Now welcoming new patients

Care that feels like family, right here in West Knoxville.

Trusted pediatric care for infants, children, and teens. Led by Dr. Syed Akhter with warmth, patience, and clinical excellence.

BlueCare TN accepted
Same day sick visits
Telehealth available
The Pediatric Consultants of Cedar Bluff team smiling together in the office
Since
2004
About the practice

A calm, welcoming place for growing families.

Our West Knoxville pediatric clinic, led by Dr. Akhter, provides trusted, compassionate care for infants, children, and adolescents. We offer well child visits, same day sick appointments, newborn care, immunizations, school and sports physicals, and support for developmental, behavioral, and chronic health needs. Designed with families in mind, our office features separate waiting rooms for sick and well visits, after hours on call access, and telehealth options for added convenience. We accept most major insurance plans, including BlueCare TN, and are here to support your family every step of the way.

Separate waiting rooms
Sick and well visits stay comfortably apart.
After hours on call
A trusted voice when questions come up at night.
Telehealth visits
Quality care from the comfort of your home.
BlueCare TN accepted
Most major insurance plans supported.
Complete pediatric care

Every stage of childhood, thoughtfully cared for.

From the first newborn snuggle to graduation photos, our team is here for the milestones, the scraped knees, and everything in between.

Preventive Care

Routine well child visits that track growth, milestones, and long term health.

Same Day Care

Urgent appointments when your child needs to be seen right away.

Newborn and Infant Care

Gentle guidance from those first days home through the first year.

Immunizations

On schedule vaccinations to keep your family and community protected.

Child Wellness

Nutrition, sleep, and developmental support for happy, healthy kids.

Chronic Condition Care

Ongoing support for asthma, allergies, and other long term needs.

Adolescent and Teen Care

Trusted care through the changes of the tween and teen years.

School and Sports Physicals

Complete physicals so kids can safely take the field or classroom.

Dr. Syed Akhter, pediatrician
20+ years caring for kids
Meet your pediatrician

Dr. Syed Akhter

Dr. Akhter has spent his career caring for the children of East Tennessee with a simple belief: every family deserves a doctor who truly listens. He blends decades of clinical experience with the calm, warm presence that turns a first visit into a lasting relationship.

His approach treats medicine as a partnership between doctor, parent, and child. Every appointment is a chance to answer questions, share knowledge, and help your family feel confident about the road ahead.

Outside the clinic, he is an active advocate for pediatric wellness across the Knoxville community.

20+
Years experience
10k+
Families served
Board
Certified pediatrician
Answers for parents

Questions we hear often.

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A caring pediatrician with a young patient

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