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KOC offers elevated therapy experience in new West Knoxville space

Sep. 03, 2026
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) hosted an open house on Sept. 3 to showcase its new 6,300-square-foot therapy clinic at KOC West, adding modern upgrades, natural light and more room for specialized sports rehab. Former Tennessee Volunteers head coach Phillip Fulmer
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KOC welcomes hip and knee replacement surgeon Dr. Jacob Zalewski

Aug. 24, 2026
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has added Dr. Jacob Zalewski, a highly trained total joint replacement surgeon, to join the organization’s team of specialist providers serving patients in East Tennessee. Dr. Zalewski is fellowship trained in adult reconstruction and specializes in
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KOC Maryville Jamboree to offer preview of Blount County football

Jul. 25, 2026
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) will continue its support for the annual KOC Maryville Jamboree showcasing Blount County high school teams and matchups before the official football season begins. The orthopaedic provider has been sponsoring the event for more than 35
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KOC Kick-Off Classic offers first look at high school football season

Jul. 24, 2026
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) will host the annual KOC Kick-Off Classic, a preseason football showcase featuring high school teams from across Knox County as part of its ongoing commitment to student-athletes and physical activity. The two-day event takes place Thursday,
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Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic CEO selected for Knoxville Chamber board

Jul. 01, 2026
Pete Pearson, the CEO of Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC), has been appointed to serve on the Knoxville Chamber board of directors, which guides the organization’s overall direction and policy stances. The organization’s mission is to drive regional economic prosperity. “Being
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KOC features NBA athletic rehabilitation director at second annual coaching conference

Jun. 05, 2026
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) partnered with Prisma Health to host a multi-faceted coaching conference offering free sports medicine training and insight for local coaches, athletic trainers and healthcare professionals who work with student-athletes. The groundbreaking conference introduced in 2025 was
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KOC to feature NBA athletic rehabilitation director at second annual coaching conference

May. 27, 2026
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) will partner with Prisma Health to host a multi-faceted coaching conference offering free sports medicine training and insight for local coaches, athletic trainers and healthcare professionals who work with student-athletes. The groundbreaking conference, which was introduced
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KOC surgeon performs first new prosthetic thumb surgery in East Tennessee

May. 18, 2026
A surgeon with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) is the first in East Tennessee to perform a revolutionary prosthetic thumb surgery that treats arthritis with minimal downtime. Dr. Benjamin Rogozinski noted the surgery has been Europe’s gold standard for more than
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Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic to host annual sports screenings for student-athletes

May. 12, 2026
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) will continue its tradition of providing low-cost preparticipation physical evaluations for high school students preparing for summer sports, training and the upcoming 2026-27 athletic season. KOC, the region’s leader in orthopaedic sports medicine, has offered this
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KOC sports medicine leader earns TIAAA Distinguished Service Award

Apr. 27, 2026
Scott Byrd, director of sports medicine outreach for Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC), has earned the 2026 East Tennessee Distinguished Service Award from the Tennessee Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (TIAAA) for his service and dedication to athletic programs. TIAAA officials cited
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