The 20 Best Tonsillitis Doctors Near Me in powell, TN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Tonsillitis near powell, TN. Of these, 16 are Experienced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7680 Dannaher Dr, 
    Powell, TN 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Allan Rosenbaum is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Powell, Tennessee. Dr. Rosenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trachoma, Laryngitis, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Myringotomy. Dr. Rosenbaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7680 Dannaher Dr, 
    Powell, TN 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Depersio is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Powell, Tennessee. Dr. Depersio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, and DFNB1. Dr. Depersio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7680 Dannaher Dr, 
    Powell, TN 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Baker is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Powell, Tennessee. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meniere Disease, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Boys & Girls Pediatrics

    1400 Dutch Valley Dr, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolyn Welch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, Common Cold, and Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. Dr. Welch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5150 N Broadway St, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karl Lawrence is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Lawrence is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Empyema, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    East Tennessee Urgent Care And Occupational Health

    4711 Centerline Dr Ste 100, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristen Jarvis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Jarvis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Jarvis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    265 Brookview Centre Way, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Thrailkill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Thrailkill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, Morning Sickness, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Thrailkill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    7211 Wellington Dr, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Mcmillen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Mcmillen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post Polio Syndrome, High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Hypertension. Dr. Mcmillen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    East Tennessee Children's Hospital

    2018 Clinch Ave, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Madison Coleman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Van Der Woude Syndrome, Short Philtrum, Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine

    East Tennessee Children's Hospital

    2018 Clinch Ave, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Wicker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Wicker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Erythema Multiforme, Morning Sickness, and Croup.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Physician Assistant | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Physician Assistant | Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    East Tennessee Ear, Nose And Throat Specialists, PC

    800 Oak Ridge Tpke, Suite C100, 
    Oak Ridge, TN 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caitlin Prusha is a Physician Assistant and an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Prusha, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Tinnitus, and Empyema. Prusha, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine

    Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge

    990 Oak Ridge Tpke, 
    Oak Ridge, TN 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Obaidur Rahman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    144 Concord Rd, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clyde Mathison is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Mathison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Mathison is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Internal Medicine

    Tennova Primary Care-Hardin Valley

    10744 Hardin Valley Rd Ste 106, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Gallian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Gallian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Tonsillitis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Gallian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Otolaryngology
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Ear Nose & Throat Consultants PC

    10922 Spring Bluff Way, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Wheless is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Wheless is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Wheless is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tonsillitis
    Family Medicine

    Gallian Medical Group

    10744 Hardin Valley Rd # 106, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Gallian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Gallian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tonsillitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tonsillitis, Otitis, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Muscle Atrophy. Dr. Gallian is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Tonsillitis?

    Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils.

    When should I see a Tonsillitis doctor near powell, TN?

    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 Tonsillitis doctor near powell, TN?

    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 Tonsillitis doctors near powell, TN?

    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 Tonsillitis doctors near powell, TN?

    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 Tonsillitis doctor near powell, TN?

    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 Tonsillitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis doctor near powell, TN?

    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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis doctors near powell, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Tonsillitis 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 Tonsillitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tonsillitis 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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