Nephrologists Near Me in Cookeville, TN - Ascension

Nephrology • Cookeville, TN

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Clinic Type

Nephrology

Address

1589 Sparta St, Mcminnville, TN 37110

Phone

(931) 559-5959

Email

careers@ascension.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/specialty/nephrologists/cookeville--tennessee

Emergency Care

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to the ER.

Services Offered

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Team

Jacqueline D Blanton — ACNP-BC
Zaid A Brifkani — MD
Christie A Green — MD
Leanna V Ritchie — MD, MBA
Taylor A Russell — APNP
Gabino M Maza Rodas — MD
Rohan Kataria — MD
Jobeth T McCoy — DO

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades (Dr. Zaid Brifkani): 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
Healthgrades (Dr. Gabino Maza Rodas): 5.0/5 (1 review)
Vitals (Dr. Lee R. Crowe): Not specified (1 written review)
Birdeye (Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care): Low satisfaction reported for urgent care services (1,681 reviews (general urgent care facility))

Patients praise

Doctors described as friendly, personable, and knowledgeable
Staff noted as efficient and compassionate in specialized clinics like The Kidney Care Clinic
Doctors take time to explain conditions and treatments thoroughly
Efficient and caring patient support for chronic kidney care

Common complaints

Long wait times for appointments and walk-ins
Concerns regarding front-desk staff professionalism and courtesy
Lack of transparency in billing and insurance charges
Patients feeling dismissed or treated without respect

"Dr. Crowe is one of the best doctors I have ever visited. He is my mom's doctor... He is friendly, personable, and he answers any questions we have."

— Vitals review for Dr. Lee R. Crowe

"The entire staff is very friendly and efficient. My husband has now seen Dr Brifkani, Dr Rodas, Dr Kataria, and the sweetheart FNP, Taylor Russell. Each has been very informative and patient to answer questions."

— The Kidney Care Clinic testimonial

"I was disappointed with my recent experience at this facility. From the moment I arrived, I felt dismissed and uncomfortable... The overall Customer service and compassion matter in healthcare, and this visit did not meet those expectations."

— Birdeye review for Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care Cookeville

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

In the News

Leanna V Ritchie, MD, MBA, Nephrology - Kidney Health - Ascension — Aug 12, 2025
Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Launch 24/7 Teleneurology Services to Expand Stroke and Neurologic Care | Ascension — Feb 1, 2026

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