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Curtis S. Gaylord
MD
Dowell Springs/Weisgarber
West
Appointments: 865-558-4444
Admin Line: 865-558-4412
Medical Line: 865-410-7896
Dr. Gaylord grew up in Knoxville, the son of UT neonatologist Dr. Mark Gaylord and Dr. Nan Gaylord, professor at the UT College of Nursing and director of the Vine School Health Clinic. After extensive training around the U.S. and Canada, he is pleased to be back home practicing with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic.
Dr. Gaylord chose pediatric orthopaedics because he wanted to be able to help children and see how their treatment improves the rest of their lives. He is especially interested in treating fractures, deformities of the extremities and spine, and congenital abnormalities.
Read MoreIn his spare time Dr. Gaylord enjoys sports, traveling, and being part of the Vol Navy. He is married to Lauren Bell Gaylord, a pediatric nurse practitioner and native Knoxvillian, and they have one young son.
Education
- B.S. Biology, Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC - Magna Cum Laude
- M.D. University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, TN - Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Fellowship
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Hospital for Sick Children
Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Distinctions
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Orthopaedic Specialties
- Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery
About
Dr. Gaylord grew up in Knoxville, the son of UT neonatologist Dr. Mark Gaylord and Dr. Nan Gaylord, professor at the UT College of Nursing and director of the Vine School Health Clinic. After extensive training around the U.S. and Canada, he is pleased to be back home practicing with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic.
Dr. Gaylord chose pediatric orthopaedics because he wanted to be able to help children and see how their treatment improves the rest of their lives. He is especially interested in treating fractures, deformities of the extremities and spine, and congenital abnormalities.
Read MoreIn his spare time Dr. Gaylord enjoys sports, traveling, and being part of the Vol Navy. He is married to Lauren Bell Gaylord, a pediatric nurse practitioner and native Knoxvillian, and they have one young son.
Credentials
Education
- B.S. Biology, Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC - Magna Cum Laude
- M.D. University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, TN - Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Fellowship
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Hospital for Sick Children
Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Distinctions
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Orthopaedic Specialties
- Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery