Dr. Philip McDowell, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Philip McDowell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Knoxville, Tennessee. In 2023, Dr. McDowell performed 63 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements (#5 in Tennessee) and 29 knee replacements (#92 in Tennessee), for a combined total of 92 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in Tennessee.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Shoulder Replacement
63 verified cases
#5 in Tennessee
Knee Replacement
29 verified cases
#92 in Tennessee

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. McDowell

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (92 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. McDowell, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 865-546-2663
1600 Accelerator Way Ste 200
Knoxville, TN 37920
NPI: 1639217680
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 19 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Tennessee Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. William Ballard - Chattanooga 345 procedures
Dr. Herman Botero - Knoxville 341 procedures
Dr. David Deboer - Nashville 238 procedures
Dr. John Nash - Chattanooga 207 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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