Michael C. Knight, DO
Hand and Upper Extremity
(4.8 out of 5)
Carilion Clinic
"My goal is to provide compassionate care in hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgery with a focus on treating the whole patient."
Locations
Background
Medical School
- Lincoln Memorial University
Fellowships
- University of Florida College of Medicine
Specialties or Medical Focus
- Hand and Upper Extremity
- Orthopaedics
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Internships
- East Tennessee State University
NPI
- 1659710093
Residencies
- East Tennessee State University
Services
Conditions Treated
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Dislocations
- Elbow issues
- Fractures
- Ganglion cysts
- Muscle tears near the elbow and shoulder
- Nerve problems of the hand or arm
- Rotator cuff injuries and tears
- Tendonitis and tendon lacerations
- Trigger finger
Biography
Dr. Knight completed his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at Mississippi State University in 2005 and his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, TN in 2013. He completed a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery in the fall of 2018 at East Tennessee State University in Kingsport, TN. He continued his training and completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity, and microsurgery in 2019 at the University of Florida under the mentorship of Paul C. Dell, MD.
His main interests include hand surgery, fracture repair, tendon repair and reconstruction, nerve repair, joint replacement for hand arthritis, shoulder replacement, and many other common orthopaedic surgeries. Dr. Knight recognizes the importance of continually improving the patient education process and strives to create an environment of open communication and understanding with his patients.
When not seeing patients he enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with his beautiful wife, Jennifer.
Ratings and Reviews
Accepted Insurance
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Very good on all categories. No follow-up required.