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Frank Darrell Wade, MD

Frank Darrell Wade, MD
4.88 out of 5 stars
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CenterWell Smyrna

405 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W.
405 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W.
Smyrna, TN 37167
Smyrna TN 37167

Education

Mehary Medical College

Languages spoken

English

Board certifications

American Board of Family Medicine 2002
Dr. Frank Darrell Wade, a board-certified family medicine specialist, completed his residency and medical degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. Dr. Wade has taught as an attending physician at Saint Thomas Rutherford and Stonecrest hospitals. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Wade saw patients with CareHere/PremiseHealth clinics throughout Tennessee for twenty years, led Family Practice of Murfreesboro for ten years, and practiced at Family Health Associates from 2001 to 2006. As an attending physician at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital from 2001 to 2011, he treated patients in the ICU, CCU, and all medical floors. He provided geriatric services in clinical and assisted living settings. Dr. Wade chose medicine to help individuals prioritize their health. His patient-centered philosophy embraces a culture of caring. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, music, and traveling. He supports initiatives addressing food insecurity and community well-being and maintains active memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Tennessee Medical Association.

Patient satisfaction ratings and comments

4.88 out of 5 stars
85 Comments
May 19, 2026
Dr. Wade is wonderful. He explains everything and sits with you. He doesn't rush in, rush out. I appreciate him very much.
May 15, 2026
My experienced was wonderful! The staff was kind and polite and the Doctor Wade took time with me and discussed everything thoroughly.

Provider numbers for agent use

  • Aetna: 7993290
  • DeVoted: LX46R4-AA
  • Healthspring: 1700974516
  • Humana: A13036
  • Medicaid: 3000529
  • Medicare Railroad: Q00824287
  • Medicare: T362296899
  • United Healthcare: 00010991836
  • Wellcare: 4204625
  • WellPoint: 22342980

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