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Irene Hong-McAtee MD, MS

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1, Type 2, MODY, CF-Related, Neonatal
  • Growth Disorders: Short Stature, Gigantism
  • Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Pediatric Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Pubertal Disorders: Precocious and Delayed
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • Turner Syndrome, Klinefelter Syndrome

Locations

Vanderbilt Children's Diabetes Program
1215 21st Avenue South, Suite 8410
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Children's Endocrinology
2200 Children's Way, Doctors' Office Tower 8th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Washington University, 1999
  • Residency - Indiana University Medical Center, 2002
  • Masters of Science - University of Minnesota, 2006
  • Fellowship - University of Minnesota Medical Center, 2006

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics, 2002
  • Pediatric Endocrinology - American Board of Pediatrics, 2011

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
This was one of the best appointments we have had. The doctor was kind, listened, was thorough and pretty much amazing.
December 17, 2025
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The provider was amazing! Even though we weren't even supposed to see this specialist, she was very thorough and explained things very well!
November 17, 2025
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Dr.Hong is the best doctor I ever met. She answer everything I wonder about.
July 31, 2025
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Dr. Irene is the best. She talks with my daughter about her healthcare while including the parents.
June 27, 2025
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Dr. McAtee is always very friendly, answers our questions, spends and provides clear feedback.
June 23, 2025
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She is always top notch. She is absolutely incredible
June 16, 2025
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My son really liked both the doctor and pa. Normally he is apprehensive with new doctors, but they both made him feel at ease.
June 16, 2025
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We absolutely love Dr. Irene and highly recommended her. Her attitude and explanations are awesome and she is so fun to speak with
May 16, 2025
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We have been seen for 11 years now and NEVER had an issue. Everyone has been very professional and caring. We couldn't ask for better treatment
May 6, 2025
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