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Paul L. Becker
MD
Lakeway
Powell
West
Appointments: 865-558-4444
Admin Line: 865-450-1227
Medical Line: 865-450-1237
Dr. Becker began his practice at KOC in 2000. He is a native of Knoxville and a graduate of Farragut High School, where he now serves as Team Physician. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with honors in Biomechanical Engineering. Dr. Becker previously anchored the KOC Jefferson City office, but now sees patients mainly at the KOC West office. While in Jefferson City, he served as orthopaedic consultant to Carson Newman University’s Athletic Department.
He specializes in minimally invasive knee replacements.
Dr. Becker is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Stephanie, Dr. Becker’s wife, is an Internal Medicine physician at Parkwest. They have five children. He enjoys spending time with his family and serving at his church. He has coached soccer, basketball and football teams for all of his children. His hobbies include running, weightlifting and skiing (until rib fractures).
Education
- B.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1990
- M.D., University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, 1994
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga Unit – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999
Fellowship
- Sports Medicine, Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic, 2000
Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Subspecialty Sports Medicine
Professional Distinctions
- UT College of Medicine Alumni Achievement Award in Research
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Sports medicine and athletic injuries
- Minimally invasive knee replacement