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Dr. Ralph Estes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Ralph Estes, MD
4.5 (35 Ratings)

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Dr. Ralph Estes, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Asheville, NC.
Dr. Ralph Estes, MD
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Dr. Ralph Estes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 70
Asheville, NC
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ralph Estes, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Asheville, NC.

About

Dr. Estes graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine. Dr. Ralph Estes, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Asheville, NC and has 42 years experience. Dr. Estes currently practices at Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics and are affiliated with Pardee Hospital, Rutherford Regional Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital, AdventHealth Hendersonville and Highlands Cashiers Hospital. Dr. Estes has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Chondromalacia and Knee Sprain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Estes received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Dr. Estes' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

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Joint Pain
Chondromalacia
Knee Sprain
Joint Pain
Chondromalacia
Knee Sprain
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Surgery
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Trigger Point Injection

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Locations

  1. 1 Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, a Department of Pardee Hospital (Asheville)
    21 Turtle Creek Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, a Department of Pardee Hospital (Brevard)
    316 Chestnut St, Brevard, NC 28712
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, a Department of Pardee Hospital (Waynesville)
    35 Valley View Ter, Waynesville, NC 28786
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
  4. 4 Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, a Department of Pardee Hospital (Hendersonville-Thompson)
    212 Thompson St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00

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4.5
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Jun 08, 2020
Dr Estes did shoulder surgery for me and knee surgery for my daughter. Great results with both!
— Jun 08, 2020
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Baylor Scott and White Hospital
    1983
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ralph Estes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Estes' profile.

Dr. Estes frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Chondromalacia and Knee Sprain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ralph Estes, MD is affiliated with Pardee Hospital, Rutherford Regional Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital, AdventHealth Hendersonville and Highlands Cashiers Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Pardee Hospital

    800 N Justice St, Hendersonville, NC

  • Rutherford Regional Medical Center

    288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC

  • St. Luke's Hospital

    101 Hospital Dr, Columbus, NC

  • AdventHealth Hendersonville

    100 Hospital Dr, Hendersonville, NC

  • Highlands Cashiers Hospital

    190 Hospital Dr, Highlands, NC