Since 1998, the physicians of Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic, University Orthopaedic Surgeons, OrthoTennessee Maryville and KOC Oak Ridge have partnered as one organization. We have always been one team, but now our network has come together under one name: Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC). This makes it easier for patients to identify our expansive network of services across East Tennessee, which includes: … Read More

Surgeons perform about 800,000 knee replacement surgeries each year in the United States. A growing number of those surgeries (around 13 percent) are now performed with the assistance of robots, like the Mako robotic arm used by some surgeons with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic. WBIR reporter Lauren Davis scrubbed in to get an inside look at the technology, which KOC Dr. … Read More

Some East Tennesseans embraced the first snow of 2025 by getting outside and sledding with loved ones, but not everyone made it through the winter weather unscathed. KOC Urgent Care saw a number of snow-related injuries, and it wasn’t just the kids. WBIR spoke with our Kadie Orenstein, a physician assistant who says they saw a record 27 patients at … Read More

Dr. Greg Mathien, senior orthopaedic surgeon for Tennessee Athletics and sports medicine specialist at Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC), has been named the 2025 Team Physician of the Year for Orthopedics by the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He is the third KOC physician to be honored by the SEC. “We are incredibly proud of Dr. Mathien’s achievement and the exceptional care he … Read More

Frequently Asked Questions What has changed? The physicians of University Orthopaedic Surgeons, KOC, KOC Oak Ridge and OrthoTennessee Maryville have united under one name: Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic. Since 1998, we have all been one organization. Now we are one team with one name and one purpose: improving lives through patient-centered care – every patient, every time. How does this affect … Read More

Bristol and Jett: A Journey of Friendship and Strength Bristol and Jett have been friends since kindergarten. They both recently underwent spinal fusion surgery, thanks to Dr. Jay Crawford, Dr. Cameron Sears, and Dr. Curtis Gaylord, pediatric orthopaedic surgeons at Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic. Bristol had her surgery in April 2023, while Jett had his in October 2024. They attended prom … Read More

Our team members Dr. Benjamin Kopp, Caroline Ward, PA, Susan Cowden, Community Relations, and our furry friend, Reggie, all participated in this year’s Jingle Bell Run for the Arthritis Foundation. University Orthopaedic Surgeons was a Bronze Sponsor for the event that took place Dec. 14, 2024 at The World’s Fair Park. Dr. Benjamin J. Kopp was proud to be the … Read More

For the fourth consecutive year, Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center (KOSC) has been named a Leapfrog Top Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). The facility is one of only 31 surgery centers selected nationally for the competitive award, which recognizes the highest patient safety standards. Ambulatory surgery centers are premium health care facilities that provide outpatient procedures. The quality of patient care across … Read More

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 … Read More