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Amanda Sparks Bushnell, MD
Sparks Clinic
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109 International Dr. Ste. 240 Franklin, TN 37067
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Amanda Sparks Bushnell, MD

We offer psychiatric medication management as well as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We have two psychiatrists (one of whom is also a Sleep Medicine Specialist), and three Nurse Practitioners (one of whom is also a licensed therapist). We are passionate about seeing our patients achieve complete remission and value cutting edge care and compassion.
Primary Specialty

Psychiatrist

Gender Female
Education Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Jackson Ms 39216
Training Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Psychiatry
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109 International Dr. Ste. 240, Franklin, TN 37067
Services Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Medication Management
Counseling Therapy
EMDR
Sleep Disorders Services
Depression /Anxiety Score Evaluations and treatment
ADD/ADHD Score Evaluations and treatment
Consumer Feedback
(28 Reviews)
Service
4.5 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4.5 star average for Staff
Recommended
5 star average for Recommended
Value
4 star average for Value
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Recent Reviews
I saw Dr. Sparks in May of 2014. I told them when I made the appt. that I could not afford the $12,000 TMS treatments and asked if Dr. Sparks worked with patients w/medication, too, and I was assured that she did and was very experienced with different treatment options. When I saw her, she asked me a few questions, then told me that no prescription would work for me and that TMS was the only option she could offer to treat my depression. She encouraged me to let them submit the $12,000 treatment to my insurance, which denied it. She spent most of my visit showing me promotional materials for TMS, including flip charts. She also used the "F" word in talking insurance companies, which I thought was unprofessional. A nurse swabbed my mouth because the visit was supposed to include "genetic testing", but I never heard from them again after my insurance company refused to pay for the TMS treatment. I sent them a registered letter to ask for a refund of my $300 payment for this initial visit since I received no benefit from it and did not get the care I asked for, and I never heard back from them. I continued to experience severe depression for another couple of months until I saw another psychiatrist who simply prescribed Prozac, which has worked beautifully for me.

Dr. Sparks may have been a legitimate psychiatrist at one point, but from my experience I'd say that this practice is all about getting $12,000 per person from insurance companies for the still experimental TMS treatments, which most will not cover. I would caution anyone who doesn't have $12,000 to spend to avoid this practice. And I'd still like my $300 back!
by Valerie P. xxx.xxx.182.48
January 16, 2015
I am so impressed with Amanda's knowledge and evaluation. She was able to dial me in in just two visits. Trying to communicate my feelings, moods, thoughts, and patterns were very difficult to voice, but she was helpful and asked all the right questions, gave helpful scenarios and options to clarify each emotion and thought. She drew diagrams of how my system works to show why she chose one treatment over another. She had me give a saliva sample to have tested so that her diagnosis was confirmed by my DNA. Having my doctor know my DNA brings such comfort when prescribing medication it also allows her great insight to the whole me. You'd think in this day in age ALL doctors would/should know their patient's DNA when dealing with medications and the mind.
by One very Pleased Patient xxx.xxx.177.206
December 04, 2014
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Recent Polls
Does this provider remember you and your circumstances at every appointment?
Yes
Was the temperature in the office acceptable to you?
Perfect
Do you feel that you made progress during your sessions with this psychiatrist?
Yes, I've noticed an improvement
Were you glad that you had the appointment with your provider?
Yes
How would you rate your experience with this provider?
The best
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.242.133
May 30, 2014
Does this provider treat their staff well?
Very! I've never seen an employer treat their staff better
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
Does this psychiatrist offer flexible appointment times?
Yes
Did this psychiatrist use excessive foul language?
Not at all! They are always respectful and courteous!
by suzyrph xxx.xxx.69.251
January 03, 2014
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