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Dr. Paul Peterson, MD

Dr. Paul Peterson, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Peterson, MD is a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

501 20th St Ste 503 Knoxville, TN 37916
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Peterson specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. 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.
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Peterson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Peterson

3.3

42 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
52%
52%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
38%
38%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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H from Sevier County – Jun 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Jan Albano – Jul 18, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ms. Jones – Apr 24, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Michelle in Rogersville, TN – Aug 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 09, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
RoseMary in Tn – Apr 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oliver Springs – Feb 15, 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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amanda in Knoxville TN – Jun 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Cindy V. in Newport, TN – Mar 25, 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
Helpful
SZ in Knoxville, TN – Aug 23, 2016
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Mark in Kingsport TN – Jul 10, 2016
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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
Helpful
Wendy Pollock in Tellico Plains, TN – May 03, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Paul Peterson, MD is a neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Neurosurgery

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

  • University Rochester School Med/strong Mem Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Fort Sanders Neurosurgical Clinic501 20th St Ste 503 Knoxville, TN 37916
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Practice

Memphis Pathology Laboratory dba705 McFarland St Morristown, TN 37814
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

    1901 Clinch Ave
    Knoxville, TN 37916
    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

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