When our son was born a few years ago my wife and I didn't know WHO we wanted as our long-term…read morepediatrician, but we knew what KIND of pediatrician we wanted. We wanted a doctor that had the feel of the long-lost small town family doctor like you might think just walked off the set of the Andy Griffith Show or out of a Norman Rockwell painting. One that had enough concern when necessary, but wasn't ordering dozens of tests and causing unnecessary stress for a sore throat or common cold! While I can't give my opinion on the other pediatricians in the practice, as we have never taken our son to anyone besides Dr. John Ellis, I can say that it would be safe to assume that anyone as great as Dr. Ellis would not associate himself with fellow practice members that are below par. I know what you're thinking, "Well, that's great and all, but I want someone who is up-to-date on current medical knowledge and procedures, not someone "old fashioned." Hold your horses there! Dr. Ellis not only has one of the best and most relaxed "bedside" manners of any physician I know (and I know a lot) but he is the former Chief of Pediatrics for Baptist Memorial and a former President of the Memphis & Mid-South Pediatric Society. That is a resume that I can approve of! In a day and age when it seems that a large percentage of newer and younger physicians have become complacent and just throw prescriptions down a patients throat and call it "doctoring", Dr. Ellis is a diamond in the rough. I just hope I'm not condemning myself to long wait times when you all rush to make appointments after reading this! Be well! *I am marking that the office is not "by appointment only" only due to the fact that they do have morning hours several days a week for walk-in. You should, of course, call the office and check as to what days and times the walk-in hours are offered.

We will probably be switching to a regular doctor soon because my son is aging out of pediatric…read morecare. We've been with Laurelwood since his birth and he is now 16. Over the years, I have had up and down experiences with Laurelwood. Here are my pros and cons: PROS: Friendly staff Great nurses Docs come highly recommended CONS: Our doctor is lovely but I feel like she's given me very limited options over the years to treat my sons autism and severe ADHD. Talking to other mothers, I felt like there were other options but when I brought them up, she always suggested staying the route. She referred us to a psychiatrist once but that was not a good experience. I once asked her if we could consult with another doctor in the practice because I had seen several articles he and others had written about his expertise with autistic kids. She took offense to my question and said she was the "autism expert" at Laurelwood. I did not like that and considered it to be very unprofessional. If your child is well and has no disabilities, I could see why you think this practice is perfect. However, if your child is sick on a regular basis or has disabilities, I would suggest finding a pediatrician who is open to trying everything possible to help your child.

I can't recommend Dr. Yanishevski. We had her once when we came in as a walk in and the experience…read morewasn't great. We usually see Dr. Siegel and he has been great.

I gave them three stars because it is impossible to speak to someone unless you are making an…read moreappointment. If you want to talk to a nurse good luck! You have to leave a message and then hope and pray you are right there with your phone when they call you back because if you miss that call you have to call back and yet again leave a message. It is very frustrating that you have to be available for them yet they are unavailable to you. I work and cannot answer my phone all the time. When I am able to call I need to be able to speak with someone.

My husband and I found good reviews online for Dr. Dorothy Butler who is one of the pediatricians…read moreat this location. We interviewed her before our first child was born and immediately felt comfortable with her gentle and considerate nature. She works a reduced, pre-retirement schedule, but we decided to continue seeing her until she retires then trust her recommendation for another doctor at the clinic. This location has a selection of physicians, but you can request to set up appointments with specific ones. Since there are a good number of doctors, scheduling and rescheduling appointments is very convenient; you can even schedule on the day of if needed. For those sudden sicknesses, they have a sick waiting room and also a well patient waiting room for check-ups. We also love the convenient online check-in that can be completed from home. If completed before arrival, you can just quickly check in with the receptionist then head to the waiting room -- no refilling out papers every visit! All the office staff and nurses that we have met have been very helpful and friendly, and the nurses are super fast with shots! If you blink, you'll miss them!

We normally see Dr. Aimée ("a-may") Christian, who is phenomenal. The practice requires…read morevaccinations and is up to date on modern technology (charts on iPads!). They have separate waiting rooms for sick and well children. We've never had to wait more than a couple of minutes from when we got there to when we were taken back and seen by the doctor. If I could go I would, but I'm too old. But for my daughter it's perfect!

I have been visiting Memphis Pediatrics for 16 years with my children and can't complain. I have…read moreseen every Dr. there and they are all very thorough and take time to listen to you as a parent. I like how my pediatrician knows my children by name and that she genuinely cares for their well being.

The care here is top notch! My granddaughter is crazy about Dr the name and nurse Amy and everyone…read morethere is nice from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave always pleasant always helpful. We plan to come here until my baby graduates from high school and goes off to college!

I really like the staff and doctors at the Arlington location but this office is lacking a lot. Dr…read more Adams comes across cold and non-caring. She doesn't have a kind bedside manner, why work with kids? Won't be back to this location.

Great clinic for kids. My son and daughter are regular patient there for almost two years nowread more

For a parent there is nothing more important than the health of your child. Consequently, picking a…read moregood pediatrician is an essential part of maintaining your child's well being. Rest assured that if you have a doctor at the Memphis Children's Clinic then your child is in good hands. My child's doctor is Scott Kloek and he is fantastic. He listens to any concerns I have and is great with my daughter. He explains any terminology to both myself and my daughter. Dr. Whitehead is another doctor in the clinic that I have seen and he also has an excellent rapport with both the parents and the children. They offer the kind of service you'd expect from a private practice without the lengthy wait. All in all one of the best Ped groups in the city.

I waited to at least 6 months to write a review so I could have some experience. I found out about…read morethem word of mouth and from my OBGYN office. They had a newborn seminar a month before I gave birth and I am glad they did. It was a great introduction to learn about their office and their physicians. The thing that attracted me to them was their professionalism and commitment to being available for their patients. They have extended hours for those who may not be available during the morning hours. You can go on nights and weekends. With that said, I chose Dr. Yani as our pediatrician. At the newborn, seminar his personality was very straightforward, he was knowledgable, and he seemed very patient and kind. I have been taking my baby boy for the past 6 months and I can say he has been all of those things. He is very reassuring, kind, patient, and available. Anytime I call him or text him, he is quick to respond. He does everything in his power to make sure that parents are not making unnecessary visits to the hospital. He has provided my family and I with a peace of mind. Office visits are normally smooth. When we check in, it's not long before we are called to the back. A nurse takes us to our room and get right into checking vitals, milestones, and explaining the process of the visits and the treatment/shots that he will be receiving. Once done, Dr. Yani comes in and check him and discuss any concerns we any concerns we may have. After the visit, we set out next appointment with ease.

Worst experience ever. This doctor Hussain was extremely impatient and not gentle at all with my…read morebaby. I went for my daughter's ear piercing, and instead of handling her with care, she was literally pushing my baby's face into the bed. After all the trauma my baby went through, she still couldn't pierce the ears properly - the holes ended up completely uneven from the markings she herself made. To make matters worse, she just rushed off to the next patient without any concern. I would never recommend this doctor; she truly should not be practicing anymore.

We love Dr. Lum but will be looking for a different provider because of a horrible experience with…read morethe nurse on duty. Horrible and I mean horrible service, she was very rude disrespectful and sarcastic.

With night and weekend clinics available, and 5 locations, Pediatrics East is the place with which…read moreto trust your child's health & wellness. Good advice and a solid selection of pediatricians are just the ice cream in the sundae. The spaces are light and airy, without being too cartoony and condescending. Nurses have great smiles and sincere sense of humor everywhere I've been (Germantown and Cordova offices). Referrals to specialists are available here. Www.pedseast.com

I called with concerns about our son's medication. They wouldn't give any advice until we brought…read morehim in (so they could get paid for it). I explained that wasn't possible for multiple reasons. They said they would call back and never did. THREE WEEKS LATER, we needed refills and a follow-up to our original issue. I called and their number was 'out of service.' We went up there and they were closed (on a Friday before 3pm!!) with no sign on the door. We called around frantically. I called on Tuesday and the receptionist had the nerve to be rude when I kindly explained our concern and needs. She said that in her notes they told us 3 weeks ago 'to do XYZ' which was completely untrue (are you adding false call notes to his medical records??) We also paid for genetic testing and never got the results. When I called to ask for the status (3 months later), they said 'oh, we can email them to you.' But didn't know when. What were they waiting on? These are too many errors for our liking.

A great place to start when your child has ADHD or suspected autism. The provide a good diagnostic…read moreassessment which is needed for adequate treatment.