21 Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic physicians earned recognition on Cityview’s prestigious Top Docs 2026 list! Drs. Jay Crawford, Curtis Gaylord and Cameron Sears swept the category of Pediatric Orthopaedics. Drs. Bruce Fry and Taylor Riden were named in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation category. And many KOC physicians earned honors in the Orthopaedic Surgery category: KOC physicians excel in these categories … Read More
March is the perfect month for Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) athletic trainer Ben Conaway. It’s National Athletic Training Month with St. Patrick’s Day right in the middle, allowing him to celebrate both his job and his favorite pastime: the Irish sport of hurling. Conaway is the certified athletic trainer for South-Doyle High School, provided by KOC. He’s one of two … Read More
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has established partnerships with two local colleges to offer interactive instruction in orthopaedic surgery and demonstrate an exciting profession that continues to grow in-demand. Nichole Franco, KOC’s orthopaedic operating room manager at UT Medical Center, said her clinical team sought collaborations with South College and Roane State Community College to introduce surgical technology students to the … Read More
Inclement weather may impact hours for KOC locations. Monday, Feb. 2 KOC Sevierville: Closed (Patients will be contacted to reschedule or can do so here: bit.ly/KOCschedule) All other KOC locations and services will have normal hours. Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center and University Orthopaedic Surgery Center patients should arrive as scheduled unless otherwise notified. Check back here or follow us on … Read More
As icy and frigid weather hit most of East Tennessee, providers with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic offered treatment for patients and tips to avoid weather-related injuries. KOC physician assistant Kadie Orenstein treated patients at KOC Urgent Care-University and saw a variety of injuries, from patients slipping on ice around their homes, to those participating in winter sports like skiing or snowboarding. … Read More
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to be more active? We love to see our patients set goals to add more movement to their lives. However, jumping in full force can lead to injury and burnout. Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic surgeon Dr. David Cooper sat down with WBIR and says it’s better to take small steps and build up slowly. … Read More
Two surgeons with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic have performed a successful total ankle replacement at Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center, the first procedure of its kind to take place at any Knoxville outpatient surgery center. The new option is possible due to insurance changes allowing total ankle replacement patients to select a surgery center over a traditional hospital setting for their procedure. … Read More
In observance of the holidays, our offices will have adjusted hours as we head into the new year. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday, and we’ll see you in 2026!
In observance of the holidays, our Urgent Care clinics will have adjusted walk-in hours so our team members can spend time with their families.
Dr. Robert Ivy is retiring at the end of 2025 after 31 years as a hand surgeon, many of which were also spent serving as president of Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic. He has made a lasting impact on the Knoxville community, including patients, physician colleagues and staff. “Dr. Ivy’s wisdom, compassion and leadership demonstrated what it means to be a KOC … Read More
