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Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD

Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Knoxville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 160 Knoxville, TN 37920
Telehealth available
(865) 521-8050

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rathfoot specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rathfoot's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rathfoot

3.7
27 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
59%
59%
4 star
4%
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3 star
4%
4%
2 star
11%
11%
1 star
22%
22%

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Had a septum fix with him in 2021 to help me breathe better, and it didn't do anything but increase my sinus drainage. Then in 2023 a stitch was poking through the front of my nose, leading to 6 months of pain, infection, and an eventual cyst formation that is draining from two separate holes in the tip of my nose. I've been through four rounds of antibiotics, seen my PCP, a dermatologist, and another ENT specialist, and now will have to see a plastic surgeon to fix this problem without complete disfigurement. Extremely unsatisfied.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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May 01, 2024
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Hard to beat. The
He is the best listener you could hope for and describes possible treatments in detail. Would rate 10 star if possible.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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The BEST – Sep 13, 2022
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Dr. Rathfoot is an EXCEPTIONAL PERSON! He came into the office where I was and was just SO CARING about my issues. He is an EXCELLENT DOCTOR and he is an EXCEPTIONAL person as I could FEEL that he cared about me as a person. He shared with me information so that I UNDERSTOOD what was happening to me. EXCEPTIONAL person & doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sheryl Curry – Jan 14, 2022
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Wonderful. Caring and wise Dr. which is a fantastic combination
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Steve – Jun 07, 2020
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Weird
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 27, 2019
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Dr. Rathfoot is God sent. He is amazing and how he actually cares for patients & people is incredible. I cannot recommend this doctor enough. He went over and above to help my husband from his first visit to his surgery. What a genuine doctor with an outstanding bedside manner! He listens and explains things in such depth and his communication is just great. I give this guy a 20 star rating! Doctors like him are hard to come across, highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Laura Brown in Walland, TN – Jan 24, 2019
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Very rude, arrogant, and talks down to staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Knoxville, TN – Oct 01, 2017
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$800 later and they confirmed I couldn't hear and felt bad with little to no solutions offered. Little things along the way show a lack of organization. Wrong referring doctor listed, prescriptation called into wrong place and I had to fix it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Sevierville, TN – Apr 22, 2016
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biography

Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Knoxville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992. He...read more

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 160 Knoxville, TN 37920
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Practice

Office7680 Dannaher Dr Powell, TN 37849
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Greater Knoxville Ear Nose & Throat West Knoxville220 Fort Sanders West Blvd Ste 101 Knoxville, TN 37922
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy
    Knoxville, TN 37920
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    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

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr
    Powell, TN 37849
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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