Dr. Stephen Wheless, MD
Dr. Stephen Wheless, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Knoxville, TN and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2011. He is affiliated with medical facilities Fort Loudoun Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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9430 Park West Blvd Ste 330 Knoxville, TN 37923Dr. Wheless is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat
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- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Wheless specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Wheless' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wheless
4.6
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| 1 Star | 10% | 10% |
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How was your experience with Dr. Wheless?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Wheless to family and friends is 4.6 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
As a general Otolaryngologist, I treat the spectrum of medical and surgical diseases that fall under Head & Neck Surgery. My clinical interests include: allergy and sinus disease, ear and hearing problems, salivary gland disorders and sialendoscopy,...read moreEar, Nose, and Throat
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University Of Vermont Larner College Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 2016University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2011University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Medical School, 2011Davidson College
Undergraduate School, 2006
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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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
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 awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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