Katherine Kesler Dabbs, M.D.

Dr. Katherine Kesler Dabbs, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in outpatient pediatric primary care. She has been practicing since 2016 at Knoxville Pediatric Associates (Foothills office) in Alcoa, Tennessee, where she provides comprehensive care for children and adolescents, including well-child visits, acute sick visits, and behavioral health management. Her clinical focus includes increasing attention to adolescent mental health concerns, particularly anxiety and depression, reflecting a growing need within her patient population.

Dr. Dabbs earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in Memphis, graduating in 2011. She completed her pediatric residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, where she trained from 2011 to 2014 and served an additional year as chief resident. She holds active medical licensure in Tennessee and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is also affiliated with professional organizations including the Tennessee Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

In her practice, Dr. Dabbs is known for her compassionate, relationship-centered approach to care, emphasizing trust and communication with families. She is committed to supporting both the physical and emotional well-being of her patients, drawing on her clinical experience and personal perspective as a parent. She attributes her professional success to discipline, strong family support, and a deep commitment to improving the health and lives of children in her community.

• University of Tennessee - MD

• TN State Medical License

• Tennessee Medical Association (TMA)
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)