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Dr. Thomas Knox, MD

Dr. Thomas Knox, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Knox, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Mountain Home, AR and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Knox has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ozarks Healthcare and Baxter Health. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Knox Orthopaedics

3 Medical Plz Mountain Home, AR 72653

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(870) 424-3400

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Knox specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Knox's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Knox

3.9

23 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
65%
65%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
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1 Star
26%
26%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Marvin Lee Jones – Jul 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 25, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tyler Wells – Nov 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
DH in Mountain Home, AR – Oct 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy in AR – Jun 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bob in Mountain Home, Arkansas – Apr 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
NancyO in Horseshoe Bend, AR – Jan 14, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Ell Bowland in mountain home, AR – Jul 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

After examining my patient, I try to explain my diagnosis in an understandable manner, offering conservative treatments options, if available. No matter the recommendation, the decision about the type or degree of care is always the patient's....read more

biography

Board Certified since 1985 by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellow - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Membership in the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Membership in the Arkansas Orthopaedic Society ...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Kentucky Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • University Of Kentucky Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • University Of Missouri School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978

  • University Of Missouri

    Undergraduate School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Knox Orthopaedics

Springfield Neurological and Spine Institute3 Medical Plz Mountain Home, AR 72653
1

Burton Creek Rural Clinic

Burton Creek Medical Clinic805 N Kentucky Ave Ste 1 West Plains, MO 65775
2

Ozark Eye Center

Mountain Home Surgery Center Inc360 Highway 5 N Mountain Home, AR 72653
3

Practice

Baxter Regional Behavioral Health624 Hospital Dr Mountain Home, AR 72653
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baxter Health

    624 Hospital Dr
    Mountain Home, AR 72653

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Ozarks Healthcare

    1100 N Kentucky Ave
    West Plains, MO 65775

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Fulton County Hospital

    679 N Main St
    Salem, AR 72576
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