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Michael S. Eilerman
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University
Turkey Creek
Appointments: 865-558-4444
Medical/Administrative Questions: 865-213-1723
Dr. Michael Eilerman joined University Orthopaedic Surgeons in 1993. Dr. Eilerman graduated from the University of Dayton in 1983 and earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1987. Following an orthopaedic surgery residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio, he completed an orthopaedic traumatology fellowship at Tampa General Hospital, where he received distinction as Fellow of the Year in 1993.
Dr. Eilerman is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and currently is an assistant professor at The University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Dr. Eilerman has taken a special interest in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. He has been performing anterior approach hip replacements at The University of Tennessee Medical Center for more than 10 years. To date, he has performed over 2,500 such procedures. He feels this approach is much less invasive with a quicker recovery than standard approaches.
Read MoreDr. Eilerman was the first orthopaedic surgeon in Knoxville to perform the anterior approach hip replacement. With this approach, Dr. Eilerman is able to perform the surgery through the front of the hip, avoiding any cutting of the muscles or tendons, making it much less invasive than traditional hip replacement. This approach allows for a quicker recovery with less pain. Dr. Eilerman has performed this approach for more than 10 years.
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Dr. Eilerman and his wife, Theresa, a registered nurse, have two daughters. Their oldest daughter, Elyse, graduated from the University of Virginia, and their youngest daughter, Natalie, is enrolled at the University of Dayton. Dr. Eilerman enjoys spending time with his family and attending their numerous activities. His personal interests include boating, biking, hiking and hunting.
CityView Top Doctor in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Education
- Bachelor of Science: University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, 1983
- Doctor of Medicine: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1987
Residency
- Orthopaedic surgery: Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, Ohio, 1987-1992
- Pediatric orthopaedic surgery rotation: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, 1990
Fellowship
- Orthopaedic traumatology: Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida, 1992-93
Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995
Professional Distinctions
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
About
Dr. Michael Eilerman joined University Orthopaedic Surgeons in 1993. Dr. Eilerman graduated from the University of Dayton in 1983 and earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1987. Following an orthopaedic surgery residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio, he completed an orthopaedic traumatology fellowship at Tampa General Hospital, where he received distinction as Fellow of the Year in 1993.
Dr. Eilerman is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and currently is an assistant professor at The University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Dr. Eilerman has taken a special interest in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. He has been performing anterior approach hip replacements at The University of Tennessee Medical Center for more than 10 years. To date, he has performed over 2,500 such procedures. He feels this approach is much less invasive with a quicker recovery than standard approaches.
Read MoreDr. Eilerman was the first orthopaedic surgeon in Knoxville to perform the anterior approach hip replacement. With this approach, Dr. Eilerman is able to perform the surgery through the front of the hip, avoiding any cutting of the muscles or tendons, making it much less invasive than traditional hip replacement. This approach allows for a quicker recovery with less pain. Dr. Eilerman has performed this approach for more than 10 years.
Dr. Eilerman’s Educational Links
Dr. Eilerman and his wife, Theresa, a registered nurse, have two daughters. Their oldest daughter, Elyse, graduated from the University of Virginia, and their youngest daughter, Natalie, is enrolled at the University of Dayton. Dr. Eilerman enjoys spending time with his family and attending their numerous activities. His personal interests include boating, biking, hiking and hunting.
CityView Top Doctor in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Credentials
Education
- Bachelor of Science: University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, 1983
- Doctor of Medicine: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1987
Residency
- Orthopaedic surgery: Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, Ohio, 1987-1992
- Pediatric orthopaedic surgery rotation: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, 1990
Fellowship
- Orthopaedic traumatology: Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida, 1992-93
Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995
Professional Distinctions
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons