
Overview
Patrick Riggins, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine and a passion for restoring patients to full health, whether through conservative care or surgery. A Florida native who fell in love with the Appalachian Highlands, Dr. Riggins has served the Kingsport community for more than 30 years. Known for listening closely and treating patients, not just test results, he combines hands-on expertise with compassion and faith. Dr. Riggins has long served as the team physician for Dobyns-Bennett and Gate City high schools and is deeply committed to supporting local athletes. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor sports, strength training, and time with family.
Dr. Riggins is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.
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430 West Ravine Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Ballad Health Medical Associates Associated Orthopedics
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Ballad Health Medical Associates Associated Orthopedics
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Patrick J. Riggins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick J. Riggins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patrick J. Riggins by calling their office at 423-245-3161. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Patrick J. Riggins a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patrick J. Riggins is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Patrick J. Riggins specialize in?
While Dr. Patrick J. Riggins is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Patrick J. Riggins accept my insurance?
Dr. Patrick J. Riggins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-245-3161 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
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Riggins isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Riggins isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Riggins isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Riggins isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Baker CystDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BowlegsDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- ChondroblastomaDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Chondroblastoma.
- ChondromaDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Chondroma.


