Dr. James Killeffer, MD
Dr. James Killeffer, MD is a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Killeffer has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 360 Knoxville, TN 37920Make an Appointment
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Dr. Killeffer is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Killeffer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Explains Conditions Well
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Dr. Killeffer's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Killeffer
4.7
| 5 Star | 87% | 87% |
| 4 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 3 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 6% | 6% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Killeffer to family and friends is 4.6901407 out of 5
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Dr. James Killeffer, MD is a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Killeffer has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1994. He is affiliated...read moreNeurosurgery
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West Virginia University
Medical School, 1994
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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