Internal Medicine - Summit Medical Group
Internal Medicine • Knoxville, TN • Since 1995
About
Summary: Internal Medicine at Summit Medical Group in Knoxville is part of a large primary care network with more than 500 providers across 80+ locations in 22 counties. The group offers internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, and related services through its Knoxville offices, including the HQ at 1275 Dick Lonas Rd. Summit Medical Group focuses on primary and urgent care, preventive services, and care coordination within a broader portfolio that includes diagnostic imaging, sleep services, physical therapy, and clinical research. The Knoxville operations are led by Summit Medical Group, a private, physician-led medical practice established in 1995 and headquartered in Knoxville, TN.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
1275 Dick Lonas Rd, Knoxville, Tennessee 37909, US
Phone
8002899545
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Summit Medical Group PLLC): 3.4 out of 5 (47 reviews)
- Yelp (Summit Medical Group Knoxville): ~2.7 out of 5 (varies by location/listing) (27 reviews (for one listing))
- Yelp (Summit Medical Group at Farragut): 2.1 out of 5 (9 reviews)
- Doctor.com / WebMD listing (South Knoxville): 1 star (shown with 1 review) (1 review)
Patients praise
- Some patients praise providers for attentiveness, thoroughness, and listening (notably certain physicians/providers).
- Some patients describe staff/office as friendly and the care as satisfying or “on their team.”
- Good experiences are reported for certain follow-ups/ongoing primary care.
Common complaints
- Billing/insurance and charges are a common complaint (overcharging, denied/incorrect billing, unexpected balances).
- Medication refill and administrative issues (e.g., refills not sent/cancelled; delays/communication problems).
- Some patients report being dismissed/abandoned or poor empathy/communication.
- Low scores at certain Knoxville-area locations on review sites indicate recurring service quality concerns.
Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Savannah C. Kirkland, DO - Internal Medicine Physician in Knoxville, TN — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Lora P. Worsham, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Knoxville, TN — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Niva Misra, MD, Internist - Oak Ridge, TN | Healthline FindCare — Mar 12, 2026
- Kimberly A. Lay, PA - Physician Assistant in Knoxville, TN — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Richard M. Gaddis, DO - Internal Medicine Physician in Maryville, TN — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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