Dr. Robert Pilkinton Sr, MD
Family Medicine*
60+ years of experience
Dr. Robert Pilkinton Sr, MD is a family medicine physician in Nashville, TN and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1963. He is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.9 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (54 reviews)
Practice
3441 Dickerson Pike Nashville, TN 37207Telehealth available
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pilkinton Sr
4.9
54 ratings, 35 with a written review
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Dr. Pilkinton is a Nashville treasure!!! He has faithfully served me, and every patient, with incredible knowledge and skill coupled with a caring heart!He is the finest family physician I’ve ever met!!!
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Steve Flatt – Mar 10, 2025
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Dr. Pilkinton Sr and staff were extremely professional, and spent ample time with me explaining and providing additional informative information. Absolutely would recommend Dr Pilkinton Sr for family or friends.
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
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James King – Jul 24, 2020
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Always a good experience. Short wait time to see the doctor.
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
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Jul 11, 2020
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Has been our Dr.for a long time, don't know what we'll do if we ever have to change.
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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Michael McLaughlin – Jun 21, 2020
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Regular visit as i have been doing with Dr. Pilkinton since 1995
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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Robert – Jun 12, 2020
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360 visit
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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Henry D Slaughter – Jun 07, 2020
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RIGHT ON TIME AND GIVEN EXCELLENT CARE. HE IS THE BEST. GIVEN GOOD ADVICE AND A REFERRAL FOR A SKIN PROBLEM.
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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Robert Teeple – Jun 07, 2020
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I love Dr Pilkinton. He is the best very knowledgeable.
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
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May 28, 2020
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Dr. Pilkinton is a great caring doctor. He takes the time to listen to the patient and has been very knowledgeable and helpful about any concerns I've had over the years.
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
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Mar 07, 2020
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I have going to Dr. Pilkinton for 52 years. Why would I think of changing now?
He is professional and caring and takes time to be with you. If he can't find your problem he will find someone who can.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Gail Swann – Feb 29, 2020
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Excellent Care by an Excellent Doctor & his Staff
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
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Kuldipinder S Mann – Feb 20, 2020
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I always have confidence in Dr. Pilkinton and his staff.
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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Jan 15, 2020
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He is an awesome doctor. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a listening and caring doctor.
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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AJ – Jan 13, 2020
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Always a pleasure to visit no matter why. Literally has saved my life. Excellent physician and person! Great staff!
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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Alvin Clark – Jan 06, 2020
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It was a follow up from my previous visit
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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Dec 31, 2019
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Very good
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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TN – Dec 23, 2019
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A great doctor, a good person.
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
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Patsy Claytor in NASHVILLE, TN – Dec 22, 2019
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I have been seeing him for years. He has helped head off many potential problems and takes care of any health problems.
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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Dec 08, 2019
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best personal care and caring physician you will ever have. his staff is very prompt and competent and attentive. I always feel better after my appointment
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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billy in hendersonville, TN – Jun 29, 2019
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Dr. Pilkinton is an excellent MD. He has been our family doctor for over 40 years and has always given us excellent care. He is very wise and caring and wants only what is best for his patients. We highly recommend Dr. Pilkinton to anyone looking for a great family doctor.
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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Charles Baugh – Jun 08, 2019
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Dr. Robert Pilkinton Sr, MD is a family medicine physician in Nashville, TN and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1963. He is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.Family Medicine
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University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1963
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Practice
TriStar Skyline Medical Center3441 Dickerson Pike Nashville, TN 37207
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 60
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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Make an appointment at Tristar Skyline Medical Center today at
(615) 952-0874.