Jennifer H. Brinkmann, MD

Family Medicine Physician, Pediatrician

4.9/5 (306 ratings) 42 comments

Dog lover, avid reader (always looking for a good book recommendation), loves to cook, garden, hike, travel, and any activity involving water.

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About Me

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish

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I'm native to East TN, born in Chattanooga, and I trained here in TN with medical school and residency in Memphis. I moved to Knoxville to be closer to family and live here with my husband and our three daughters. I love my work/life balance and that UT allows me the flexibility to be able to be present when my family needs me.

Clinical Focus:
Primary holistic care of families

Specialties:
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics

Education & Credentials

Medical School

University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee

Internships

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Memphis Regional Medical Center and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee

Residencies

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Memphis Regional Medical Center and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee Chief Resident, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics)

Organizations & Societies

American College of Physicians American Academy of Pediatrics

I love that I have the ability to prevent disease before it happens. I want to help all of my patients live their best quality of life possible both physically and emotionally.
— Jennifer H. Brinkmann

Where I See Patients

Family Physicians West

9625 Kroger Park Drive Suite 500Knoxville, TN 37922

Phone: 865-531-8100

Directions
UT Family Physicians West

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My Ratings & Reviews

overall experience

306 ratings

4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this provider

    4.9

  • Provider explained things clearly

    5.0

  • Provider showed concern

    5.0

  • Provider included you in decisions

    5.0

  • How likely is it that you would recommend this provider to a friend or family

    5.0

42 Patient Reviews

Very Good
5.0
July 31, 2024
Listened, concerned, respectful, helpful
5.0
July 31, 2024
Dr Brinkmann is AWSOME...
5.0
July 9, 2024
Dr. Brinkmann is genuinely warm caring and extremely knowledgeable reassuring me that my well being is her priority.
5.0
July 4, 2024
A+
5.0
June 18, 2024
Great bedside manner, appreciated her kindness!
5.0
June 17, 2024
Dr. Brinkman is great!
5.0
June 15, 2024
Dr. Brinkman was well versed about my history and went above and beyond checking out all health areas. She took a good deal of time addressing and assessing all health issues. Genuinely caring and professional with a great deal of knowledge.
5.0
June 7, 2024
I've been with this practice 20 years and these women have never disappointed me.
5.0
June 6, 2024
Dr. Jennifer Brinkmann is the absolute best primary doctor I ever had, she takes her time to listen to her patients instead of talking over them
5.0
May 21, 2024
Very good and easy to talk to.
5.0
May 14, 2024
Dr Brinkman is a wonderful doctor. She is genuinely concerned about my health and listens intently to my questions and concerns. She makes recommendations for health improvements including exercise, diet, and vitamins and doesn't simply push for more medications. She looks at me as a whole person, not just as a patient.
5.0
May 9, 2024
GOOD
5.0
May 8, 2024
Dr. Brinkman takes plenty of time talk and listen and treats you like a normal human. She is also very thorough in her following up on concerns from the last visit.
5.0
May 5, 2024
Dr. Brinkman did an excellent job walking me through all my health issues, explaining options and next steps. As someone with high standards and in healthcare myself, I was very impressed with the care I received.
5.0
April 30, 2024
Dr. Brinkmann is the best doctor I've ever had. She listens and is empathetic but also direct. She doesn't mince words and she makes sure I know that I have a part in my health and what I can do. I feel cared for when I see her.
5.0
April 27, 2024
Great
5.0
April 25, 2024
Dr. Brinkmann is the most personable physician I have ever had. She is my third physician in this practice (over thirty years). She is the best of the three and all three have been excellent.
5.0
April 21, 2024
Dr. Brinkman is an excellent listener and she addressed all my questions adequately. She demonstrated great concern for me and discussed findings from Dr. [...] analysis of my UTMC Sleep Study. Furthermore, Dr. Brinkman set up an upper GI appointment for me with Dr. [...], my gastroenterologist. Dr. Brinkman is an exemplary ambassador for UTMC.
5.0
April 17, 2024
Dr. Brinkmann is a great doctor and a great person. I always leave feeling really good after talking with her. She always listens to me and I feel like she understands where I am coming from. And then explains everything so I can understand it.
5.0
April 5, 2024
Very good experience
5.0
March 23, 2024
Professional, expert knowledge & assistance! She gave me her undivided attention!
5.0
March 19, 2024
Dr Brinkman is very caring, listens to her patients and discusses all options.
5.0
March 8, 2024
Dr. Brinkmann was treating me as a whole person, not just a quick update from my recent [...].
5.0
March 7, 2024
Always takes her time during the appointment to decuss all my concerns
5.0
March 6, 2024
5 star experience
5.0
March 1, 2024
Good
5.0
February 23, 2024
Dr Brinkmann is wonderful!
5.0
February 22, 2024
Dr. Brinkmann has been an OUTSTANDING physician since I started using her years ago. That was NOT the case with my previous physicians at the same location, so I truly appreciate her.
5.0
February 17, 2024
Friendly, listened, answered my questions
5.0
February 2, 2024
I appreciate Dr. Brinkmann's attention and patience. I never feel rush when I'm in the office. She takes the time it takes and makes sure that all my questions have been answered. When I leave I feel good about the plan in place
5.0
November 30, 2023
Loved Dr. Brinkmann. I learned things from her about my conditions-very knowledgeable.
5.0
October 31, 2023
Good Experience
5.0
October 9, 2023
I am very pleased with my dr and her assistant
5.0
September 25, 2023
My provider is always great .
5.0
September 9, 2023
Always amazing
5.0
September 8, 2023
Doctor Brinkmann takes time for her patients and truly cares
5.0
September 2, 2023
I appreciate Dr. Brinkmann's Care and Concern for my wellbeing
5.0
August 29, 2023
Dr. Brinkmann is AMAZING!!
5.0
August 29, 2023
Dr Brinkman was attentive. She answered all my questions and concerns in a matter that made me feel like I was in good hands.
5.0
August 23, 2023
Very thorough, helpful and concerned
5.0
August 17, 2023
I had a [...] this summer. Many things changed re: meds, exercise routines, etc. Dr. Brinkman has spent lots of time with discussing lots of information.
5.0
August 15, 2023