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Dr. Kent Sauter, MD

Dr. Kent Sauter, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Kent Sauter, MD is a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1995. He is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 360 Knoxville, TN 37920
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sauter specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • 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. Sauter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sauter

3.4
31 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
35%
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He is a. Excellent surgeon. Replaced 2 lombar. In
To learn that the Dr. I have trusted for my health is retiring! He will be missed.!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Marie Kyler – Jul 03, 2024
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Have always recommended him. But now that he is r?
Dr SAUTER is a stand up guy. He couldn’t help me but referred me to a doctor who hopefully can.
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
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 03, 2024
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excellent doctor i would highly recommend
short wait time and excellent care
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
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 29, 2024
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Very likely if he doesn’t retire
Truth
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
No results
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May 19, 2024
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Back Surgery
Consultation for Spine Fusion
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
No results
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Rantank – Mar 14, 2024
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great professional
Visited Dr. Sauters due to ongoing medical conditions due to some spine damage. He gave me advice and we discussed about current and future possibilities of minor bumps in the road per se to dealing with my situation medically wise.
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
No results
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Dec 08, 2023
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Took too long
From referral to appointment it took too long
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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M – Jul 22, 2023
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I was feeling like Humpty Dumpty when I first met Dr. Sauter- prior to- none of the king's horses and none of the king's men remembered assessment 101- identify the problem before ordering treatment- 155 sessions of physical therapy for problems pt could not improve...It's entirely possible I may not have been a bundle of joy by the time I made it to Dr. Sauter- It turns out I had previously met (the south end of) the king's horses and had yet to meet any of the king's men. Dr. Sauter is unequivocally the greatest of the king's men. He said he would put me back together again- and he did. Priceless.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Jul 14, 2020
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I went to see Dr. Sauter because of hip discomfort and strange sensations in my legs and feet. He took the time to explain the cause of those symptoms was spinal stenosis. He took me into another room to view my MRI and further explain what was happening. Though surgery may be necessary somewhere down the line, he explained it wasn’t needed now and recommended physical therapy to strengthen my back and take pressure off my spine. I appreciate his professionalism and desire to find a solution that didn’t require surgery or medication.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Cecelia Rice – Dec 19, 2019
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I’m still healing. He has helped me tremendously so far. Not just him but the entire staff
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
3 others found this helpful
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KD Terry – Nov 14, 2019
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Worst experience in my life. Very rude, could not explain my diagnosis. Told me to deal with it because I'll be in pain until I die. Had me bawling my eyes out by the end of appointment. Took me longer to drive there then I was even in the office for.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Heather Gammons-Pallaria in Greenback , TN – Jan 10, 2019
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Made no effort to listen or explain anything just acted like i was taking his time. After a year of pain i came in with hope and left with none. Also was very rude which escalated into an argument. Not something a patient needs is getting scolded while trying to feel better.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
6 others found this helpful
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Robert Stone – Jul 21, 2018
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I have several health issues. Diabetes, heart issues, copd among other things . I was taken excellent care of love his bedside manner.He explained everything so my husband and family understood completely. Would not hesitate to use him again.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Elizabeth Smith in Rutledge – Feb 20, 2018
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You must sign a pain management consent form before you are allowed to see the doctor. I asked to discuss it with the doctor before I signed it and the front desk staff said no, "you must sign the form before the doctor will see you". If that is how they treat you before you are an official patient, I can't imagine how they must treat you once you are a patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
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
5 others found this helpful
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Maryville, TN – May 02, 2017
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He has a very bad after care attitude. When you ask for answers to genuine questions, his replies are vague. Takes no accountability for things that may be wrong. Treats younger patients with ill regard and offers no alternatives. Releases you to go back to work to your insurance company but neglects to tell you. Offered no note or update involving restrictions. Would not recommend this physician to young adults.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
18 others found this helpful
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Nashville, TN – Dec 29, 2015
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About Me

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Dr. Kent Sauter, MD is a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1995. He is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • West Virginia University

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Neurosurgical Associates PC1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 360 Knoxville, TN 37920
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Univ. Neurosurgery PC1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 580 Knoxville, TN 37920
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University of Tennessee Medical Center1924 Alcoa Hwy Knoxville, TN 37920
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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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