Dr. Donald Atkinson, MD

Psychiatry*•Male•Age 69

Psychiatry*

Dr. Donald Atkinson, MD is a psychiatrist in Cookeville, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Atkinson has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cookeville Regional Medical Center and Riverview Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Donald Atkinson, MD

Practice

1200 S Willow Ave Cookeville, TN 38506
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(931) 432-4123
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
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Accepting new patients

(931) 432-4123

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals

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Dr. Atkinson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Atkinson

3.0

4 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Clint – Mar 24, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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2 people found this helpful
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Adam in Cookeville , TN – Dec 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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nunya in Sparta, TN – Apr 05, 2017
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biography

Dr. Donald Atkinson, MD is a psychiatrist in Cookeville, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Atkinson has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Louisville School Of Med

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
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Locations

Practice

Plateau Mental Health System1200 S Willow Ave Cookeville, TN 38506
1

Practice

Office4325 Highway 127 N Crossville, TN 38571
2

Practice

Office501 Spruce St Livingston, TN 38570
3
Genoa Healthcare LLC120 Omni Dr McMinnville, TN 37110
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Riverview Regional Medical Center

    158 Hospital Dr
    Carthage, TN 37030

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd
    Cookeville, TN 38501
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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