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Dr. Ryan Pickens, MD

Dr. Ryan Pickens, MD

Urology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Ryan Pickens, MD is a urologist in Knoxville, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pickens has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal and Urinary Conditions. He graduated from University of Louisville in 2006. He is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (53 reviews)

Practice

1928 Alcoa Hwy Ste 222 Knoxville, TN 37920
Telehealth available

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  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Pickens' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pickens

3.3

53 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Seeking Better Care – Sep 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Jul 12, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
L. Shook – Jun 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 09, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 11, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mike – Aug 19, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dorothea – Aug 25, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Tia – Dec 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Nov 20, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dave Gorden in Knoxville, TN – Jul 08, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Apr 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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James D in Knoxville, TN – Mar 21, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Emily P. in Knoxville, TN – Jan 11, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dana in Knoxville, TN – Dec 28, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Knoxville, TN – Oct 07, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Pissed off patient in Knoxville, TN – Jul 17, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Atlanta, GA – May 16, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
David kiger in Knoxville. Tn – May 11, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Knoxville, TN – Apr 13, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robin in Maryville, TN – Jun 14, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Ryan Pickens, MD is a urologist in Knoxville, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pickens has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal and Urinary Conditions. He graduated from University of Louisville...read more
  • Urology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Vanderbilt

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
  • University Of Tennessee Graduate School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2007
  • University Of Louisville

    Medical School, 2006
  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
  • University Of Kentucky

    Undergraduate School, 2002
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Locations

Practice

Office1928 Alcoa Hwy Ste 222 Knoxville, TN 37920
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Northshore Urgent Care2046 Town Center Blvd Knoxville, TN 37922
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Office7326 Maynardville Pike Ste 101 Knoxville, TN 37938
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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

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