Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has welcomed Dr. Patrick Albright, an accomplished spine surgeon and researcher, to its team of specialists serving patients across East Tennessee. Drawn to the spine’s intricate, elegant anatomy, Dr. Albright is motivated to improve patients’ lives through thoughtful evaluation and technical innovation. “Spine surgeries can be extremely gratifying because they are so impactful as some patients … Read More

Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center (KOSC) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for 2027. The West Knoxville outpatient facility is the only specialized orthopaedic center in East Tennessee to earn the title, selected from an analysis of more than 5,000 surgery centers nationwide. It is the second time in three years that the facility … Read More

After more than three decades of caring for patients in East Tennessee, Dr. Michael Eilerman is retiring from Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic. Since joining Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic in 1993, Dr. Eilerman has made a lasting impact on his patients and the East Tennessee community through his dedication to orthopaedic trauma care and hip replacement surgery. “Over the past 25 years, he’s … Read More

Proposed Medicare Changes: Same-Day Care at Risk in 2027 Medicare has proposed a new payment policy that would penalize healthcare providers for performing medically necessary procedures (biopsies, injections, etc.) on the same day as an office visit. If implemented, this change could require patients to return for a separate appointment instead of receiving treatment during the same visit. How This … Read More

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has added Dr. Jacob Zalewski, a highly trained total joint replacement surgeon, to join the organization’s team of specialist providers serving patients in East Tennessee. Dr. Zalewski is fellowship trained in adult reconstruction and specializes in hip and knee replacement. For hip procedures, he prefers a muscle-sparing direct anterior approach; for knee replacement, he utilizes kinematic … Read More

Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center (KOSC) has received the 2026 Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing surgical facilities committed to comprehensive public reporting of their safety, ethics and quality practices. KOSC is the only ambulatory surgery center in Knoxville to receive the accolade. The Full Transparency Badge is a new 2026 recognition from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit … Read More

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) will host the annual KOC Kick-Off Classic, a preseason football showcase featuring high school teams from across Knox County as part of its ongoing commitment to student-athletes and physical activity. The two-day event takes place Thursday, Aug. 13, at Halls High School and Friday, Aug. 14, at Bearden High School with games beginning at 7 p.m. … Read More

At Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic, your treatment remains our priority. Our Harriman office is closing September 1, but our commitment to providing expert orthopaedic care remains unchanged. Our team is here to make your transition simple, ensuring you can continue receiving the same high-quality care at one of our nearby locations. Patients from Roane County and surrounding communities can continue their … Read More

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic is proud to continue as title sponsor for the annual KOC Maryville Jamboree showcasing Blount County high school teams and matchups before the official football season begins. As the community’s sports medicine leader, the KOC Maryville office has been supporting the Jamboree for more than 35 years. The KOC Maryville Jamboree takes place on Friday, Aug. 14, … Read More

Starting in September of 2026, therapy patients from KOC Turkey Creek and KOC West will be treated to an upgraded physical and occupational therapy center, located at 256 Fort Sanders W. Blvd., Suite 200. The new space is upstairs from Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center (KOSC) and next door to the current home of KOC Therapy West (260 Fort Sanders W. … Read More