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Dr. Karen Wells, MD

Dr. Karen Wells, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Wells, MD is an internist in Knoxville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Starr Regional Medical Center Athens and Parkwest Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

8033 Ray Mears Blvd Knoxville, TN 37919
Telehealth available

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Dr. Wells' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wells

3.7

3 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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John – Jun 24, 2023
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What went well
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Jeri Batsford – Feb 12, 2020
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Ralph B. in Knoxville, TN – Jan 13, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. Karen Wells, MD is an internist in Knoxville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicinehealth Sciences

    Medical School, 1991
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Locations

Practice

Knoxville VA CBOC8033 Ray Mears Blvd Knoxville, TN 37919
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Univeristy of Tennessee Student Health Service1818 Andy Holt Ave Knoxville, TN 37916
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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
  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd
    Knoxville, TN 37923
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

    1114 W Madison Ave
    Athens, TN 37303
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    View all patient feedback
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