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Dr. William Hovis, MD
Overview of Dr. William Hovis, MD
Dr. William Hovis, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 58 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland and Blount Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hovis, completed a residency at Campbell Fdn-U Tenn. Patients rated Dr. Hovis an average 3.1 star rating.
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- Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
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- Blount Memorial Hospital
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Steroid Injection
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Degenerative Disc Disease
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Lumbosacral Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
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Lumbosacral Stenosis
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
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Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
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Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
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Joint Drainage
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Meniscus Surgery
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Musculoskeletal Function Test
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Neuroplasty
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Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
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Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
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Shoulder Arthroscopy
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Shoulder Replacement
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Total Hip Replacement
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About Dr. William Hovis, MD
Specialties*
- Orthopedic Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 58 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1215918206
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Residency
- Campbell Fdn-U Tenn
Residency
Internship
- City Of Memphis Hosp-U Tenn
Internship
Medical Education
- University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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