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Dr. Richard Ray, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Richard Ray, MD
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Dr. Richard Ray, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.
Dr. Richard Ray, MD
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Dr. Richard Ray, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 56
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Richard Ray, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.

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Dr. Ray graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Ray, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN and has 20 years experience. Dr. Ray currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with East Tennessee Children's Hospital and University of Tennessee Medical Center. At present, Dr. Ray received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Ray's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ray is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Adenoidectomy
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Tonsillectomy
Adenoidectomy
Ear Tube Placement
Tonsillectomy
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Tonsillectomy
Cleft Hard Palate
Cleft Soft Palate
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Acute Tonsillitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Cleft Palate Repair (Palatoplasty)
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Frenectomy
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anosmia
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Big Ears
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Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
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Chronic Sinusitis
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Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft Palate
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
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Deviated Septum
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Mixed Hearing Loss
Myringitis
Nasal Polyp
Nosebleed
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral Cancer
Oral or Facial Cleft
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Media
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Pharyngitis
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Thyroid Cancer
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Tongue Cancer
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Tonsillitis
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
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Vocal Cord Nodule
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
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
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lip, Excision or Resection
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Puncture Aspiration
Sphenoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Scan
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2100 Clinch Ave Ste 410, Knoxville, TN 37916
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 521-6005
  2. 2 Tennova Primary Care-Northshore
    9546 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 521-6005
  3. 3 Children's West Surgery Center
    1020 Childrens Way, Knoxville, TN 37922
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 560-0303

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Sep 09, 2021
my daughter was in the NOCU at children's and he did a scope on her there and we had to do a follow up once she was discharged, in a new mom and he answers all of my questions, and explains everything he is doing! he is amazing I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
— Sep 09, 2021
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Specialties*
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    2004
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  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Ray, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ray's profile.

Dr. Richard Ray, MD is affiliated with East Tennessee Children's Hospital and University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Ray, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • East Tennessee Children's Hospital

    2018 W Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN