Dr. Parnell Donahue M.D., Doctor
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Dr. Parnell Donahue M.D.

Pediatrician

950 Midlothian DR Nashville TN, 37027
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About

I work with the US Military conducting qualifiy physical exams on candidates for enlistment. 

I am a published author currently passionate about parenting. My wife and I have raised four children all of whom have their Ph.D.s and two are also M.D.s. All are very successful in their fields. I have two current parenting books and am working on a series of five more. See more info below.

Education and Training

Medical College of Wisconsin / Medical College of Wisconsin

Medical College of Wisconsin 1964

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

Male English 60 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Adolescent MedicinePediatricsSports Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local, National and International Public Speaking -

Awards

  • Distinguished Service Award: The Nat. Interscholastic Athle. Admin Association   
  • Distinguished Service Award: Wis. Athle. Directors Association   
  • Senior Ped. Award 2014: Tennn Cha. Am. Acad. of Peds   

Treatments

  • Military Candidates (Recruits)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, The Irish American Paediactric Society

Articles and Publications

  • Boolks Published:

    Germs Make Me Sick, A book on infectious diseases for grade and middle school students. Alfred A Knopf

    Sports Doc: Medical Advice, Diet, Fitness, Tips, and Other Essential Hints For Young Athletes -The first sports medicine book for High School and College athletes. Knopf

    Messengers in Denim: The Amazing Things Parents Can Learn From Teens,Mapletree Publishers

    Tools For Effective Parenting,Tate Publishers

  • Published Books

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard work and great wife.

Areas of research

  • Best parenting practices.

Teaching and speaking

  • Have had teaching positions at Medical College of Wisconsin, Emery University Medical School, Medical College of Georgia

Hobbies / Sports

  • Writing, Wood Working, Gardening, Cooking, Tending Family

Favorite professional publications

  • Pediatrics

Areas of research

Best parenting practices.

Dr. Parnell Donahue M.D.'s Practice location

950 Midlothian DR -
Nashville, TN 37027
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New patients: 615-604-0963

105 WESTWOOD PL -
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
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New patients: 615-371-3000
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