In recognition of its quality and patient safety, Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center (KOSC) earned the designation of a Leapfrog Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in 2023, one of only 27 selected nationally for the competitive award. This is the third year in a row KOSC has won this award, which honors top performers as verified by the Leapfrog ASC Survey. The … Read More
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has added three new surgeons to its team in Drs. Kyle Achors, William Brooks and Nicholas Yetter. “To provide our patients with the best care, we must ensure each surgeon we add to the team matches our standard of excellence,” KOC President Dr. Robert Ivy said. “We’re excited to bring Drs. Achors, Brooks and Yetter on … Read More
Sitting down with Cityview, spinal surgeons Drs. Kimbro Maguire, Paul Johnson, Luke Madigan and Benjamin Weisenthal, along with physiatrists Drs. Bruce Fry and Michael Craig, shared the processes required when evaluating a patient with spine-related discomfort. The doctors, some grounded in their own experiences of surgery and rehabilitation with others rooted in an appreciation for hiking, sports and a commitment … Read More
We know how important it is for our patients to feel confident in the surgical care they receive. For that reason, we choose to publicly report on our quality and safety with The Leapfrog Group. We’re proud to announce that Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center has been awarded Leapfrog’s Top ASC award for excellence. Visit leapfroggroup.org/ratings-reports/top-ascs for the full list of … Read More
KOC physicians Drs. Cameron Sears, Curtis Gaylord and John Crawford spoke with Cityview magazine and discussed the role of a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. Sometimes the treatment requires surgery, other times a cast or the situation will correct itself over time. Knowing what path to take – and how to communicate those plans with families – is where the pediatric team … Read More
Director of Therapy Russ Johnson spoke with WVLT’s Evan Lasek to discuss the purpose and impact of physical therapy on patients’ everyday lives. Lasek noted that the goal of physical therapy (PT) is to help people restore proper movement in their bodies. PT isn’t exclusive to helping athletes get back to the field or patients recovering from major surgeries; it’s … Read More
Please take note of our limited Walk-In Injury Clinic availability due to the holiday weekend. All locations will be closed Thursday Nov. 23 and Sunday Nov. 26. On Friday Nov. 24 and Saturday Nov. 25., only the Weisgarber location will be open for walk-in injuries. The hours both days will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Certified Athletic Trainer LaDawn Wolfe recently visited with WVLT’s Evan Lasek to discuss the importance of athletic trainers to safeguard and ensure long-term success for student-athletes. Lasek emphasized how much fans don’t see when it comes to athletes being physically prepared going into games and how best to help them during and after sporting events. Backing this up, Scott Byrd, … Read More