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Dr. Melody Tharp, MD

Dr. Melody Tharp, MD

Family Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Melody Tharp, MD is a family medicine physician in Clinton, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HOLY FAMILY COLLEGE in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Big South Fork Medical Center and Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She is not accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

121 Frank L Diggs Dr Clinton, TN 37716
Telehealth available
(865) 457-8840

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tharp specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Tharp's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tharp

3.7
15 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
67%
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1 star
33%
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Walmart pharmacy in clinton, tn has been trying to get a prescription approval from Dr. Tharp for weeks now, for a script to be renewed/refilled and today 8/4/2024 the pharmacy says they have yet to have Dr. Tharpe call them back for approval. I ran out of this medication as of July 29th, 2024. Does she even work in the Clinton office anymore? The phone answering staff are very very difficult to get any information about contacting her, they put you on hold and 5 seconds later the line usually goes dead.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Margaret Dameron – Aug 05, 2024
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Saw Dr. Tharp for years, as did my family. She and her team dismissed my father's concerns that later turned out to be stage 4 cancer, were unhelpful with managing several chronic conditions, and made me feel like a drug-seeking nuisance as an adult with ADHD. Wouldn't recommend her to my worst enemy.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 18, 2022
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We have been bringing our 95 year-old Mom here for over 10 years. The people here are the best. Their motto to treat others the way they want to be treated is truly practiced throughout the office. Dr. Tharpe really listens because she cares.
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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Feb 08, 2019
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I've been with Summit Medical since 2007. Doctors have changed a couple times, due to reasons I'm unaware of. However, Dr. Melody Tharp is now my primary care physician & has been for the last 5 yrs or so. I am EXTREMELY pleased with her & love that she takes her time with me (I never feel as if I'm in an assembly line, like you do with some doctors). She is hard to set an appointment with but she is DEFINITELY worth the wait! Thanks Dr. Tharp for your ear & for the care you give to me & my kids
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Lisa Webber in Clinton, TN – Mar 07, 2017
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This Office is more like a Minute Clinic than a real doctor's office. I was a patient here for over one year and had never been able to schedule an appointment with Dr. Tharp...only nurse practitioners. It is against their policy to prescribe pain medications for ANY REASON. I have ruptured disk in my back, bone spurs, bulging disk have had 3 kidney stones while under their care. I had to see a specialist for pain medication.UNLESS YOUR'E JUST LOOKING FOR A FLU SHOOT, FIND ANOTHER DR.!!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Trevor Wheeler in Lake City, TN – Mar 02, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Melody Tharp, MD is a family medicine physician in Clinton, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HOLY FAMILY COLLEGE in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Big South Fork Medical...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Holy Family College

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Summit Medical Group of Clinton121 Frank L Diggs Dr Clinton, TN 37716
1
Summit Medical Group PLLC1225 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 200 Knoxville, TN 37909
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Big South Fork Medical Center

    18797 Alberta St
    Oneida, TN 37841

  • Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge

    990 Oak Ridge Tpke
    Oak Ridge, TN 37830
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

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

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr
    Powell, TN 37849
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% 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
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