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Dr. Elmer Pinzon, MD

Dr. Elmer Pinzon, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Elmer Pinzon, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in Knoxville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Hahnemann University in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Parkwest Medical Center and Fort Loudoun Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 81 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (81 reviews)

Practice

10710 Murdock Dr Knoxville, TN 37932
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pinzon specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Pinzon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pinzon

3.5

81 ratings, 34 with a written review
5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
1%
1%
1 Star
33%
33%

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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vicki McGinty – Mar 27, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Darren Farnsworth – Mar 07, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Seth Davis – Sep 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Billerp – Aug 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
RCL – Oct 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Apr 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Rick Walton – Mar 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Mar 11, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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J Crabtree – May 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Heather Gammons-Pallaria – Apr 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Keith Richards – Jan 18, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 07, 2019
Thanks again for your support and will continue...Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Elmer Pinzon, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ruby Hall in Knoxville, TN – Mar 06, 2019
Thanks again for your support and will continue...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
TN – Dec 30, 2018
Thanks again for your support and will continue...Read More
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Elmer Pinzon, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
J A Ferrell in Rockwood, TN – Sep 08, 2018
Thanks again for your support and will continue...Read More
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About Me

care philosophy

Private, outpatient musculoskeletal/spine practice with emphasis on minimally-invasive musculoskeletal/spinal procedures to improve function/return to previous functional status/decrease medication use/decrease pain. I am able to contain patient's...read more
  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Pain Medicine

  • Sports Medicine

  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

  • Sports Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

  • Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

  • Occupational Medicine

  • Electrodiagnostic Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Georgia Pain Physicians, Pc

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Baylor College Of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Lehigh Vly Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • Hahnemann University

    Medical School, 1994
  • Tulane University, School Of Public Health & Tropical Medicine

    1988
  • University Of Pittsburgh / Main Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1986
  • University Of Pittsburgh

    Undergraduate School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Within the last year
Within the last one to three years
  • English

  • Spanish

  • TopDocs in Knoxville- CityView Magazine, 2011, 2009

Locations

Practice

Office10710 Murdock Dr Knoxville, TN 37932
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy
    Knoxville, TN 37920
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd
    Knoxville, TN 37923
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Roane Medical Center

    8045 Roane Medical Center Dr
    Harriman, TN 37748

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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