Ballad Health Medical Associates Pediatrics
Pediatrics • Johnson City, TN • 1 pediatric clinic (Johnson City Oakland) locations
About
Ballad Health Medical Associates Pediatrics in Johnson City, Tennessee, on Oakland Avenue, provides primary care for infants, children, and adolescents. Services include well-child visits, immunizations, school and sports physicals, behavioral assessment, nutritional guidance, growth and development tracking, and minor procedures such as circumcisions and suture removal.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN
Phone
423-952-8000
Paula.Whitehead@balladhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Available (virtual urgent care and online visits)
Emergency Care
Urgent care and virtual urgent care available outside office hours
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Online scheduling, MyChart portal, Phone scheduling, In-person scheduling
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered at Ballad Health Medical Associates Pediatrics in Johnson City?
General check-ups, immunizations, school and sports physicals, well-child care, and other pediatric services such as circumcisions and minor procedures; online scheduling and MyChart access available.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.7 out of 5 stars (133 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.2 out of 5 stars (5 reviews (specific to Dr. Pearson))
- Yelp: Not specifically rated (very negative text reviews) (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- Attentive and compassionate care for children
- Friendly and welcoming nursing and office staff
- Providers described as thorough and willing to explain medical treatments clearly
- Strong personal connections formed between providers and patients over many years
Common complaints
- Reports of rude treatment by staff and medical providers
- Concerns regarding office environment and communication quality in specific instances
- Dissatisfaction with wait times and administrative processes
"Best peds in tricities wouldn't take my kids anywhere else"
— Birdeye review of Johnson City Pediatrics"This is the worst healthcare facility. I was treated rude by all staff including the MD. I would not recommend this facility."
— Yelp review of Ballad Health Johnson City facilitySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Lauren T Wyatt, PNP | Ballad Health — May 22, 2026
- Kim Erika Nichols, MD | Ballad Health — Sep 8, 2025
- ETSU Health welcoming primary care patients in multiple parts of region — Jan 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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