Dr. Kristen A. McFarland, MD
Internal Medicine
University Internal Medicine
1932 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920 Directions
5.0 out of 5
557 verified ratings
557 Ratings, 431 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Jan 28, 2026
Dr. Kristen McFarland is the best of the best. She truly cares about me, not just as a patient but as a person. She always listens to what I have going on.
Jan 27, 2026
I called in with a new medical problem and she worked me into see her that morning. She listened and examined me and scheduled an ultrasound of a cyst in my arm that I did not realize was there until it was painful.
Jan 23, 2026
She is the compassionate doctor I know.
Jan 23, 2026
She listens to my concerns and makes helpful suggestions.
Jan 22, 2026
She is so concerned and makes me feel cared for.
Jan 22, 2026
I can always trust that Dr. McFarland will provide as much care and time as I need to take care of any of my medical needs.
Jan 22, 2026
Dr. McFarland is an awesome doctor. She actually cares!
Jan 22, 2026
Dr. McFarland is always efficient, caring, concerned, and absolutely the best in her field. She takes the time to listen and determine what is going on, and I have always received outstanding service from her. Professional, courteous, and amazing.
Jan 22, 2026
Dr McFarland is a wonderful physician. She listens and includes me in decisions about my health plan.
Jan 22, 2026
Dr McFarland is very knowledgeable, spends time asking questions, listening and offering solutions through further lab work, therapy, medication. She is good about involving me in decisions about my own healthcare.
Jan 21, 2026
Thorough, kind and interested. Not the least bit rushed.
Jan 20, 2026
Amazing care
Jan 20, 2026
Dr McFarland is one of a very few top-level Internal Medicine primary care physicians. She is very thorough with a tremendous knowledge of medicine. I would recommend her to anyone needing an excellent physician.
Jan 18, 2026
She takes her time and listens. She never feels like she is rushing with you. One of the best primary care doctors I have ever had.
Jan 18, 2026
She is an amazing thoughtful and goes above and beyond her duties
Jan 17, 2026
Outstanding care
Jan 16, 2026
She listens to me, and doesn’t rush. We discuss options and I am part of the process. She cares about me.
Jan 16, 2026
She's a very caring and knowledgeable doctor. Her bedside manner is to listen, educate, and inforn to help you make the best health decisions for you.
Jan 16, 2026
She the best and explains all details throughly.
Jan 15, 2026
Great doctor.
Jan 15, 2026
Dr. McFarland is attentive, kind, smart and overall the best doctor I have known in the 30 years I have worked in healthcare. I am so fortunate to be under her care as my primary physician along with my family. She is the best!
Jan 14, 2026
She is caring and passionate.
Jan 13, 2026
She is a great doctor
Jan 13, 2026
Thorough, professional, easy to communicate with. Not in a hurry.
Jan 11, 2026
She’s amazing!
Prompt. Kind. Listens. Gives positive feedback.
Jan 11, 2026
She’s good
Jan 10, 2026
Listens to my concerns. Always makes me feel comfortable. Speaks in terms I understand. Friendly.
Jan 9, 2026
Dr. Mcfarland is the best doctor to deal with. She listen's to all your problem's and help's you understand them.
Jan 9, 2026
The nicest Dr I’ve ever been to. I would definitely recommend. Always honest and gives great advise on how to get healthy.
Jan 9, 2026
Dr. McFarland is a knowledgable, thoughtful, and most caring professional.
Jan 7, 2026
She listens, discusses, gives options, shows real concern. Couldn't ask for a better physician.
Jan 6, 2026
Very thorough, listens well, offers advice, and testing if necessary. She is also very personable and easy to talk to !
Jan 6, 2026
Listens well and is a kind doctor
Jan 5, 2026
Dr.McFarland is the best. She’s very caring every time I have an appointment.
Jan 4, 2026
She takes the time to listen to me and makes sure that I feel comfortable talking to her.
Dec 28, 2025
Dr McFarland is skilled, knowledgeable, professional and kind. I consider her a valuable asset to the medical staff at UT.
Dec 27, 2025
I really like Dr McFarland she is great
Dec 27, 2025
She is the best' Good listener and cares about your welfare.
Dec 24, 2025
Her thorough and caring approach!
Dec 24, 2025
She cares. She's a very thorough doctor. She listens and takes time with you.
Dec 23, 2025
She's a great doctor. She cares about her patients. She listens and answers your questions. She is honest with you. I would recommend all my friends to go to her.
Dec 23, 2025
She take interest in her patients and always has time to talk and really listens to you
Dec 23, 2025
Dr. McFarland is always attentive to my concerns. She listens and treats me like I am a real person, not just a number coming through her office.
Dec 22, 2025
She listens and cares.
Dec 22, 2025
Dr. McFarland listens to her patients with their concerns. She explains things where patients can understand. She is a great doctor.
Dec 20, 2025
Kind, caring, concerned and very smart. Great combination.
Dec 19, 2025
She is an excellent doctor. I have never experienced a negative issue in making an appointment or getting help. She is a doctor that really LISTENS!
Dec 16, 2025
She is unquestionably the best doctor I’ve ever had.
Dec 16, 2025
Very knowledgeable, takes her time and listens. Wiling to go the extra mile to explore medical issues. Highly recommend.
Dec 13, 2025
Dr. McFarland always makes me feel that my health issues are important to her, and she takes the time to address each one. She goes over options and I have a part in decisions.