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  • Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Pediatric Sports Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 30 years of experience
  • The Center for Pediatric Excellence, PLLC 300 Stonecrest Blvd Ste 250, Smyrna, TN 37167

Brief Intro

Derek K. Johnson, MD is from Seat Pleasant, MD, a town that shares a border with Washington, D.C. He graduated from the University of Maryland-College Park in 1991 and is a proud Maryland Terp alumnus and supporter. He attended the University of Pittsburgh-School of Medicine and graduated in 1995. Dr. Johnson completed his National Capital Consortium Pediatric Residency at the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Johnson was a U.S. Army physician until June 2001, then began civilian life as a board certified pediatrician. In 2013, he became certified as a concussion specialist. He practices at The Center for Pediatric Excellence, PLLC and The Derek Johnson, M.D. Concussion Clinic, PLLC. He is on staff at St. Thomas Hospital-Rutherford and StoneCrest Hospital. Dr. Johnson is also a Concussion Consultant with the MTSU football team. Dr. Johnson loves spending time with his family, sports, movies, community service, motorcycling, gardening, travel, and the fine arts. He is active here at First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro, on the board at the Boys and Girls Club of Rutherford County, active in his fraternity Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., coaches youth sports and is a TSSAA football official.Derek K. Johnson, M.D. Pediatrician/Concussion Specialist The Center for Pediatric Excellence, PLLC The Derek Johnson, M.D. Concussion Clinic, PLLC

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine - 1995

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • The Center for Pediatric Excellence, PLLC
  • 300 Stonecrest Blvd Ste 250, Smyrna, TN 37167
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Pediatrics
  • Family Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Pediatric Sports Medicine
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Conditions Addressed

  • Acne
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Conjunctivitis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Autism
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Bacterial Pneumonia
  • Bronchial Asthma
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Burns
  • Chickenpox
  • Epilepsy
  • Otitis Media
  • Pneumonia
  • Plantar Warts
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
  • Athlete's Foot
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Pink Eye
  • Eye Allergies
  • Dry Eyes
  • Asthma
  • Skin Rash
  • Cold and Flu
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Learning Disorder
  • Learning-related Vision Problems
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Procedures Performed

  • Circumcision
  • Pediatric Care
  • Pediatric and Adolescent Well Child Exams
  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Pediatric Sleep Problems
  • Pediatric Urgent Care
  • Newborn Visits
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prenatal Visits
  • School Physical
  • Vaccinations and Immunizations
  • Sick Care
  • Sick Visits
  • Health & Nutrition Counseling
  • Birth Control
  • Blood Work
  • Urine Tests
  • Concussion Evaluation and Treatment
  • Concussion Management
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Medica
  • Tricare
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • AmeriGroup
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Golden Rule
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Humana
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aetna
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  • Cancer 18
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 29
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 25
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 27
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 28
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
  • Children's Hospital 6
  • Urology 27
  • Psychiatry 39
  • Geriatrics 20
  • Rehabilitation 27
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 9
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 7
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10