Pediatric Associates of Bowling Green

Pediatrics • Bowling Green, KY • Since 1937

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About

Pediatric care is provided under Graves Gilbert Clinic (GGC) in Bowling Green, KY, a multi-specialty medical group founded in 1937. The clinic offers pediatric services through its network of physicians and locations in Bowling Green and surrounding South Central Kentucky. Recent updates note the addition of new pediatric provider Makenzie Varner, APRN, expanding pediatric care for children from newborns to teens. GGC operates as a private, physician-led healthcare system with 125 physicians across 30+ specialties, including pediatric care, and serves the Bowling Green area from multiple offices. For pediatric appointments or more details, contact GGC through their Bowling Green offices or visit gravesgilbert.com.

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Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

1211 Ashley Cir, Bowling Green, KY 42104

Phone

270.780.0590

Email

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Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sat: limited hours for acute illness only. Please call at 8:00 am on Saturday to guarantee an appointment.

Website

https://www.gravesgilbert.com/locations/pediatric-associates-of-bowling-green/

Services Offered

Pediatrics
Infants
Children
Adolescents
Board certified pediatricians

Team

Jeffrey Bitterling, MD — Physician
J. Christopher Smith, MD — Physician
Neil Treece, MD — Physician

Insurance & Payment

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

WebMD Care: 5 out of 5 (average, based on 23 ratings) (23 (for Dr. Jeffrey Bitterling specifically))
Yelp / MapQuest / Yahoo Local: Mixed (ranging from 2.5 to 4.0 depending on the platform) (Very low number of reviews reported (1-2))

Patients praise

Compassionate and knowledgeable physicians
Friendly, efficient, and professional staff
Thorough examinations and clear communication
Clean and well-maintained clinic environment

Common complaints

Concerns regarding administrative changes following the merger with Graves Gilbert Clinic
Difficulty in scheduling appointments or accessing care post-merger

"Dr Smith never makes me feel rushed during appts, answers all my questions and doesn't try to give her medicine for every little thing, which I appreciate. He is a great pediatrician."

— Patient review of Dr. J. Chris Smith via Yellow Pages/HelpYouAchieve

"While I am very very pleased with the care that she receives, I am very concerned over their merger with graves Gilbert clinic. It is now extremely difficult to get a..."

— Patient review via Yelp/MapQuest

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.