Vanderbilt Children's Primary Care Smyrna
Pediatrics • Smyrna, TN
About
Vanderbilt Children's Primary Care Smyrna in Smyrna, Tennessee provides pediatric primary care from birth through adolescence, including well-child visits, sick visits, and same-day access to medical records. The clinic is a designated Patient-Centered Medical Home offering team-based care and features pediatric residents and attending physicians who supervise training. After-hours clinics are available in middle Tennessee for urgent questions when the office is closed.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
515 Stonecrest Parkway, Suite 150, Smyrna, TN 37167
Phone
615-875-7337
jobscamconcern@vumc.org
Opening Hours
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Website
https://www.childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org/locations/vanderbilt-childrens-primary-care-smyrna
Emergency Care
Make an appointment for non-life-threatening issues; call if urgent after hours; emergency room only for life-threatening emergencies
Services Offered
Team
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FAQs
What are the clinic hours?
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
How can I make an appointment?
Make an appointment by calling (615) 875-7337.
What is the clinic's care model?
The clinic is a designated Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) providing team-based, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Do you offer after-hours or urgent care options?
There are after-hours clinics in middle Tennessee with later hours; call first before going to the emergency room unless there is a life-threatening emergency.
Who are the clinicians at this location?
The page lists providers such as Yasmin S. Bahora DO, Bemenet Getachew MD, Lisa D. Gibson MD, Scott T. Lancaster MD, Mary R. Scobey MD, and Carlenda M. Smith MD, all General Pediatrics.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- LocalityBiz: Low ratings (e.g., 1-star) mentioned in some reviews (Multiple individual reviews cited)
- Vitals.com for specific provider: 4.9/5 stars for Dr. Carlenda Smith (15 ratings and 5 written reviews)
Patients praise
- High quality of care from individual providers (e.g., Dr. Carlenda Smith)
- Providers are described as kind, supportive, and trustworthy
Common complaints
- Long wait times
- Difficulty scheduling new patient appointments
- Dissatisfaction with call center staff and customer service tone
"I feel resentful due to the long waiting time. Everyone who was with us has seen the doctor, and on top of that, people who came after us have also been seen. We are still stuck in the waiting room."
— LocalityBiz Review"Dr. Smith is a great doctor , she always answers any questions I have and shows care in my kids regarding what ever Issue they have regarding the visit . I would highly recommend Dr. Smith she Is amazing !"
— Vitals.com Review for Dr. Carlenda SmithSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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