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Dr. Ken Pitman, MD

Dr. Ken Pitman, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Ken Pitman, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pitman has extensive experience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. He graduated from East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities Parkridge Medical Center and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Agape Youth Behavioral Health

7446 Shallowford Rd Ste 104 Chattanooga, TN 37421
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pitman specializes in the areas of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatrics & Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Pitman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pitman

4.0
23 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Dr Pittman manages ADHD medications for two of my boys who also have autism. He is attentive, patient, and very knowledgeable. He explains how each medication works in the body, what to look for as for side effects, etc. He also engages the child to talk about their interests. He's not just passing out scripts, he's taking care of the whole child. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Candy W in Rock Spring, GA – Jan 14, 2019
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Our son is severely autistic and suffers from the related behavioral problems that accompany children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. We had searched tirelessly for years for effective treatment for our son. We found Dr.Ken Pittman and Agape Youth Behavioral about a year ago. Each and every visit has been helpful to our son. Dr. Pittman is a caring and attentive listener to a concerned parent. His care has resulted in a great improvement in our teenage sons condition. We drive 70 mi. one way
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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MikeyP in Cartersville , GA – Sep 28, 2018
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Dr Pittman has been one of my child's doctor for 10 years and my younger child for about 6 years. Couldn't be happier. He is professional and extremely knowledgeable about the best medicine for my children's needs. Definitely recommend
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Amy S in Chattanooga, TN – Apr 17, 2018
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My son has been seeing Dr Pittman about 6 years. He always listens to us about issues we have or concerns we have. He explains things to us and just seems to be on top of what my son needs. I feel like he actually cares for his patients and it shows in how we are treated during our appointment. If you email him through the patient portal he usually replies back quickly. His staff is great and they are always very fast to get to me if I have to leave a message.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Heather in Cleveland, TN – Feb 20, 2018
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He has made a huge difference in my 13 year old grandson's life. He really listens and explains things very clearly. He has done more for my grandson in a few months than the previous Doctor did in years; I would give him 10 stars if I could!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Terri in Chattanooga, TN – Dec 16, 2016
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He is awesome. He explains everything and also listens to the concerns I have about my child.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Jan 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I generally try to complete a full assessment based on a child's history. I try to find the right medicine (or combination of medicines) to help based on this history and knowledge of what works well for a given combination of symptoms. My goal...read more
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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  • Indiana University

    Residency Hospital, 2011
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011
  • Indiana University Riley Hospital For Chldrn

    Internship Hospital, 2007
  • East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
  • Clemson University

    Undergraduate School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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Locations

Agape Youth Behavioral Health

Agape Youth Behavioral Health7446 Shallowford Rd Ste 104 Chattanooga, TN 37421
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St
    Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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