Overview
Kristen Ploetze is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dr. Ploetze is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Fasciotomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ploetze is currently accepting new patients.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
260 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922
1422 Old Weisgarber Rd, 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. Kristen L. Ploetze
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze by calling their office at 865-558-4400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 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. Kristen L. Ploetze specialize in?
While Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze accept my insurance?
Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 865-558-4400 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
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Ploetze isDistinguished. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Ploetze isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Ploetze isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Ploetze isAdvanced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Ploetze isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Ploetze isAdvanced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Ploetze isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Scaphoid Non-UnionDr. Ploetze isAdvanced. Learn about Scaphoid Non-Union.
- SynovitisDr. Ploetze isAdvanced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Ploetze isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Ploetze isAdvanced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenosynovitisDr. Ploetze isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Ploetze isAdvanced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
- Experienced
- FasciotomyDr. Ploetze isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.
- Hypoplasia of the Tibia with PolydactylyDr. Ploetze isExperienced. Learn about Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly.
- Macrodactyly of the HandDr. Ploetze isExperienced. Learn about Macrodactyly of the Hand.
- PolydactylyDr. Ploetze isExperienced. Learn about Polydactyly.
- Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1Dr. Ploetze isExperienced. Learn about Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1.
- Proximal SymphalangismDr. Ploetze isExperienced. Learn about Proximal Symphalangism.
- SyndactylyDr. Ploetze isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly.
- Syndactyly Type 1Dr. Ploetze isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly Type 1.
- Syndactyly Type 2Dr. Ploetze isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly Type 2.
- Syndactyly Type 3Dr. Ploetze isExperienced. Learn about Syndactyly Type 3.
- Ulnar Nerve DysfunctionDr. Ploetze isExperienced. Learn about Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction.