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Dr. Harold Cates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 (124)
Map Pin Small Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Harold Cates, MD

Dr. Harold Cates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center, Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Blount Memorial Hospital and Roane Medical Center. Dr. Cates, completed a residency at University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Cates an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Cates works at Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics in Knoxville, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Cates' Office Locations

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    Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics
    9430 Park West Blvd Ste 130, Knoxville, TN 37923 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 690-4861
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Parkwest Medical Center
  • University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center
  • Fort Loudoun Medical Center
  • Blount Memorial Hospital
  • Roane Medical Center

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Joint Pain
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Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist

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    4.8
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    Based on 124 ratings
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Harold Cates, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1063498392
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Center For Hip and Knee Surgery
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • U Ky
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Harold Cates, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Cates is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Cates has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Cates works at Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics in Knoxville, TN. View the full address on Dr. Cates’s profile.

    Dr. Cates has seen patients for Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Cates on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    124 patients have reviewed Dr. Cates. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Cates.

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