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Dr. James Killeffer, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Dr. James Killeffer, MD
4.8 (65 Ratings)

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Dr. James Killeffer, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. James Killeffer, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Killeffer, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Killeffer graduated from West Virginia University. Dr. James Killeffer, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN and has 31 years experience. Dr. Killeffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center, Blount Memorial Hospital, Parkwest Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Killeffer has experience treating conditions like Cervical Stenosis, Spinal Stenosis and Cancer of Cerebral Meninges among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Killeffer received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 65 times. Dr. Killeffer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Killeffer is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cervical Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Meningiomas
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Cord Tumor
Broken Neck
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Pituitary Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Hydrocephalus
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Neuroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Myelitis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neurostimulation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Neurosurgical Associates PC
    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 360, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 524-1869
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    10820 Parkside Dr Ste 301, Knoxville, TN 37934
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 524-1869
  3. 3 Univ. Neurosurgery PC
    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 580, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 305-6935

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Killeffer
4.8
Based on 65 Reviews
5 Stars (60)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Dec 19, 2024
Dr Killifer did a great job with the surgery, explained things, and has a calm and reassuring manner.
— Dec 19, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • West Virginia University
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Killeffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Killeffer's profile.

Dr. Killeffer frequently treats the following conditions: Cervical Stenosis, Spinal Stenosis and Cancer of Cerebral Meninges. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Killeffer, MD is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center, Blount Memorial Hospital, Parkwest Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Killeffer, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN

  • Blount Memorial Hospital

    907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN