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Dr. Harold Cates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (131)
Map Pin Small Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
39 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 39 years of experience. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and is affiliated with Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center and Blount Memorial Hospital. 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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  • Fort Loudoun Medical Center
  • Parkwest Medical Center
  • University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center
  • Blount Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Knee Replacement
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bursitis of Hip
Difficulty With Walking
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Sprain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Gait Abnormality
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Chondromalacia
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Genu Varum
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Excision of Femur or Knee
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Meniscectomy
Somatic Nerve Block
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Knee Disorders
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Fracture
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Osteophyte
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Fracture Care
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Total Hip Replacement
Wound Repair
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    4.8
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    Based on 131 ratings
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    About Dr. Harold Cates, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 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 & Knee Surg
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Ky
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    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.

    131 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.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Cates, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Cates appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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