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Green Hills Office

2325 Crestmoor Road
Suite 101
Nashville, TN 37215

Hours:

Mo: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

We: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Th: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fr: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sa: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Su: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Weekend visits are for acute care only; please call during business hours for an appointment.

New Patient?Call to request an appointment.

Austin Whitaker, M.D.

Physician - Pediatrics
About

A Nashville native and gradudate of Hume-Fogg High School, Dr. Austin Whitaker is excited to be practicing pediatrics in his hometown. After graduating with a degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Dr. Whitaker received his medical degree from the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He completed his pediatrics residency at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. In November 2017, Dr. Whitaker and his wife Rachel welcomed twins Caroline and Anderson. Dr. Whitaker’s favorite part of being a pediatrician is building relationships with families and being able to see children in all stages of life, from birth to college.

Ages Seen
Accepting new patients under age 18
Education
James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University
Residency
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
Associations
American Academy of Pediatrics

Patient Education
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Weight Management for Children
The following information is adapted from Tennessee’s Statewide Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan to provide helpful tips for your child to avoid health problems related to their weight.
Adolescent Injury Prevention
In this article, we provide helpful tips and information to prevent injuries in adolescents.
Adolescent Development Tips
We have compiled the following helpful resources to guide you and your family in your care for adolescents. Please reference them for what to expect of adolescents at these ages including information about their diet, sleep, teeth, schools, activities, discipline and puberty.
Aerobic Exercise
Learn about the benefits of aerobic exercise and recommendations for how much and how often you exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.