Black & Benton Pediatrics

Black & Benton Pediatrics Black & Benton Pediatrics has been dedicated to the care of children in our area for over 50 years.

12/23/2025

Kids increasingly turn to chatbots for more than quick, convenient answers. Many use them for entertainment or companionship. That's when these computer programs, designed to interact like humans, can be more risky for young users. Chatbots may tell kids false, harmful, highly sexual or violent thin...

12/22/2025

The winter holiday season is a time to make and share delicious food, exchange gifts and enjoy cherished traditions. But for many families, the "happiest time of the year" also means unmanageable stress. Here are 5 suggestions for navigating the holidays that can help your family feel more balanced....

12/21/2025

​​​Each year, about 50,000 children under age 5 go to emergency departments for poisoning after getting ahold of medicine. Follow these tips to make sure prescription medicine and over-the-counter medicine stays out of reach for your child.​

12/20/2025

This episode​ of our parenting podcast explores internet trends shaping boys today—looksmaxxing, the manosphere, and fitness-driven content. Learn why these trends attract young men, the warning signs of unhealthy engagement, and practical tips for parents.

12/19/2025

​To help make sure your holiday decorations are safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics offers some tips for families.

12/18/2025

​The AHA and AAP have released updated CPR guidelines focused on children and teens. Learn how these changes can help save lives, especially in drowning cases, and what parents, caregivers, and health professionals need to know.

12/17/2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages parents, teachers, child care providers, and others who work closely with children to filter information about the crisis and present it in a way that their child can accommodate, adjust to, and cope with. Includes the video, "AAP Tips on Talking t...

12/16/2025

Parents who develop depression before or after giving birth experience deep sadness, confusion, loss of energy and a sense of hopelessness about the future. You may have angry outbursts or moments when everything gets under your skin.​ It's important to know that help is available. Learn more her....

12/15/2025

​Many parents assume that children are most likely to be bitten by strange or wild animals, but in fact most bites are inflicted by animals the child knows, including the family pet.

12/14/2025

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is caused by bacteria that attack the lining of the breathing passages. Severe coughing with a "whooping" sound is one of the major symptoms.​

12/13/2025

Wondering if melatonin is safe for your child’s sleep issues? Learn what pediatricians say about melatonin use in children, including safety, dosage, and natural sleep tips.​

12/12/2025

Getting m​easles can cause immune amnesia and other problems years after a measles infection. Learn why the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent severe illness and long-term complications.

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4741 N Broadway Street, Ste. B
Knoxville, TN
37918

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18656871940

Website

http://www.blackandbenton.com/

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55 years and counting

We’re a pediatric office built on family.

Founded by Dr. Joe Black, Jr. in 1962 and followed shortly thereafter by Dr. James Benton, we have the privilege of caring for the children (and grandchildren!) of our first patients. We’re a pediatric office located in the heart of Fountain City and are honored to serve patients from all over East TN and surrounding states. We love welcoming new families to the area in our mission to guide parents in the care of their precious little ones.

Drs. Black and Benton Pediatrics is a second generation practice, as founder Dr. Joe Black, Jr. was joined by his son, Dr. Joe W. Black, III, and daughter-in-law, Dr. Monica Field Black, in 1987. Over the years partners have come and gone, but at the core of our practice we are family. There are currently three doctors: Dr. Monica Field Black, MD; Dr. David Teaster, MD (joined 1998); and Dr. Nancy Phillips, MD (joined 1999).

As one of the long-established pediatric offices in Knoxville, Drs. Black and Benton has helped foster the careers of a number of medical students and residents who ultimately chose pediatrics as their specialty and now practice in the area.