Traffic Alert for KOC University Patients Oct. 4-6

Important notice for patients visiting: KOC University or University Orthopaedic Surgery Center (UOSC) 1600 Accelerator Way Saturday, Oct. 4 through Monday, Oct. 6  TDOT has announced all northbound lanes on Alcoa Highway (U.S. 129/State Route 115) will be closed between John Sevier Highway (State Route 168) and UT Medical Center from Saturday, Oct. 4, through Monday, Oct. 6, for construction. … Read More

Patients Can Now Self-Schedule Appointments with KOC Providers

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic is making it even easier for patients to receive the care they need. Scheduling an appointment used to mean calling the office, or submitting a request online and waiting for a call back to confirm. Now, patients can self-schedule their own appointments directly through the KOC website from a desktop, laptop, mobile phone or tablet 24 hours … Read More

KOC Named ‘Best Physical Therapy’ for Fourth Year in a Row

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has once again been recognized as the best in physical therapy by the News Sentinel’s Knox Stars Community Choice Awards. This marks the fourth consecutive year that KOC Therapy has earned this top honor. KOC Therapy professionals are committed to restoring your movement, strength and quality of life. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, a sports injury, … Read More

KOC Opens Urgent Care in Oak Ridge

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic is opening a KOC Urgent Care at its Oak Ridge location to serve Anderson, Roane and surrounding counties. Starting Monday, Sept. 15, the clinic will offer walk-in orthopaedic care to individuals and families with no appointments necessary. “We’re excited to bring orthopaedic urgent care to our patients in the greater Oak Ridge area,” KOC physician Dr. William … Read More

KOC Hosts Fall Market at KOC West Sept. 27

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) will host a Fall Market on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join the KOC family as we turn the KOC West Office Parking Lot at 260 Fort Sanders West Blvd., into a festive pop-up market. You’ll find a variety of handmade goods, gifts, baked treats and crafts – all created by our … Read More

3 KOC Physicians Earn Spots on Newsweek’s ‘America’s Leading Doctors’ List

Three physicians from Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) have been recognized as “America’s Leading Doctors 2025” by Newsweek. Dr. Douglas Calhoun was the only physician in East Tennessee who qualified in his specialty of hand surgery, while Dr. Brian Holloway and Dr. Philip McDowell were two of just six Tennessee doctors named in the shoulder surgery category. “We are proud of … Read More

It’s Football Time in Tennessee, Which Can Mean Jersey Finger for Some Players

By Dr. Kristen Ploetze It’s Football Time in Tennessee! Yes, folks – it is that time of year again. We just celebrated the start of football season with the local high school teams’ annual KOC Kick-Off Classic and KOC Maryville Jamboree and the season opener for the Tennessee Vols. Due to the physicality and high impact nature of football, hand … Read More

KOC Named 2025 Top Workplace by Knoxville News Sentinel

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has been named a Top Workplace by the Knoxville News Sentinel based on feedback from KOC employees. This marks the third time in five years that the leading orthopaedic provider has earned the top honor, with wins in 2022 and 2021. KOC is based in Knoxville and has been serving East Tennessee families with orthopaedic care … Read More

KOC Offers Urgent Care August 30 

KOC is Closed Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day All KOC offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, so our team members may enjoy Labor Day with their loved ones. However, KOC Urgent Care is open regular hours on Saturday, August 30, for walk-in orthopaedic care. KOC Urgent Care Saturday, August 30 KOC Weisgarber Open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 1422 … Read More

KOC Adds Three New Physicians, Enhancing Specialized Care Across Region

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has hired three new physicians who bring expertise in hand and wrist, foot and ankle, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. David Cooper, a hand specialist, will see patients at KOC Lakeway in Morristown as well as the Powell, Weisgarber and West locations in Knoxville. Dr. Mary Crowe, a foot and ankle specialist, will see patients … Read More