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Dr. William McAlexander, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.8 (32)
Map Pin Small Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. William McAlexander, MD

Dr. William McAlexander, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. McAlexander an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. McAlexander works at Practice in Knoxville, TN with other offices in Birmingham, AL, Homewood, AL and Joplin, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Aortic Aneurysm and Cardiac Tamponade 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. McAlexander's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Family Orthopedic Clinic Pllc
    10810 Parkside Dr Ste 109, Knoxville, TN 37934 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 647-3350
  2. 2
    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 877-2872
  3. 3
    Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at Brookwood
    2018 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Bldg C, Homewood, AL 35209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 877-2627
  4. 4
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    1102 W 32nd St Ste 200, Joplin, MO 64804 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (417) 347-5001

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  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

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Thoracentesis
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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.
Thoracentesis
Aortic Aneurysm
Cardiac Tamponade
Abdominal Pain
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Empyema
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Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Systolic Heart Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Megacolon
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pectus Excavatum
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Effusion
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Subacute Endocarditis
Thymus Disorders
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Breast Surgical Procedure
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hand and Wrist Osteoarthrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Kidney Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mastectomy
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Needle Aponeurotomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Renal Transplant
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Stent-Assisted Carotid Angioplasty
Stomach Surgery
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1073558524
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. McAlexander has seen patients for Aortic Aneurysm and Cardiac Tamponade, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. McAlexander on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    32 patients have reviewed Dr. McAlexander. 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. McAlexander.

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