The 20 Best Synovitis Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

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The 20 Best Synovitis Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 203 doctor with experience in Synovitis near Tennessee, US. Of these, 172 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Benjamin G. Potter
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Associated Orthopedics

    430 West Ravine Road, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Benjamin Potter is a board-certified surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery, including reconstructive procedures, sports medicine, trauma, arthroscopy and total ankle replacement. He emphasizes conservative, evidence-based care and is active in minimally invasive surgery, lecturing and training other providers Dr. Potter joined Associated Orthopaedics in Kingsport after completing a surgical residency at Loyola University Medical Center. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University and a bachelor's at Michigan Technological University. He is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association and serves as an attending physician for the local residency program. Dr. Potter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

    Jeffrey A. Marchessault
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Orthopedics Trauma Surgery

    410 North State Of Franklin Rd, Suite 140, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "As a medic in the U.S. Army, Jeffrey Marchessault, MD, was encouraged by several doctors to pursue medicine. ""It was a gentle encouragement that grew louder inside me,"" he says. An orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Marchessault chose to specialize in hand surgery because ""it can restore so much more than hand function – sense of worth, dignity and independence are often restored as well."" Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Marchessault fell in love with the Appalachian Highlands. ""We've been here 10 years now and still say, 'Ahhh' when we see the morning fog in the valley or the sunset on the lake.""". Dr. Marchessault is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Todd Horton
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Orthopedics

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Associated Orthopedics

    430 West Ravine Road, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Originally from Big Bear, a small ski resort town in Southern California, Todd Horton, MD, moved to the Appalachian Highlands after retiring from the U.S. Navy in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was drawn to the region for its scenic rural charm, convenient access to amenities and the warmth of its small-town feel. Dr. Horton specializes in upper extremity and hand surgery with a focus on restoring function through precise mechanical repair. He enjoys helping patients recover from injuries and regain the strength and confidence to return to their everyday lives. In his free time, Dr. Horton enjoys precision and tactical shooting, motorsports and taking part in local organizations including VictorySports MotoCross, the South East Trail Riders Association and regional rodeo and gun clubs. Dr. Horton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Osteoarthritis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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    Marc A. Aiken
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Orthopedics

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Aiken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, and Hip Replacement.

    Bruce M. Miller
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Associated Orthopedics

    430 West Ravine Road, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Miller, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who treats every patient with the honesty and respect he would expect for himself. A native of the California mountains near Yosemite, Dr. Miller was inspired early on by his mother, an operating room nurse, and a fascination with surgery sparked by shows like MASH. He moved to Kingsport in 2005 to raise his family, and today he blends his love for medicine with a passion for farming and community life. Dr. Miller cheers for the Vols and enjoys skiing and spending time with his wife. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Harold J. Webb
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Plastic Surgery

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Surgery

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Webb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Frostbite, Synovitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis

    Blue Ridge Radiology, P.C.

    3053 W State St, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis

    Holston Medical Group- Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

    105 W Stone Dr, Ste 4B, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Youssef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Muscle Spasms, Dupuytren Contracture, and Rhizarthrosis.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Orthopedics

    Watauga Orthopaedics, Plc

    2410 Susannah St, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Lord is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis

    Blue Ridge Radiology, P.C.

    3053 W State St, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Schuller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Kingsport Podiatry

    2671 N John B Dennis Hwy, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Schodowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis of the Heel, Fungal Nail Infection, Tendinitis, and Morton Neuroma.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis

    ETSU Physician & Associates- Rheumatology

    329 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Falasca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

    Distinguished in Synovitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Synovitis
    General Surgery

    Cookeville Medical Center PC

    225 N Willow Ave, 
    Cookeville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melvin Williams is a General Surgeon in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, Metatarsalgia, and Synovitis.

    Distinguished in Synovitis
    Hand Surgery
    Distinguished in Synovitis
    Hand Surgery

    Orthotennessee PC

    260 Fort Sanders West Blvd, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Calhoun is a Hand Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Calhoun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Synovitis
    Podiatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Synovitis
    Podiatric Surgery

    H. H. Nuss

    101 Wessington Pl, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Nuss is a Podiatric Surgeon in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Nuss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, and Fibromatosis. Dr. Nuss is currently accepting new patients.

    Andrew Lamay
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Podiatric Medicine

    Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC)

    1272 Garrison Drive, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. LaMay grew up in Queens and Long Island New York. He later moved to Middle Tennessee from Florida in 1991 where he started his practice in Nashville. He previously served on the Medical Executive Committee at Nashville Surgery Center and has been involved in FDA trials for new joint prosthetics.He and his wife Gina, originally from Hendersonville, TN, have 3 daughters and 2 sons. Jacqueline and Alexandria have families of their own and have 10 children between the 2 of them. Gabrielle and her husband Carlton live in Dallas, Texas. She has her BSN in Nursing and is a neonatal ICU nurse. They just had their first child. Their son, Yishmael, is a chemical and biomolecular engineer and their youngest son, Mikhail, is an aerospace and aeronautical engineer. Dr. LaMay's hobbies include running, weight training, mountain biking, triathlons and constructing wood toys. Dr. Lamay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis

    University Of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Clark is a Radiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Caffey Disease, Tenosynovitis, Collapsed Lung, and Rhizarthrosis.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Radiology

    Plaza Radiology LLC

    1710 Gunbarrel Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Nunes is a Radiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Nunes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Ureterocele, Visceromegaly, Tenosynovitis, and Splenomegaly.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Experienced in Synovitis

    University Of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Fulks is a Radiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Fulks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, Caffey Disease, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

    Experienced in Synovitis
    Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Synovitis
    Podiatric Surgery

    Upperline Healthcare

    5617 Highway 153, Ste102, 
    Hixson, TN 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clair Bello is a Podiatric Surgeon in Hixson, Tennessee. Dr. Bello has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Bunions, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Synovitis?

    Synovitis is the inflammation of a synovial membrane, the layer of connective tissue that lines joints such as the shoulder, hip, knee, or ankle. Arthritis is one of the main causes of synovitis. Athletes and individuals with physically rigorous jobs are also particularly at risk of overusing joints and developing synovitis. 

    When should I see a Synovitis doctor in Tennessee, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Synovitis doctor in Tennessee, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Synovitis doctors in Tennessee, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Synovitis doctors in Tennessee, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Synovitis doctor in Tennessee, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Synovitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Synovitis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Synovitis doctor in Tennessee, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Synovitis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Synovitis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Synovitis doctors in Tennessee, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Synovitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Synovitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Synovitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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