Important notice for patients visiting: KOC University or University Orthopaedic Surgery Center (UOSC) 1600 Accelerator Way Thursday, Oct. 30 through Friday, Oct. 31 University of Tennessee Athletics is hosting the SEC Cross Country Championships on our KOC University campus. Our office, surgery center, urgent care, therapy, and MRI remain OPEN, but expect increased traffic and activity. Follow signs and traffic … Read More
Hand Care Corner at KOC By Dr. Kristen Ploetze It’s Pumpkin Time in Tennessee! Pumpkin carving is a favorite fall tradition for many families. Unfortunately, this time of year we see an uptick of injuries to tendons and nerves in the hand due to this beloved fall tradition. Below are some key hand safety tips to keep your pumpkin carving … Read More
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
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
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
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. The new urgent care clinic provides orthopaedic-only services, which can mean shorter wait times and lower cost than a traditional ER … Read More
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
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
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
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
