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Dr. Ralph Estes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.5 (35)
Map Pin Small Asheville, NC
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ralph Estes, MD

Dr. Ralph Estes, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Asheville, NC. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 42 years of experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine and is affiliated with Pardee Hospital, Adventhealth Hendersonville, St. Luke's Hospital, Rutherford Regional Medical Center and Highlands Cashiers Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Estes an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Estes works at Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Asheville, NC with other offices in Brevard, NC, Hendersonville, NC and Waynesville, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Knee Sprain and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) 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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Conditions Treated and Procedures Performed

Dr. Estes' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, a Department of Pardee Hospital (Asheville)
    21 Turtle Creek Dr, Asheville, NC 28803 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 274-4555
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, a Department of Pardee Hospital (Brevard)
    316 Chestnut St, Brevard, NC 28712 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 435-8200
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, a Department of Pardee Hospital (Hendersonville-Thompson)
    212 Thompson St, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 233-2929
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
  4. 4
    Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, a Department of Pardee Hospital (Waynesville)
    35 Valley View Ter, Waynesville, NC 28786 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 454-9816
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Pardee Hospital
  • Adventhealth Hendersonville
  • St. Luke's Hospital
  • Rutherford Regional Medical Center
  • Highlands Cashiers Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)

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
Knee Sprain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Chondromalacia
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Trigger Point Injection
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • CoreSource
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Health Net
    • Humana
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    • Medical Mutual of Ohio
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    • MultiPlan
    • Priority Health
    • Tricare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • Wells Fargo Insurance

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    4.5
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    Based on 35 ratings
    Patient Ratings (35)
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    4 Star
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    1 Star
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    About Dr. Ralph Estes, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1164420857
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Baylor Scott and White Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Texas A&M University / Main Campus
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Ralph Estes, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Estes is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Estes has seen patients for Joint Pain, Knee Sprain and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Estes on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    35 patients have reviewed Dr. Estes. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Estes.

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