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Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.
Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 60
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.

About Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD

Dr. Rathfoot graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD is an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN and has 34 years experience. Dr. Rathfoot has experience treating conditions like Dysphagia and Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Rathfoot's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rathfoot is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dysphagia
Rhinoseptoplasty
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Dysphagia
Rhinoseptoplasty
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Tracheal Surgery
Facial Nerve Disorder
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Acute Tonsillitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Tonsil Cancer
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Mixed Hearing Loss
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Ear Tube Placement
Oral Cancer
Candidal Otitis Externa
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Adenoidectomy
Salivary Gland Surgery
Vocal Cord Nodule
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Tongue Cancer
Salivary Gland Cancer
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Tonsillectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Trigeminal Nerve Block
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Bone Cancer
Broken Nose
Carcinoma Tongue
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cochlear Otosclerosis
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
Congenital Nasal Deformity
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Geographic Tongue
Glossopharyngeal Nerve Disorder
Gum Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypopharynx Cancer
Labyrinthine Dysfunction
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Mouth Cancer
Myringitis
Nasal Polyp
Nose Cancer
Nosebleed
Orbital Fracture
Osteosarcoma
Otitis Media
Otosclerosis
Outer Ear Infection
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Perforated Eardrum
Perilymph Fistula (PLF)
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinusitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tongue-Tie
Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Caldwell-Luc Procedure
Carotid Ultrasound
Cleft Palate Repair (Palatoplasty)
Cochlear Implant Insertion
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Ear Plastic Surgery (Otoplasty)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngectomy and Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Lip, Excision or Resection
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Sphenoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

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    Blue Network P PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Where Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 160, Knoxville, TN 37920
  2. 2 Middlebrook ASC LLC
    1210 Tennova Medical Way, Knoxville, TN 37909
  3. 3 Office
    7680 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN 37849
  4. 4 Family Medicine West PLLC
    220 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922

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Feb 06, 2026
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Meet Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD

Specialties*
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rathfoot's profile.

Dr. Rathfoot frequently treats the following conditions: Dysphagia and Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1992
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Christopher Rathfoot, MD Practices

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN

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