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Dr. Harold Cates, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Harold Cates, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Harold Cates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN.
Dr. Harold Cates, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Harold Cates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Harold Cates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN.

About Dr. Harold Cates, MD

Dr. Cates graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Dr. Harold Cates, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN and has 41 years experience. Dr. Cates currently practices at Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics PC and is affiliated with Roane Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, Blount Memorial Hospital, Cumberland Medical Center, Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and Sweetwater Hospital Association. Dr. Cates has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Gait Abnormality, Difficulty With Walking, Avascular Necrosis, Bursitis of Hip, Hip Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis of Hip, Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head, Osteoarthritis, Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Limb Pain and Knee Sprain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Cates's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cates is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Joint Pain
Gait Abnormality
Difficulty With Walking
Joint Pain
Gait Abnormality
Difficulty With Walking
Avascular Necrosis
Bursitis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Osteoarthritis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Replacement
Limb Pain
Knee Sprain
Arthrocentesis
Hip Sprain
Hip Replacement
Internal Derangement of Knee
Genu Varum
Meniscus Tear
Chondromalacia
Knee Ligament Tears
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Genu Valgum
Knee Osteophyte
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Hip Osteophyte
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Patellar Disorders
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Coccygeal Pain
Sacrum Disorders
Meniscectomy
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Knee Tendinitis
Knee Fracture
Spinal Osteophyte
Tibial Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Patellar Dislocation
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Bone Disorders
Cervical Radiculopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture
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Ganglion Cyst
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica
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Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Snapping Hip
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
TMJ
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Torticollis
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Fracture Care
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • NovaNet
  • Tricare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Prime Health Services
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Where Dr. Harold Cates, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics PC
    9430 Park West Blvd Ste 130, Knoxville, TN 37923
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Parkwest Medical Center
    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923

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Nov 13, 2025
Dr. Cates is a kind, caring professional surgeon. He is usually on schedule unless some emergency. Been patient for over 35 years. Both knee replacements and hip replacement have been the best. Dr. Cates has always explained my options and prognosis prior to procedures. I highly recommend him as best of orthopedic surgeons. His expertise took me from wheelchair to double braces to walking on my own. Now 35 years later he is helping me maintain my independence with medications and exercises. He is such a great Dr. and interested in patient's total well being. Highly Recommend.
— Nov 13, 2025
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Meet Dr. Harold Cates, MD

Specialties*
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Does Dr. Cates communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Cates offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Cates offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Cates have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Cates offer weekend visits?
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FAQs About Dr. Cates's Practice

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Dr. Cates frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Gait Abnormality, Difficulty With Walking, Avascular Necrosis, Bursitis of Hip, Hip Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis of Hip, Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head, Osteoarthritis, Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Limb Pain and Knee Sprain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Harold Cates, MD is affiliated with Roane Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, Blount Memorial Hospital, Cumberland Medical Center, Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and Sweetwater Hospital Association.

Yes, Dr. Harold Cates, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University Ky
    1986
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Center For Hip and Knee Surgery
    1991
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Harold Cates, MD Practices

  • Roane Medical Center

    8045 Roane Medical Center Dr, Harriman, TN

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN

  • Blount Memorial Hospital

    907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN

  • Cumberland Medical Center

    421 S Main St, Crossville, TN

  • Fort Loudoun Medical Center

    550 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr, Lenoir City, TN

  • Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge

    990 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN

  • Sweetwater Hospital Association

    304 Church St, Sweetwater, TN

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