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Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 38
Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD
Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Knoxville, TN.
Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD

Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 38
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Knoxville, TN.
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About Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD

Dr. Ploetze graduated from VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Ploetze has experience treating conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, Fracture of Hand and Fingers, De Quervain's Disease, Osteoarthritis of Hand, Wrist Sprain or Strain and Osteoarthritis of Wrist among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Ploetze's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ploetze is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
De Quervain's Disease
Excision of Ganglion
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Trigger Finger Release
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dupuytrens Contracture
Wrist Fracture
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Osteoarthritis
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Wrist Replacement
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hand Tendon Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Osteophyte of Hand
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Wrist Osteophyte
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand or Finger Amputation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Wrist Fusion

Accepted Insurance Plans

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

Where Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Orthotennessee PC
    260 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922
  2. 2 Orthotennessee PC
    7750 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN 37849
  3. 3 Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center
    256 Fort Sanders West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922
  4. 4 Orthotennessee PC
    1422 Old Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909

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Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Ploetze's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ploetze's profile.

Dr. Ploetze frequently treats the following conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, Fracture of Hand and Fingers, De Quervain's Disease, Osteoarthritis of Hand, Wrist Sprain or Strain and Osteoarthritis of Wrist. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Hospitals Where Dr. Kristen Ploetze, MD Practices

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN

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