Dr. John E. Voakes, MD | Bowling Green, KY | Pediatrician

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Dr. Voakes graduated from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine in 1975. He works in Bowling Green, KY and 2 other locations and specializes in Pediatrics. Dr. Voakes is affiliated with Greenview Regional Hospital and The Medical Center In Bowling Green.

accepting new patients
3.4

18 Ratings
51 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
7 written reviews
1 specialty
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Voakes' Ratings and Reviews

3.4

18 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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My Child Had a temp for over two weeks / Ear infraction. He would not gave medic an

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Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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July 15th, 2016

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He actually asks questions and listens always there to answer your calls even when not in the office. I would most def recommend him to anybody thats looking for a doctor not just a doctor but ahuman being that really cares and is trying to help people.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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June 13th, 2013

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Office staff is extremely rude

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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November 15th, 2012

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We love Dr. Voakes!! He is very thorough (asks a lot of questions) and carefully listens to all our child's symptoms. He goes out of his way to be helpful (even if it means being on call 24/7 or going to the office after hours) and you can tell he really cares about his patients. He was able to correctly diagnose a (mild) medical problem that we had been having with our child on our first visit and we have had a positive experience ever since. The ONLY down side is that his receptionist has horrible people skills and seems very rude at first - however, she is also his nurse and I have never had a nurse be so gentle when administering shots (our child is petrified of shots). Overall we definately reccomend Dr. Voakes in Bowling Green!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 7th, 2012

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Dr. Voakes is a wonderful, caring doctor. He is extremely accessible, when not in office, he always leaves a message with his cell phone number & does not mind if you call it. He doesn't like to prescribe antibiotics unless absolutely necessary

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 19th, 2011

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I agree about the staff. Usually the women are cranky. The first couple times I went there they were very rude, but after they saw us a few times they were much nicer. However, they've always gotten me in with an appointment last minute, I've never waited longer than 10 minutes, and my appointments have never run past a half an hour.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 24th, 2011

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Cranky staff. Or maybe just unhappy. As many times as I have been there, they have never said anything to my child while weighing him or taking temps, or anything. Ever! And I have never EVER ~ seen a smile on either one of them. The doctor.... hes okay, but his staff ladies make his office bad. *currently looking for a new doctor*

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 25th, 2010

Fairview Community Health Center

225 Natchez Trace AveBowling Green, KY 42103

Tel: (270) 783-3573

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Greenview Regional Hospital

1801 Ashley CirBowling Green, KY 42104

Tel: (270) 793-1000

The Medical Center In Bowling Green

250 Park StBowling Green, KY 42101

Tel: (270) 745-1000


Dr. John Eric Voakes, MD	Dr. Alanna Janine Albano	Dr. Andrea Christine Loeffert	Dr. Patricia Pinaya Walters
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.4 (18 Ratings)	4 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.3 (6 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Bowling Green , KY	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine	Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus	Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus	Med School: Universidad Mayor Real San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca
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Dr. John Eric Voakes holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1975.

NPI Number

Dr. Voakes' NPI number is 1205834918.

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What languages does Dr. John Voakes speak?: Dr. John Voakes speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. John Voakes's office located?: Dr. John Voakes's office is located at 225 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY, 42103.

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