Allison Couden, M.D., joined our practice in 2002.

Dr. Couden, a board‑certified pediatrician, is a Nashville native and a graduate of the University of Tennessee Medical School at Memphis. She completed her residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she served as Chief Resident and a Clinical Instructor. After residency, she spent two years as a physician with the MUSC Children’s Care Clinic.

She is a member of the Cumberland Pediatric Foundation.

Dr. Couden is married and has two children, one daughter and one son.

Parents often note that Dr. Couden is thoughtful, attentive, and easy to talk to. They appreciate her clear communication and calm, reassuring approach.