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Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 36
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Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 36
Knoxville, TN
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Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN.

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Dr. Ploetze graduated from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Ploetze currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center. Dr. Ploetze has experience treating conditions like Ganglion Cyst, De Quervain's Disease and Broken Arm among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Ploetze's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ploetze is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ganglion Cyst
De Quervain's Disease
Broken Arm
Ganglion Cyst
De Quervain's Disease
Broken Arm
Ganglion Cyst
De Quervain's Disease
Broken Arm
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Excision of Ganglion
Dupuytrens Contracture
Joint Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Wrist Fracture
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Neuroplasty
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Humerus Fracture
Medial Epicondylitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spinal Stenosis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Osteophyte
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Osteophyte
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bursal Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Meniscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Wound Repair
Wrist Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Orthotennessee Imaging
    260 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 558-4400
  2. 2 Orthotennessee PC
    7750 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN 37849
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 558-4444
  3. 3 Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center
    256 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 963-4120
  4. 4 Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic
    1422 Old Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 558-4400

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Feb 22, 2023
My 86 year-old mother fell and broke her hip very badly. Dr. Ploetze was informative, professional, and with a very pleasant and calming demeanor. Most definitely recommend her!
J.Davis — Feb 22, 2023
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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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. Kristen Ploetze, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ploetze's profile.

Dr. Ploetze frequently treats the following conditions: Ganglion Cyst, De Quervain's Disease and Broken Arm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN