Appalachian Orthopedics & Neurosurgery
Sports Medicine • Johnson City, TN • 4 locations locations
About
Appalachian Orthopedics & Neurosurgery is a medical practice with fellowship- and specialty-trained orthopedic doctors serving East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, including Johnson City, Bristol, Elizabethton, and Abingdon. They offer sports medicine expertise, including partnerships with local schools and universities, sports physicals, and in-office, minimally invasive care for sports-related injuries. The practice operates 7 offices (headquartered in Johnson City, TN) and emphasizes community sports outreach and urgent care for musculoskeletal injuries. Contact and locations: multiple Tennessee and Virginia offices, with phone lines listed for scheduling and urgent care needs.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
Abingdon, Bristol Regional Medical Center, Elizabethton, Johnson City (TN & VA region)
Phone
2764771443
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Opening Hours
Mon–Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Telehealth
Yes – OrthoCareNow service and Telehealth options mentioned
Emergency Care
Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Elizabethton, and Johnson City; no appointment needed
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Self-pay, Insurance typically accepted at clinics (not specified)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What conditions do your sports medicine doctors treat?
Sports-related injuries and conditions with comprehensive education and care.
Where are the locations?
Abingdon, Bristol Regional Medical Center, Elizabethton, and Johnson City.
What are the locations for sports medicine at Appalachian Orthopedics & Neurosurgery?
Abingdon, Bristol Regional Medical Center, Elizabethton, and Johnson City.
Do doctors first consider non-surgical options?
Yes, our doctors carefully consider nonsurgical options first before recommending surgery.
Is there same-day or urgent access for injuries?
Yes, walk-in Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics are available at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Elizabethton, and Johnson City; or call to be seen the same day at the desired location.
Is online scheduling available?
Yes, schedule an appointment online.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD (Dr. Todd Fowler): 5.0/5 average (15 ratings (10 reviews shown))
- WebMD (Dr. Thomas Huddleston): 4.5/5 average (19 ratings)
- Birdeye (Dr. Thomas L. Huddleston): 4.7/5 star rating (49 reviews)
- Sharecare (Dr. James Johnston Jr): 5.0/5 (1 rating)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Richard Duncan): 4.6/5 star rating (208 reviews (147 with written review))
- OrthopedicReviews (Dr. Avery Thomson): 5/5 verified patient rating (7 patient reviews and ratings)
- Birdeye (Appalachian Orthopaedic Associates): 4.9/5 star rating (7 reviews)
Patients praise
- Thorough explanations/clear communication about condition and treatment
- Courteous, friendly, attentive staff and bedside manner
- Quick/efficient visits and little wait time
Common complaints
- Some patients report rushed appointments or lack of listening/respect
- Concerns about not treating the correct issue or not examining adequately
- Long appointment delays/insurance/workers’ compensation scheduling issues
"“He was quick about his work and he fixed what my other doctor messed up on, highly recommend”"
— WebMD review snippets for Dr. Todd Fowler"“Very rude and uncaring, said he did not have time to do my surgery”"
— Birdeye review snippets for Dr. Thomas L. Huddleston"“Did not treat correct issue… Appointment was rushed”"
— Healthgrades review snippets for Dr. Richard DuncanSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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