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Experienced Medical Providers in Smyrna

At Cedar Grove Medical Associates in Smyrna, TN, we are committed to providing compassionate family care for your entire family. Our state-of-the-art diagnostics help patients receive the highest standards of quality health care. Our providers take the time to get to know patients and their families in order to better serve them.

John Daniel Rudd, M.D.


A native of Middle Tennessee, Dr. Rudd has been practicing internal medicine in Rutherford County since 1984. After earning his Bachelors' degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, he furthered his education by completing medical school as well as his residency at the University of Tennessee at Memphis. Dr. Rudd served on the Research Advisory Committee to the National Institute of Health and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute from 1994-1998. Currently, he is the Medical Director of the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Dr. Rudd enjoys spending his free time working in the yard and fishing, but his main love is spending time with his three children- Chris, Abby and Madison.

Jacqueline Peters, APRN-BC


Jacqueline Peters is a nurse practitioner certified in pediatric and primary care. She completed her undergraduate degrees at Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and then received her Masters degree at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Her professional interests include women's health, adolescent gynecology, pediatric asthma, ADD/ADHD and acute and chronic disease management in adults. Additionally, she offers treatment for obesity and weight management. Jacqueline Peters is accepting new and established patients and offers same day appointments. She looks forward to providing compassionate health care to your entire family.
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