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Dr. Robert Elder, MD

Dr. Robert Elder, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Elder, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Knoxville, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1930 Alcoa Hwy Ste 235 Knoxville, TN 37920

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Elder specializes in the area of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Elder's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elder

4.6

22 ratings, 3 with a written review
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1 Star
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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
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Maggie Valley, NC – Oct 24, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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EA in Maryville, Tn – Dec 27, 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
11 people found this helpful
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barbara in Crossville, TN – Mar 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Elder, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Knoxville, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

*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 Tenn

    Residency Hospital, 1988
  • East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
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.
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Locations

Practice

Univ. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery1930 Alcoa Hwy Ste 235 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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