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Dr. Ronald Christopher, MD

Dr. Ronald Christopher, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ronald Christopher, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Morristown, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Christopher has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. He is not accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 68 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (68 reviews)

Practice

2263 Sandstone Dr Morristown, TN 37814

Make an Appointment

(423) 353-1070

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Christopher's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Christopher

3.9

68 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Barbara Spoon – Oct 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Leona – Jun 29, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Bruce Baker – Nov 18, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Penny Houseright – Apr 21, 2020
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Rod and Charlene Stephen in Grayling (formerly Rogersville, MI – Aug 24, 2018
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Corryton, TN – Dec 02, 2017
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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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Morristown, TN – Aug 26, 2017
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Donna Birch in Talbott – Aug 18, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cornelius Monroe in Kingsport, TN 37664 – Apr 18, 2017
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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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sheri Sullivan in Morristown, TN – Jan 17, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Becky Lane in Newport, Tn – Dec 17, 2016
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Linda Catron in Morristown TN – Sep 20, 2016
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Steve Harwood in Talbott, TN – Jul 03, 2016
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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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna D in Morristown, TN – Jan 15, 2016
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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
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tricia M in Jefferson City, TN – Jan 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

We provide "Excellent" care by choice.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Pediatric Hand Surgery

  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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

  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • D D Eisenhower Army Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
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Locations

Practice

East Tennessee Center for Orthopaedic Excellence PLLC2263 Sandstone Dr Morristown, TN 37814
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System

    908 W 4th North St
    Morristown, TN 37814
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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