provides inpatient nephrology coverage and collaborates with regional facilities. - Location: Headquartered in Cookeville, TN; serves Crossville, McMinnville, and nearby areas. - Web presence: Active clinic website with company updates; LinkedIn presence; limited public workforce size (3 employees reported) with ongoing growth. - Contact: General phone numbers listed for patient inquiries. If you’re seeking kidney care options in Cookeville, The Kidney Care Clinic emphasizes early detection, personalized dialysis planning (home vs. in-center), and comprehensive renal services.

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