University of Tennessee Medical Center
University of Tennessee Medical Center is a medical facility located in Knoxville, TN. This hospital has been recognized for Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
11% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, and peripheral vascular bypass surgery
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
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Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Valve Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™
2025
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
University of Tennessee Medical Center
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Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Moss
The staff was friendly and helpful. After the procedure, the staff and doctors involved to her friendly and provided the information Of their findings from my procedure. Everyone I dealt with it the facility did an excellent job of keeping me informed and doing the work required to Prepare me for...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Bindrim
The kindness of the team at every visit and step is memorable. The surgery was quick and painless.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Froula
He listened and care about my specific problem. I would highly recommend him as your doctor.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Rodriguez-Cruz
Location
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Tennessee Medical Center located?
University of Tennessee Medical Center is located at 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has University of Tennessee Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, University of Tennessee Medical Center has been awarded with Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™, Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, and Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is University of Tennessee Medical Center highly rated with patients?
73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does University of Tennessee Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at University of Tennessee Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades University of Tennessee Medical Center profile..
How does University of Tennessee Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Had an A2 pulley reconstruction on my left pinkie and a pip capsulectomy to fix a pip contracture. Now 3 months later after a infection destroyed the pip joint cartilage, ligaments, and tendon caused by joint work between Dr Moss and his team it has to be fused or amputated. Great bedside manner,...