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Dr. James Burkhart, MD

Dr. James Burkhart, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
65+ years of experience

Dr. James Burkhart, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Knoxville, TN and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1958. He is affiliated with Blount Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

2001 Laurel Ave Ste 601 Knoxville, TN 37916

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(865) 523-0614

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Burkhart specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Burkhart's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Burkhart

3.0
21 ratings, 6 with a written review
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I will never recommend this man to anyone. He is rude and heartless. He treats the people that agrees to have surgery done by him like trash.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Casey Robinson in Harrogate , TN – Feb 20, 2019
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Dr Burkhart is a amazing doctor ! I've seen him for 10 years 8 surgeries and I trust only him ! I have only good things to say about him ! I will miss him when he retires! One of the best doctors I've met !
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
No results
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Angel Bruce in Powell, TN – Aug 17, 2018
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So far Dr Burkhart bone Dr works out very well for me. He's concerned about my pain and my questions. I have no complaints
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Terrie Whipple in Knoxville Tn – Sep 27, 2017
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Dr Burkhart is a honorable Christian man,and an excellent surgeon. He has performed 4 joint replacement surgery on me. I would highly recommend him.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Pam Henry in Knoxville, TN – Apr 26, 2017
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Very uncaring doctor, fork Sanders Hospital 6 RN's personality said that J. McDonald Burkhart should of retried 25 years ago. He will promise no pain during surgery and claimed you will not suffer in the 3 days in stay hospital, and after you go home you will not have to suffer after 5 days. Incompetent and a lier. After 3 week's pain extremely severe. And 2nd.visit he spent 20 seconds with me , no after care plan and only 7 days of low dose pain meds. I WOULD never recommend him as a bone dr
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Unsatisfied male in Kingsport, Tn. – Dec 30, 2016
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Dr Burkhart performed my shoulder surgery 2 years ago and he did such a wonderful job that he is now who I take my children to. I won't take them to anyone else. Dr is very quiet but very, very nice and, most importantly, he is an EXCELLENT surgeon! He knows his stuff and his staff is AWESOME! He's very busy (which is a really good sign) but they are very prompt and very thorough. VERY highly recommended!!!!
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
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Kasha in Knoxville, TN – Sep 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Burkhart, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Knoxville, TN and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1958. He is affiliated with Blount Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1958
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Albert C.S. Ebenezer M.D.2001 Laurel Ave Ste 601 Knoxville, TN 37916
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Blount Memorial Hospital

    907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
    Maryville, TN 37804

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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