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Education
  • M.D., University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee, 1975
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • Graduated 2nd in Medical School Class
  • B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1971
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-medical Honor Society
internship

City of Memphis Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, 1976

residency
  • General Surgery, Methodist Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, 1977
  • Orthopedic Surgery, Campbell Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee, 1980
fellowship

Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Clinic, Atlanta, Georgia, 1980

began practice at KOC

1981

board certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1983

Professional Societies
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine
professional distinctions
  • Team Orthopedic Surgeon, Carson-Newman College
  • Member, Council of Delegates, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Past President of the Knoxville Orthopedic Society
  • Past member of Board of Directors for YMCA
  • Past member of the Rotary Club of Downtown Knoxville
orthopedic specialty

Sports Medicine and Athletic Injuries

T. Craig Beeler, M.D.

Office info

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

Office Locations

Weisgarber Road
Fort Sanders West
Mercy Medical Center North

Administrative Assistant

865-558-4412

T. Craig Beeler, M.D.

Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery and Athletic Injuries Specialist

Dr. Beeler, a native Knoxvillian, joined Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic in 1981. He graduated with high honors from the University of Tennessee where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society. Continuing his education at the University of Tennessee Medical School, Dr. Beeler was a graduate salutatorian and a member of Alpha Omicron Alpha Medical Honor Society.

After completing his internship and general surgery residency, Dr. Beeler trained in orthopedic surgery at the Campbell Clinic. He then completed a sports medicine fellowship with Dr. Fred Allman, a pioneer in sports medicine. He has been board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons since 1983.

Dr. Beeler, along with his senior colleagues, were instrumental in the implementation of the Friday Night High School Football coverage program. This then led to the fully engaged Sports Medicine Outreach program, which includes the Saturday Morning Injury Clinic. Dr. Beeler was the team orthopedic surgeon for Carson Newman athletic teams from 1991 - 2007. Dr. Beeler has been selected by his peers to the “Best Doctors in America” for ten consecutive years (2001 - 2011). He was also selected to America's Top Orthopedic Surgeons by Consumer Research Council (2004 - 2011).

Dr. Beeler has been married to his wife, Sherry, for 33 years and has two grown children who live in Knoxville. He and his wife are active members of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He enjoys hiking, fishing, and gardening in his spare time.

 

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