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Education
  • B.S., Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi, 1988
  • M.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, 1992
internship

Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 1993

residency

Orthopedic Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi 1997

fellowship

Sports Medicine, The Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic, 1998

began practice at KOC

1998

board certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2000

professional distinctions
  • American Orthopaedic Society of Sport Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
orthopedic specialty

Sports Medicine and Athletic Injuries

Russell A. Betcher, M.D.

Office info

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

Office Locations

Weisgarber Road
Fort Sanders West
St. Mary's North

Extensions

Administrative Assistant: 414

Russell A. Betcher, M.D.

Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery and Athletic Injuries Specialist

Dr. Russell Betcher began his practice with the Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic in 1998 after completing his Fellowship in Sports Medicine with KOC the previous year. Dr. Betcher specializes in Sports Medicine, focusing on arthroscopy to include the shoulder, knee, hip and elbow. He is a member of various orthopedic organizations including the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Betcher is very involved within the local sports community. He is an orthopedic consultant to the University of Tennessee Men’s and Women’s Athletic Departments, the Tennessee Smokies and the Knoxville Ice Bears.

In his spare time, Dr. Betcher enjoys being active - snow skiiing and wake boarding.

 

Dr. Betcher's Educational Links

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