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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
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KOC athletic trainer touts Gaelic sports ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
Mar. 16, 2026March 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
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KOC surgeons perform first total ankle replacement at surgery center
Dec. 29, 2025Two surgeons with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) 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
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KOC hand surgeon Dr. Robert Ivy retires after 31 years of excellence
Dec. 23, 2025Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has announced Dr. Robert Ivy is retiring at the end of 2025 after 31 years as a hand surgeon. During his tenure, he also served many years as president of KOC. He has made a lasting
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KOSC earns ‘Top Ambulatory Surgery Center’ for fifth consecutive year
Dec. 15, 2025Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center (KOSC) has been recognized as a 2025 Leapfrog Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) for the fifth consecutive year for practicing the highest patient safety standards. The facility is one of only 37 surgery centers nationwide to
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KOC surgeon brings ultra-minimally invasive spine surgery to Knoxville
Nov. 11, 2025A surgeon with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) is the first to offer endoscopic spine surgery in East Tennessee. Dr. Benjamin Weisenthal has performed more than two dozen of these ultra-minimally invasive spine surgeries as outpatient procedures with good results. “A
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3 KOC physicians earn spots on Newsweek’s ‘America’s Leading Doctors’ list
Sep. 15, 2025Three 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
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KOC adds three new physicians, enhancing specialized care across region
Aug. 25, 2025Knoxville 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
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KOC Maryville Jamboree to highlight high school football ahead of season
Aug. 13, 2025Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) will sponsor the annual KOC Maryville Jamboree, offering Blount County area football teams and fans an opportunity to preview the competition before the regular season begins. The orthopaedic provider has been part of the event for
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KOC Kick-Off Classic to showcase high school football before season starts
Aug. 11, 2025Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) will host its annual KOC Kick-Off Classic for Knox County high school football teams and fans to get a glimpse of the competition before the regular season begins. The two-day event takes place Thursday, Aug. 14,
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