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Education
  • B.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1990
  • M.D., University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, 1994
internship

General Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, 1995

residency

Orthopedic Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga Unit - Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999

fellowship

Sports Medicine, The Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic, 2000

began practice at KOC

2000

board certification

Board Certified , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Subspecialty Sports Medicine, 2008

professional distinctions
  • College of Medicine Alumni Achievement Award in Research
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
orthopedic specialty

Sports Medicine and Athletic Injuries

Paul L. Becker, M.D.

Office info

KOC: 865-558-4400
Appointments: 865-558-4444

Office Locations

Fort Sanders West
Mercy Medical Center North
Jefferson City

Administrative Assistant

865-450-1215

Paul L. Becker, M.D.

Sports Medicine and Athletic Injuries

Dr. Becker began his practice at KOC in 2000. He is a native of Knoxville and a graduate of Farragut High School, where he now serves as Team Physician. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with honors in biomechanical engineering. Dr. Becker previously anchored the KOC Jefferson City office, but now see patients mainly at the Fort Sanders West office. While in Jefferson City, he served as orthopaedic consultant to the Carson Newman College Athletic Department and currently serves as orthopaedic consultant to the Tennessee Smokies Baseball Team.

Dr. Becker specializes in all forms of shoulder and knee surgery ranging from arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and arthroscopic ACL reconstruction to total knee replacement. To date, he has performed over 1000 rotator cuff repairs and ACL reconstructions.

A member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, Dr. Becker is also Board Certified in Sports Medicine.

Stephanie, Dr. Becker’s wife, is an internal medicine physician at Parkwest. They have five children. He enjoys spending time with his family, coaching AYSO Soccer and CBFO Football, and serving as Youth Leader for his church. His hobbies include physical conditioning, boating activities, traveling and snow skiing.

 

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