KOC, University Orthopaedic Surgeons and OrthoTennessee Align as KOC

KOC, University Orthopaedic Surgeons and OrthoTennessee Align as KOC

OrthoTennessee, East Tennessee’s largest network of orthopaedic care and services, is aligning under one name: Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC).

Since 1998, the physicians of KOC, University Orthopaedic Surgeons, OrthoTennessee Maryville and KOC Oak Ridge have been one organization. Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, the extensive group of connected doctors, therapists, clinics and diagnostic centers will unite under one name.

The shift will make it easier for patients to identify the network of services dedicated to their care and enhance overall patient experience.

“For a long time, we have been one organization,” KOC Board Chair Dr. J. Jay Crawford said.  “Now, we will be one team with one name dedicated to one purpose: improving lives through patient-centered care – every patient, every time.”

As the group unites under the KOC name, some organizational structures and processes will evolve, but no positions will be lost due to the transition. Patient care, costs and providers also will not change with the alignment.

“Patients can still expect to see the same provider and experience the same competent and compassionate treatment,” Crawford said. “There will be no change to out-of-pocket costs or insurance – our network remains the same for insurance filing purposes.”

What is changing?

Location names and signage will align so that patients will see the same KOC logo at a clinic site, therapy location, MRI suite or on the sidelines of a football game.

List of locations in KOC network as of Jan. 1, 2025:

  • KOC Maryville, formerly OrthoTennessee Maryville
  • KOC Harriman
  • KOC Lakeway
  • KOC Oak Ridge
  • KOC Powell
  • KOC Sevierville, formerly University Orthopaedic Surgeons-Sevierville
  • KOC Turkey Creek, formerly University Orthopaedic Surgeons-Turkey Creek
  • KOC University, formerly University Orthopaedic Surgeons at UT Research Park
  • KOC Weisgarber
  • KOC West
  • University Orthopaedic Surgery Center*
  • Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center*

*The surgery centers will retain their name and brands.

What remains the same?

The Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic network is based in Knoxville and focused on East Tennessee. For more than 80 years, KOC physicians have been providing state-of-the-art orthopaedic treatment across the region. The group just celebrated 75 years of ongoing service treating University of Tennessee athletes.

The KOC Network

  • 10 office locations
  • 2 surgery centers
  • 6 physical therapy centers
  • 6 walk-in injury clinics
  • The only Level 1 trauma orthopaedic surgeons in the region.
  • The only pediatric fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgical team in the region.
  • The only orthopaedic oncology fellowship-trained surgeon in the region.
  • The only osteoporosis clinic with advanced screening technology.
  • The only orthopaedic group practicing in Blount County for over 50 years.
  • The only orthopaedic group that operates at all of the region’s health systems.

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic: One Name, One Team, One Purpose