
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Pediatrics • Jackson, TN
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Children's Services in Jackson is a Vanderbilt Children's Hospital specialty pediatric clinic in Jackson, Tennessee, serving West Tennessee for over 25 years. The clinic offers cardiology, developmental medicine, diabetes, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, and related pediatric services, with the same specialists from the Nashville campus available to coordinate care with family pediatricians.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
Patients praise
- Dedicated, kind, and knowledgeable medical staff
- Effective treatment leading to patient progress
- Strong communication and thorough care from specific pediatricians
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- 2.6/5 stars
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- 4.1/5 stars
- 14 reviews
- Trustburn (Jackson Developmental Center)
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- Really not a good place for your kids with any problem they just give them meds and don't care about their situation.
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- Dr. Penny is our pediatrician, and I cannot say enough great things! ... She is patient, thorough, and so kind. I never feel rushed when we see her.
- LocalityBiz Review of Children's Medical Group
- Jackson Developmental Center has been an incredibly positive experience for my child. The staff is caring, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to the children's well-being.
- Trustburn Review of Jackson Developmental Center
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Common complaints
- Poor communication regarding scheduling appointments
- Long wait times or last-minute appointment cancellations
- Staff rudeness and lack of professionalism
- Administrative and systemic issues, including Medicaid billing and access challenges
- Concerns that clinical care focuses on medication without addressing broader patient needs
"Really not a good place for your kids with any problem they just give them meds and don't care about their situation."
- Birdeye Review of Cay Clinic"Dr. Penny is our pediatrician, and I cannot say enough great things! ... She is patient, thorough, and so kind. I never feel rushed when we see her."
- LocalityBiz Review of Children's Medical Group"Jackson Developmental Center has been an incredibly positive experience for my child. The staff is caring, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to the children's well-being."
- Trustburn Review of Jackson Developmental CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Catholic Charities of Jackson raises awareness of adoption and post-adoption services - Mississippi Catholic - Jun 16, 2026
- Youth Diversion and Enrichment Center readies to offer a gamut of innovations – Jackson Advocate - Sep 22, 2025
- A new pathway for Jackson’s youth: Inside the Youth Diversion and Enrichment – Jackson Advocate - Oct 12, 2025
- CSA feature: Catholic Charities – Diocese of Jackson - Mississippi Catholic - Dec 11, 2025
- Judge Carlyn M. Hicks Announces Youth Diversion & Enrichment Center at Jackson Medical Mall – Jackson Advocate - Sep 12, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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