Our Story
The providers and staff at West Knoxville Pediatrics truly care about children and their well-being. We believe that all children deserve access to quality health care.
We would be delighted to welcome you into our family.
Meet Our Providers
Our team is committed to helping your kids stay healthy and reach their full potential. We invite you to get to know our providers and why they enjoy practicing medicine.
Life is about transitions and new adventures. I have 19 years of experience as a general pediatrician in Middle Tennessee, but I have only recently returned to East Tennessee to realize my dream of coming home to the community who taught me.
I truly enjoy helping people. I love getting to know patients and watching them develop from newborns to young adults. What could possibly be a more joyful job than that?
My husband and I have three sons who range in age from 15 to 25. My practice philosophy is to listen to the instincts of the child’s parent and be sure we are all comfortable as we can be at the end of the visit. It would be my honor to be entrusted to help care for your child.
EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate: B.A. Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN
- Medical School: M.D., Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
- Residency: University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
- Certifications & Memberships: American Board of Pediatrics, Partners in Pediatrics, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, East Tennessee Children's Hospital medical staff
INTERESTS
I spend most of my time with my husband and three sons. I enjoy cooking with them, watching movies, and exploring “off the beaten path” in the mountains or working on the family farm.
ARTICLES
- Back to School – Well Exams and Immunizations
In the midst of shopping lists, class registrations and a million other little things, a yearly physical could be the last thing on your mind for your child. Dr. McLevain-Wells says starting your child off with a routine well exam before school starts can help set them up for success throughout the year.
Pediatric Expert Advice with Dr. Wells - Preventing the Flu
I have always loved science and knew I wanted to be a doctor from a young age. I love that it provides the opportunity to learn new things every day and establish meaningful relationships while helping others. I love interacting with my young patients and establishing relationships with families in this community.
I love the autumn and watching the leaves change color. I also enjoy spending time with my family and cheering on the Vols.
EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate: B.S. East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tenn.
- Medical School: University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, Tenn.
- Residency: Children’s Hospital of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va., Pediatrics
- Certifications & Memberships: American Board of Pediatrics, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital medical staff, Partners in Pediatrics
INTERESTS
My family and I love to play outdoors, and we are not afraid of trying new things.
Rebecca Agner, D.O.
EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate: B.S., Microbiology (Chancellor’s Honor’s Program), University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
- Graduate: D.O., DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, TN
- Residency: Pediatric Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
- Certifications & Memberships: Kentucky Medical License, PALS, NRP, East Tennessee Children's Hospital medical staff
INTERESTS
Spending time with my husband and 1 y/o daughter, playing with our dogs, hikes, traveling, eating good food, reading, and painting.
Since I was young, I loved learning about the human body in school. I also knew that I wanted to work with children, so I combined the two and became a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
I have walked alongside parents as their children’s P.N.P for more than 13 years. I don’t take parents’ trust for granted. I love seeing a child’s world as they smile, laugh, and describe their thoughts and feelings to me; their enthusiasm for life is contagious.
I have been blessed to adopt three wonderful children. We love being with extended family, attending church activities and just living life together. I look forward to meeting you and your child. I am eager to walk this journey with you to see your child mature into a healthy young adult.
EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate: B.S. Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN
- Graduate: M.S. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Tract, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
- Certifications & Memberships: Member of the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, East Tennessee Children's Hospital medical staff
INTERESTS
I enjoy my family most of all. I also enjoy reading, traveling to Disney and the beach, playing soccer, and going to amusement parks. In fact, I really like to ride roller coasters even though none of my kids like the big ones!
I went into medicine, because I wanted to work with children and make a difference in their health. The best part of my job is being able to work with children of all ages and getting to know the whole family.
EXPERIENCE
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Graduate: Master of Science in Nursing, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Certification: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification, ANCC
INTERESTS
I love spending time with my family, reading, playing the piano or spending time outdoors. I also love dogs and chocolate.
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