HMG Nephrology at Brookside Drive | Holston Medical Group
Nephrology • Kingsport, TN • Since 1977
About
Holston Medical Group (HMG) is a physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group serving Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia since 1977, headquartered in Kingsport, TN. It includes a nephrology team among its 70+ offices and over 30 specialties, with more than 230 providers and 1,000+ staff. The Brookside Drive nephrology location is part of HMG’s Tennessee footprint, offering nephrology care as part of HMG’s broad primary and specialty services. For scheduling or details about Brookside Drive nephrology services, contact HMG at 877-464-1213 or the Kingsport area office.
Clinic Type
Nephrology
Address
Brookside Drive (Holston Medical Group location)
Phone
4233437801
news@myhmg.com
Opening Hours
Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed
Services Offered
Team
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FAQs
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care (Dr. Sharan Kanakiriya): 5.0/5.0 (3 ratings (2 reviews))
- Birdeye (Holston Medical Group): 3.5/5.0 (22 reviews)
- Yelp (Holston Medical Group brand): 2.1/5.0 (27 reviews)
Patients praise
- Physicians described as kind, knowledgeable, and caring
- Highly professional staff and environment
- Good patient communication, including direct contact from doctors
Common complaints
- Difficulty receiving return phone calls from staff
- Issues with billing accuracy and administrative processes
- Frustration regarding mandatory visits with nurse practitioners instead of physicians
"Dr. K is a very kind, calm personality who really wants to help the patient. He explained everything and made it seem simple... His staff adores him and I can see why. It was a thorough exam in a very friendly and calm environment."
— WebMD Care patient review of Dr. Sharan Kanakiriya"At HMG, me & my husband both have called 3 times each in March and have never once received a call back. Lazy bunch of women."
— Birdeye review of Holston Medical Group"Dr was great. Office staff instructed to force patients to see nurses practitioner. If you refuse, the check out girl tells you to take your business elsewhere."
— WebMD Care review of Holston Medical Group practiceSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Fax Directory | Holston Medical Group — Dec 12, 2025
- THE BEST 10 REHABILITATION CENTER IN KINGSPORT, TN - Yelp — Jul 8, 2026
- Holston Medical Group now part of Optum | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather — Aug 11, 2025
- Questions remain as Holston Medical Group joins Optum Health — Aug 11, 2025
- Optum Partners With Holston Medical Group In Tennessee - OPEN MINDS — Aug 19, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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