About
Clark McLaughlin, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Little Wellness Pediatrics in Knoxville, Tennessee. He grew up in El Dorado Hills, California, drawn early to questions about how the body works and heals. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Tennessee in 2015, then his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada in 2020. He completed his pediatric residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia in 2023.
Dr. McLaughlin is passionate about prevention, nutrition, and helping families understand the root causes behind their child's health. He treats everything from common acute illnesses to ADHD, developmental delays, overuse sports injuries, and tongue and lip ties. Alongside his clinical work, he founded a medical school board exam tutoring company and a professional interview coaching company, reflecting a deep investment in mentoring the next generation of physicians. He and his wife Lauren are raising three sons in Knoxville, grounded in faith, community, and family life.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Tennessee, Knoxville — Microbiology, B.S., graduated 2015
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, 2020
Residency
Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, completed 2023
Additional Training
Founded medical school board exam training/tutoring company and interview coaching company for professionals
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. McLaughlin right for?
Dr. McLaughlin is a strong fit for families who want a consistent, relationship-driven pediatrician from infancy through young adulthood. Parents navigating chronic conditions, developmental concerns, or behavioral and emotional health questions benefit from his thorough, root-cause approach. He works well with families who value parental autonomy and informed consent in healthcare decisions. Athletes dealing with overuse injuries or seeking sports physicals find relevant expertise in his sports and exercise medicine focus. New parents needing lactation and infant feeding support also have access to that care through the practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McLaughlin treats a broad range of pediatric conditions. These include fever, ear infections, respiratory illness, rashes, pink eye, vomiting, diarrhea, and wheezing. He also manages ADHD, developmental delays, nutrition deficiencies, chronic conditions, behavioral and emotional health concerns, overuse sports injuries, and tongue and lip ties.
Yes, Dr. McLaughlin holds board certification in pediatrics. He completed his pediatric residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia in 2023 and earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine.
Dr. McLaughlin focuses on prevention, education, and root-cause understanding. He helps families build strong foundations for their child's long-term wellness. Well-child visits at Little Wellness Pediatrics go beyond routine screenings to look at the full picture of a child's growth, development, nutrition, and daily life.
Yes, Dr. McLaughlin sees children from birth through age 21. Newborn and infant care, including lactation and feeding support, falls within the scope of his practice. An optional Lactation Support Package is also available as an add-on for families who need more intensive feeding guidance.
Yes, Dr. McLaughlin has a clinical focus in sports and exercise medicine. He evaluates and manages overuse injuries, conducts pre-participation sports physicals, and helps young athletes move and recover well. Adolescent sports and exercise medicine pricing is discussed individually.
Dr. McLaughlin evaluates behavioral and emotional health concerns within the scope of primary care. He addresses these during standard visits and incorporates them into each child's care plan. His whole-child approach means he considers development, behavior, and daily environment alongside physical health.
Dr. McLaughlin believes parents hold a central role in their child's healthcare decisions. The practice respects informed consent and parental autonomy. Little Wellness Pediatrics welcomes unvaccinated and selectively vaccinated children without pressure or judgment.
Dr. McLaughlin studied Microbiology at the University of Tennessee, graduating in 2015. He earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada in 2020. He then completed his pediatric residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia in 2023.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026