Kristen A. McFarland, MD

Internist

5.0/5 (523 ratings) 115 comments

Enjoys spending time with her husband and family, playing with their three cats, watching UT football, running, cooking and jewelry design.

About Me

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken:
English

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Dr. McFarland moved to Knoxville, TN as a young child. She attended The University of Tennessee for both undergraduate and medical school. She completed her residency at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. She is a member of The American College of Physicians and The Knoxville Academy of Medicine. Dr. McFarland has always been passionate about medicine and values the relationships patients form with her as their primary care physician. She is married to Dr. Patrick McFarland.

Specialties:
Internal Medicine

Education & Credentials

Medical School

University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee

Residencies

University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Organizations & Societies

The American College of Physicians The Knoxville Academy of Medicine

Where I See Patients

University Internal Medicine

1932 Alcoa HwyKnoxville, TN 37920

Phone: 865-544-6500

Directions

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My Ratings & Reviews

overall experience

523 ratings

5.0

Likelihood of recommending this provider

5.0
Provider explained things clearly

5.0
Provider showed concern

5.0
Provider included you in decisions

5.0

115 Patient Reviews

“Dr Mc Farland listens and cares”

5.0

April 29, 2024

“Dr. McFarland is an outstanding physician who listens well, so professional and very thorough.”

5.0

April 29, 2024

“Dr. McFarland is so knowledgeable and kind - She is an excellent provider.”

5.0

April 25, 2024

“Excellent Dr.”

5.0

April 23, 2024

“Dr. McFarland is very thorough. She spent time explaining next steps.”

5.0

April 22, 2024

“I have recommended Dr. McFarland to my friends and they love her”

5.0

April 12, 2024

“Dr. Kristen McFarland is the Smartest & Best Doctor I've ever had!!! My Wife & I feel blessed to have Her taking care of Me!!!”

5.0

April 12, 2024

“Dr. McFarland is very thorough and shows sincerity in her solutions to get you to feeling better asap.”

5.0

April 11, 2024

“Dr. McFarland is fantastic. She goes out of her way to make sure she understands your problems and searches for a solution. We love her - so grateful she is our doctor.”

5.0

April 2, 2024

“Dr McFarland is a great doctor. She always listens To your concerns. Shows compassion. Always does appropriate follow up in a timely manner”

5.0

March 31, 2024

“The doctor is excelllent”

5.0

March 28, 2024

“Dr. McFarland and staff are exceptional. She is very proactive and looks after my health. The next day she contacted me and the office was scheduling follow-up appointments with other specialists for me. She had also talked with my cardiologist. I feel very well cared for with Dr. McFarland”

5.0

March 26, 2024

“Very thorough and professional.”

5.0

March 23, 2024

“Dr McFarland truly cares about my health. My wife wants to see her but she's not taking new patients.”

5.0

March 22, 2024

“Dr. McFarland is the best doctor I've ever had. She is caring, knowledgeable, prompt, efficient, and thorough.”

5.0

March 21, 2024

“Offering options for treatment with clear explanations is one of her strong skills.”

5.0

March 20, 2024

“Amazing physician”

5.0

March 16, 2024

“Dr. McFarland is the best doctor I have ever seen. She is kind, patient, knowledgable and caring. She makes her patients feel like she really cares about them.”

4.8

March 16, 2024

“Dr. McFarland and her staff are wonderful! They truly care about me as a patient. Are very patient and are in no hurry to get to their next appointment. My health is a priority for them.”

5.0

March 14, 2024

“I feel so fortunate to have Dr. McFarland as my physician. She's personable, is thorough, she listens and explains details around options, meds, and next steps. I know she sincerely cares about meand I do her!”

5.0

March 13, 2024

“An excellent experience.”

5.0

March 13, 2024

“Dr McFarland also does a good job with me. He listens well and never makes me feel she is in a hurry to finish.”

5.0

March 8, 2024

“Dr McFarland is the very best doctor I have ever had, hands down. She is so knowledgeable and at the same time very caring and shows genuine concern about whatever the issue is. She is a great listener and makes you feel important to her which is very rare these days. She reminds me a lot of her dad, Dr [...] who is now retired. That is a compliment to both of them. Love love her!”

5.0

March 8, 2024

“I am always pleased with the care and concern of Dr. McFarland and her staff.”

5.0

March 6, 2024

“Showed concern, answered all my questions and and promptly did referrals for test needed. Very good experience.”

5.0

March 2, 2024

“Great experience”

5.0

March 2, 2024

“Dr. McFarland is amazing and one of the very best at UT. Her breadth of knowledge is astounding.”

5.0

March 2, 2024

“I thought no one could replace Dr. [...], as I started with her years ago and ultimately, she is responsible for me now seeing Dr. McFarland. Dr. McFarland is an incredibly knowledgeable and well-versed physician, but she is so much more. Her genuine care and concern for myself, and my husband is evident every time we see her or have need to call the office for assistance. Her attention to details, and thoroughness during examinations is extraordinary. Her follow up, even her informative letters exude her genuineness & concern!”

5.0

March 1, 2024

“Dr McFarland is the most awesome doctor I've ever been to! She is not only very intelligent and knowledgeable about her profession, but she is also more than helpful and interested in discussing any needs or problems that I might have! She is truly the best of the best! [...]”

5.0

March 1, 2024

“Dr. McFarland is my favorite doctor I've ever had!! She knows me well and is so very kind and understanding and her professionalism knows no end. All doctors could learn from her in how she treats her patients! A joy to see her when I am feeling at my worst!”

5.0

February 29, 2024

“Kristen McFarland is very thorough and spends quality time with her patients.”

5.0

February 28, 2024

“Dr. McFarland is amazing, thorough, kind caring and would 100% recommend her. Thankful for her!”

5.0

February 26, 2024

“Dr. Macfarland is a great listener and advisor. She does an excellent job of providing perspective and context for medication changes and other quality of life decisions.”

5.0

February 26, 2024

“Dr. McFarland is very good. She listens well and pillows and even encourages me to make my own healthcare decisions.”

5.0

February 19, 2024

“Dr. McFarland, in my opinion, is the most CARING, KNOWLEDGEABLE, EFFICIENT DOCTOR I have EVER had in my 77 years of life!”

5.0

February 16, 2024

“I am 71 years old and had many primary care docs. Dr. McFarland is THE BEST I've ever had... attentive, thorough and respectful.”

5.0

February 15, 2024

“Dr. McFarland is the absolute best!!!! She is so caring and knowledgeable.”

5.0

February 13, 2024

“Kristen is a master sleuth of medicine. Every issue is approached, dissected, and ultimately solvedShe Is determined to solve a puzzle mastermind of the human body!! Finally, Dr. McFarland never belittles your concerns, but always actively listens and maintains her genuine sense of compassion.”

5.0

January 16, 2024

“We had a very good experience.”

5.0

January 2, 2024

“Dr. McFarland is excellent, even more so!”

5.0

January 2, 2024

“Doctor is always nice and ask a lot of questions which I like.”

5.0

December 28, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is the best doctor. I trust her. She always has time to answer all my questions. She goes beyond listening and recommending. She cares for me as not just a patient, but a person!”

5.0

December 22, 2023

“I couldn't imagine any better relationship with a physician than that we have with Dr. McFarland.”

5.0

December 22, 2023

“Dr McFarland is a fantastic doctor. She takes the time to listen to her patients. She provides excellent care, and we are lucky to have her as our PCP!”

5.0

December 21, 2023

“DR McFarland is an excellent and caring doctor. She listens and understands what I tell her. I tell everyone that she is a great doctor.”

5.0

December 20, 2023

“I trust and respect the doctor.”

5.0

December 16, 2023

“Dr McFarland is an excellent physician who listens and responds to my health issues and concerns.”

5.0

December 10, 2023

“Dr McFarland is an excellent physician, I am beyond grateful to have her as my primary care physician.”

5.0

December 9, 2023

“My doctor has always addressed any issues I have”

5.0

December 7, 2023

“Awesome!”

5.0

December 7, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is an exceptional doctor and goes beyond the average. She's very professional, courteous, and explains any and all concerns with me. She includes me in the decision making of my health. She and her team (nurse [...]) are truly the exception.”

5.0

November 29, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is beyond "Very Good" in all areas covered by the above questions and in all other dimensions affecting me as a patient. I very fortunate to have her as my Primacy Care Provider.”

5.0

November 23, 2023

“I recommend this place any time is it good hospital. [...] You guys do a good job there. You gave me some pain pills and you took good care of me and. And that's what I want to the emergency room too. Guys, you ladies in gentlemen, do a good job. I love the place I've had 2 operations there. You gotta first class people there you do a beautiful job [...]”

5.0

November 21, 2023

“Good”

5.0

November 21, 2023

“Dr McFarland always does a good job.”

5.0

November 16, 2023

“Dr McFarland very caring physicians..explores any concerns”

5.0

November 16, 2023

“Dr McFarland does an exceptional job. She's attentive, concerned, thorough and holds me accountable to taking care of my health. I know many people who feel their physician holds responsibility for their health. That's not the case. We own that responsibliity with expect advice from our physicians.”

5.0

November 14, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is a Blessing !!!”

5.0

November 13, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is the best Dr I have ever had. She is professional and so thorough and has a lovely bedside manner.”

5.0

November 10, 2023

“Good listener”

5.0

November 7, 2023

“I am so lucky to have her”

5.0

November 4, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is truly the best physician I've ever seen.”

5.0

November 3, 2023

“Dr McFarland is the best doctor I've ever had. She is caring, compassionate, informative and knowledgeable.”

5.0

November 3, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is dedicated to being the best physician possible. She is outstanding in every way!”

5.0

November 2, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is an outstanding physician. She truly LISTENS. She actually lays hands on me which is a rarity these days. She respects my opinions. I can't say enough about her!”

5.0

October 28, 2023

“Dr. Kristen McFarland is an incredible doctor. She is always compassionate and takes great care of me as a patient. She truly cares about her patients and has greatly improved my health.”

5.0

October 26, 2023

“Happy with my health care providers”

5.0

October 26, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is an excellent listener & dr. It is obvious that she wants the best for her patients. Hope I never have to change to a new dr. Do everything possible to keep Dr. McFarland @ UTMC.”

5.0

October 26, 2023

“Most professional and caring Doctor that I have been associated with.”

5.0

October 23, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is the best doctor I have ever had. She is very knowledgeable and professional.”

5.0

October 18, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is an exceptional doctor. [...]”

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October 9, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is at the top of my list of ALL the many doctors I have seen in my 78 years! Thorough, innovative, explains things well, listens and accepts my input, and caring all come to mind when I think of her.”

5.0

October 3, 2023

“Dr McFarland is top of the line. I hope I have her forever. Excellent in every aspect.”

5.0

September 28, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is wonderful to work with. She is caring, insightful and focused on the patient's overall wellbeing. I would highly recommend her and her practice to anyone seeking to improve one's overall health and outlook for a balanced regimen.”

5.0

September 23, 2023

“I am not a chart number to Dr. McFarland. Not only does she know my history and current medical problems. She knows who my specialist doctors are and what they're saying. Dr. McFarland is a TRUE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN who has been a blessing in my physical and mental health.”

5.0

September 22, 2023

“My doctor, Dr. Kristen McFarland is the best and I am so glad she is taking care of me.”

5.0

September 21, 2023

“I always recommend Dr. Mcfarland. She really listens and explains.”

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September 21, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is a wonderful, caring doctor and I always recommend her!”

5.0

September 20, 2023

“Dr. McFarland and […] ate the best! I've always had a great experience!”

5.0

September 14, 2023

“Dr. McFarland helped with setting up physical therapy but also got some xrays which narrowed down what the problem was in my back.”

5.0

September 11, 2023

“Can't say enough good things about Dr McFarland and her nurse […]. They are so kind and really focus on the patient.”

5.0

September 7, 2023

“This doctor is one of the BEST DOCTORS I have ever had!!!”

5.0

August 31, 2023

“During every visit I've had with Dr. McFarland she has been very focused on my concerns and has given me all the time and focus to address my issues. In my opinion, she is knowledgeable, professional, and, at the same time, kind and personable.”

5.0

August 26, 2023

“I recommend her and her staff to everyone I talk to”

5.0

August 24, 2023

“Willing to listen and take time to share problems. Does not run in and run out like most doctors do these days. Does not type on a computer while examining you. Does take the time to listen. She is the best.”

5.0

August 22, 2023

“Have recommended Dr McFarland. Excellent listening to patient.”

5.0

August 20, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is an excellent Dr. I hope she doesn't do so much she gets burned out. That's why I wouldn't recommend her. She would be to valuable to loose.”

5.0

August 19, 2023

“Dr Mcfarland is very thorough and takes time to listen. She's very knowledgeable and you know you can trust her.”

5.0

August 15, 2023

“Always good”

5.0

August 12, 2023

“Exceptional!”

5.0

August 10, 2023

“Good”

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August 10, 2023

“Very concerned about my well being”

5.0

August 9, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is always efficient and very attentive to your concerns.”

5.0

August 6, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is by far the best doctor I've ever had. She is knowledgeable, kind, thorough, and caring.”

5.0

August 3, 2023

“Again, Dr McFarland and her staff went above and beyond my expectations.”

5.0

August 3, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is knowledgeable and thorough.”

5.0

August 3, 2023

“Dr.McFarland truly cares about me.”

5.0

July 27, 2023

“Dr. McFarland always answers my questions completely and explains everything so I can understand.”

5.0

July 25, 2023

“Best doctor ever.”

5.0

July 14, 2023

“Dr McFarland is a wonderful, caring, knowledgeable physician. If I could I'd rank her a 10!”

5.0

July 14, 2023

“Very good”

5.0

July 8, 2023

“Dr. McFarland gives excellent care. She is very thorough, explains any changes she would like to make in great detail, informs me of benefits and risks in any procedures and meds and listens attentively to any concerns or issues I have.”

5.0

July 8, 2023

“I could not ask for a better physician than Dr. McFarland. She listens thoroughly and is amazing.”

5.0

July 8, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is excellent - focused, attentive, & thorough.”

5.0

July 5, 2023

“My physician provides excellent care for me”

5.0

June 29, 2023

“Dr. McFarland is the very best physician I have ever had. I definitely have recommended her to other family members.”

5.0

June 29, 2023

“Always takes into consideration my participation/thoughts regarding my treatment”

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June 24, 2023

“I had a good visit.”

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June 23, 2023

“Great bedside manner, listened well offered options and explained them thoroughly”

5.0

June 23, 2023

“Kristen McFarland is a superb physician, smart, knowledgeable, caring and committed to providing the best thoughtful medical care.”

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June 22, 2023

“Dr McFarland is the best Primary Care Physician I've ever had (at least 7 in my adult life). She listens well and includes me in my care. The only downside is that she is not taking new patients. I am always recommending my friends check to see if she is when they are looking for someone new.”

5.0

June 17, 2023

“DR. MCFARLAND HAS EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, IS A GREAT LISTENER AND DISPENSES ADVISE WITH SINCERITY.”

5.0

June 9, 2023

“Excellent clinician, love her!”

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June 5, 2023

“I continue to recommend and "sing the praises" of Dr. Kristen McFarland! One of the BEST doctors ever!”

5.0

June 2, 2023

“Dr McFarland is excellent doctor in my eyes”

5.0

May 30, 2023

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