Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Kristen L. Ploetze

Hand Surgery
Orthotennessee PC
260 Fort Sanders West Blvd, 
Knoxville, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
13
conditions
Orthotennessee PC
260 Fort Sanders West Blvd, 
Knoxville, TN 

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.

Specialties

Hand Surgery

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in IN

Hospital Affiliations

Physicians Regional Medical Center
Parkwest Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Orthotennessee PC
260 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922
Other Locations
Orthotennessee PC
1422 Old Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909

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 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.

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