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Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD
3.7 (27 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 58
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Rathfoot graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN and has 32 years experience. Dr. Rathfoot currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Rathfoot has experience treating conditions like Dysphagia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rathfoot received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Rathfoot's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rathfoot is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dysphagia
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Tracheal Surgery
Dysphagia
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Tracheal Surgery
Dysphagia
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Tracheal Surgery
Acute Tonsillitis
Candidal Otitis Externa
Chronic Tonsillitis
Facial Nerve Disorder
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Laryngeal Cancer
Mixed Hearing Loss
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Adenoidectomy
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Tube Placement
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Rhinoseptoplasty
Trigeminal Nerve Block
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Bone Cancer
Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cochlear Otosclerosis
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Geographic Tongue
Glossopharyngeal Nerve Disorder
Gum Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypopharynx Cancer
Labyrinthine Dysfunction
Labyrinthitis
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Mouth Cancer
Myringitis
Nasal Polyp
Nose Cancer
Nosebleed
Orbital Fracture
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Media
Otosclerosis
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perforated Eardrum
Perilymph Fistula (PLF)
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tongue-Tie
Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Caldwell-Luc Procedure
Carotid Ultrasound
Cleft Palate Repair (Palatoplasty)
Cochlear Implant Insertion
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Ear Plastic Surgery (Otoplasty)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Lip, Excision or Resection
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Puncture Aspiration
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network L
    Blue Network S PPO
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 160, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 521-8050
  2. 2 Office
    7680 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN 37849
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  3. 3 Greater Knoxville Ear Nose & Throat West Knoxville
    220 Fort Sanders West Blvd Ste 101, Knoxville, TN 37922
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rathfoot
3.7
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (6)

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Sep 13, 2022
He is the best listener you could hope for and describes possible treatments in detail. Would rate 10 star if possible.
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Specialties*
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1992
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Board Certifications

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  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rathfoot's profile.

Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN