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Dr. James Killeffer, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Dr. James Killeffer, MD
4.8 (62 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
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. James Killeffer, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN and has 30 years experience. They graduated from West Virginia University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center. Dr. Killeffer has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Cervical 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 62 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Killeffer is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Broken Neck
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Meningiomas
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pituitary Tumor
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Hydrocephalus
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
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's Deformity
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Vertebral Column Tumors
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
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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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Network L
    Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network S PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options 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 62 Reviews
5 Stars (57)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Sep 01, 2024
Great Dr. Not ready to operate unless necessary. Truly listens to the patient's issues and provides sage advice
— Sep 01, 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: Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Stenosis and Cancer of Cerebral Meninges. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Killeffer, MD is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN