Primary Care - Summit Medical Group
Primary Care • Knoxville, TN • Since 1995
About
Summary: Summit Medical Group is a private primary care organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee, with over 500 providers across more than 80 practice locations in 22 counties. The group offers comprehensive healthcare services including internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, urgent care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, physical therapy, sleep services, and clinical research. They emphasize value-based care, care coordination, smoking cessation programs, and Medicare annual wellness visits. The Knoxville campus(es) include HQ at 1275 Dick Lonas Rd and additional offices at 1225 E Weisgarber Rd and 1227 Volunteer Pkwy in Bristol. Summit Medical Group also engages in ancillary services and operates programs such as an ultrasound technologist role within Summit Diagnostics Center Knoxville. Founded in 1995, they operate as a private partnership with a broad footprint in the U.S. and international(?) presence listed in provided data.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
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: 3.4 out of 5 stars (47 reviews) (47)
Patients praise
- Some patients appreciate the thoroughness and attentiveness of individual physicians
- Clean and accessible facilities mentioned in some locations
- Friendly staff experiences reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Dissatisfaction with billing practices and unexpected charges
- Concerns regarding patient discharge policies and communication
- Difficulties in accessing care or long wait times for appointments
- Perceived lack of empathy from staff and providers
- Issues with prescription management and referrals
"They discharged me as a patient at the worst time in my life. Completely abandoned me in my time of need. If you have mental health issues of any kind, this is not the medical office for you. Absolutely no empathy whatsoever. Avoid at all costs. They are the worst."
— Birdeye Review"I cannot in good conscious recommend them for anything other than annual physicals. I was told to get a CT scan as a diagnostic measure and they proceeded to charge me at a rate of 3800% the state avg cost for contrast solution and 160% state average for the scan itself."
— BBB Business Profile ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Summit Medical Group names Brad Rogers as CEO upon Ed Curtis retirement | Knoxville Chamber® — May 26, 2026
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Summit Medical Group Announce Long-Term Agreement - BCBST News Center — Aug 15, 2025
- Summit Medical Group announces partnership with Knoxville Pediatric Associates - MoxCar Marketing + Communications — Mar 17, 2026
- 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
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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