Overview
Christopher Rathfoot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dr. Rathfoot is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Sinusitis, Empyema, and Laryngectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 160, Knoxville, TN 37920
1210 Tennova Medical Way, Knoxville, TN 37909
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Rathfoot
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Rathfoot?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Rathfoot by calling their office at 865-521-8050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Rathfoot a top-rated expert for Painful Swallowing?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Rathfoot is classified as an Distinguished expert for Painful Swallowing, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher Rathfoot specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Rathfoot is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Sinusitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Christopher Rathfoot participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Rathfoot has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Painful Swallowing. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Rathfoot's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Rathfoot accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Rathfoot accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 865-521-8050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Painful SwallowingDr. Rathfoot isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Rathfoot isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Rathfoot isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Rathfoot isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- DFNB1Dr. Rathfoot isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Rathfoot isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Rathfoot isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Rathfoot isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Rathfoot isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- AnosmiaDr. Rathfoot isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Rathfoot isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.