Dr. W David Hovis, MD
Dr. W David Hovis, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Knoxville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hovis has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Parkwest Medical Center and Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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10810 Parkside Dr Ste 209 Knoxville, TN 37934Make an Appointment
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Dr. Hovis is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, a highly rated hospital.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Hovis specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Hovis' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hovis
4.7
| 5 Star | 88% | 88% |
| 4 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 Star | 6% | 6% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Hovis to family and friends is 4.6969695 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Our mission is to provide the highest quality orthopedic care to each patient and get you back to the life you enjoy!biography
Dr. David Hovis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a sub-specialty certification in sports medicine. He is one of the few fellowship-trained sports medicine specialists in east Tennessee.Dr. Hovis specializes in arthroscopic...read more
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
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Fellowship Hospital, 1999University Of Tx Southwestern Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1998University Of Zurich, Balgrist Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1998Parkland Memorial Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1994Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1993Duke University
Undergraduate School, 1988
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- Mon: 7:30am - 5:00pm
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- Wed: 7:30am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 7:30am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 7:30am - 4:30pm
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- 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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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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