Dr. Harold Cates, MD
Dr. Harold Cates, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Knoxville, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cates has extensive experience in Hip & Pelvic Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Parkwest Medical Center and Starr Regional Medical Center Athens. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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9430 Park West Blvd Knoxville, TN 37923Make an Appointment
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Dr. Cates is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, a highly rated hospital.
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| 1 Star | 3% | 3% |
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About Me
biography
Dr. Harold Cates, board certified physician, completed medical school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. His internship and residency at the University of Kentucky in Lexington were followed by a fellowship emphasizing total joint replacement...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
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University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine
Residency HospitalCenter For Hip And Knee Surgery
Fellowship Hospital, 1991Center For Hip & Knee Surg
Fellowship Hospital, 1991University Ky
Internship Hospital, 1986University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1985
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home - Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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