Douglas N. Calhoun

Michael Johnson

Having grown up in Knoxville, Dr. Calhoun is proud to be back home with his family in East Tennessee and practicing at Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic. After doing both his undergraduate and graduate work at UT Knoxville, Dr. Calhoun earned his medical degree with high honors from the UT College of Medicine in Memphis. In medical school he served as a … Read More

Benjamin J. Rogozinski

Michael Johnson

Dr. Rogozinski is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida. Dr. Rogozinski did his residency training at Atlanta Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. He enjoys taking care of patients that range from … Read More

J. Jay Crawford

Michael Johnson

As a medical student, Dr. Jay Crawford knew that he was destined for a career as an orthopaedic surgeon because of his interest in sports, logic, problem-solving, and biomechanics. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, Dr. Crawford earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville. Following medical school, he completed an … Read More

Russell A. Betcher

Michael Johnson

Dr. Russell Betcher began his practice with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic in 1998 after completing his fellowship in sports medicine with KOC the previous year. Dr. Betcher specializes in sports medicine, focusing on arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, hip and elbow. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North … Read More

Cameron J. Sears

Michael Johnson

Dr. Sears joined KOC in 1995 after finishing his orthopaedic training at the University of Virginia and a subspecialty fellowship year in pediatric orthopaedics at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. Since that time, he has enjoyed working with his partners and East Tennessee Children’s Hospital to develop a comprehensive pediatric orthopaedic service here in Knoxville. Unlike many of the other … Read More

J. Christopher Sherrell

Michael Johnson

Dr. J. Christopher Sherrell returned to Tennessee in 2009 to practice medicine with Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic. His interests in the area of adult reconstructive surgery include treatment of degenerative, inflammatory, and post-traumatic arthritis and fractures of the hip and knee. He has co-authored a number of articles on these topics for publication in professional journals and has participated in numerous … Read More

Matthew A. Rappé

Michael Johnson

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A 1997 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Dr. Matthew Rappé earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. He went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2001. He then completed four years of orthopaedic residency at the University of Florida, serving as chief resident his fifth year. Finalizing his orthopaedic training, Dr. … Read More

Paul L. Becker

Michael Johnson

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Dr. Becker began his practice at KOC in 2000. He is a native of Knoxville and a graduate of Farragut High School, where he now serves as Team Physician. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with honors in Biomechanical Engineering. Dr. Becker previously anchored the KOC Jefferson City office, but now sees patients mainly at the KOC West office. While … Read More

Herman G. Botero

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View Dr. Botero’s website here. Dr. Botero has been in practice since 2009 specializing in hip and knee reconstruction and replacement. He is committed to providing the most current, successful treatment options that help relieve pain and restore function to his patients so that they can return to the active lifestyle they desire.