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Harold Cates Jr., MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Knoxville, TN

Harold E Cates Jr. MD

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery


Director The Retreat Joint Center Parkwest Hospital, Associate Professor Univ. Tennessee, President Tennessee Orthopedic Foundation for Education and Research

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  • 9430 Park West BlvdSuite 130Knoxville, TN 37923

  • Phone+1 865-690-4861

  • Fax+1 865-560-8525

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Summary

  • Dr. Harold Cates Jr. is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Knoxville, TN, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, graduating in 1985, and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1990. He has extensive experience in treating hip osteoarthritis, performing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, knee hemiarthroplasty, and hip and knee surgery. Dr. Cates has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications on topics related to knee arthroplasty and biomechanics. He has been involved in several clinical trials focused on total knee systems and knee kinematics. His accolades include CMS Meaningful Use Certification and being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985 - 1990
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1991 - 2028
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2014-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2014-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • JOURNEY™ II BCS Knee System Demonstrates Improved Patient Outcomes and Lower Healthcare Costs
    JOURNEY™ II BCS Knee System Demonstrates Improved Patient Outcomes and Lower Healthcare CostsJuly 25th, 2018

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