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Dr. W David Hovis, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 (54)
Map Pin Small Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. W David Hovis, MD

Dr. W David Hovis, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center, Blount Memorial Hospital and Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center. Dr. Hovis, completed a residency at University Of Tx Southwestern Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Hovis an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Hovis works at Practice in Knoxville, TN with other offices in Goodlettsville, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis, Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) and Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Hovis' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Orthoknox
    10810 Parkside Dr Ste 209, Knoxville, TN 37934 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 251-3030
    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
  2. 2
    Mercy Pulmonary Group
    10810 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 233-9642
  3. 3
    National Imaging Specialists Pllc
    3024 Business Park Cir, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 251-3030

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Parkwest Medical Center
  • Blount Memorial Hospital
  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteoarthritis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Osteoarthritis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)

Treatment frequency



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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear Chevron Icon
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury) Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Foot Chevron Icon
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Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
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    • Aetna
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    4.8
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    Based on 54 ratings
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    About Dr. W David Hovis, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German and Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1992786982
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Steadman-Hawkins Clinic
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Tx Southwestern Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Parkland Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Duke University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. W David Hovis, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hovis is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Hovis has seen patients for Osteoarthritis, Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) and Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hovis on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    54 patients have reviewed Dr. Hovis. 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. Hovis.

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