Watauga Orthopaedic Center

Sports Medicine • Johnson City, TN • Since 1950 • Multiple (Johnson City, Kingsport & Bristol TN) locations

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Watauga Orthopaedics, PLC is a multi-location orthopedic and sports medicine practice serving East Tennessee (Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol). Key points: - Specialties: orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, with on-site PT, PRP therapy, EMG, and MRI. - Services: care for hip, knee, shoulder, hand, spine, foot, and ankle; walk-in orthopaedic care with extended hours (open until 8:00 pm at all locations) and a Saturday clinic in Johnson City. - Locations: 6 offices across the region, including Johnson City (HQ), Kingsport, and Bristol. - Notable offerings: on-site MRI, physical therapy, PRP therapy, and EMG; strong emphasis on sports medicine and rapid access care.

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Clinic Type

Sports Medicine

Address

Not specified on page

Phone

(423) 282-9011

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.wataugaortho.com/treatments-services/sports-medicine/

Telehealth

Walk-in clinic / Virtual care clinic

Services Offered

Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Non-surgical treatments
Physical therapy
Imaging
Trauma & fractures
Robotic surgery
Workers' compensation
DME & orthotics
Walk-in clinic / Virtual care
General orthopaedics
Orthopedic surgery
Trauma/fractures care

Technology & Equipment

Robotic surgery
Imaging technology
Physical therapy tech

Team

Dustin M. Price — Doctor
J. Michael Wells — Doctor

Insurance & Payment

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Self-pay pricing, Walk-in clinic pricing, Self-pay pricing (see self-pay pricing page)

Languages Spoken

English

Pricing

Self-pay pricing available
Walk-in clinic pricing available
Self-pay pricing page linked

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Birdeye (Dr. Thomas Huddleston): 4.7/5 stars (49 reviews)
Orthopedic Reviews (Dr. John Phillips): 5/5 stars (29 reviews)
Orthopedic Reviews (Dr. Jonathan Clark): 5/5 stars (33 reviews)
Orthopedic Reviews (Dr. T. Lisle Whitman): 5/5 stars (40 reviews)
WebMD (Dr. Todd Fowler): 5/5 stars (15 ratings (10 reviews))
Sharecare (Dr. James Johnston Jr): 5/5 stars (Not explicitly stated (referenced as overall satisfaction))

Patients praise

High levels of professionalism and expertise noted by many patients
Clear and thorough explanations of injuries and treatment options
Effective surgical outcomes and pain relief for many individuals
Appreciation for compassionate bedside manner and willingness to listen

Common complaints

Long wait times for appointments and at clinics
Perception of being dismissive, condescending, or judgmental by some patients
Specific surgical outcomes not meeting expectations (e.g., persistent pain, joint noise)
Difficulty or frustration with scheduling or administrative processes

"He addressed the underlying problem was very straightforward with his prognosis for treatment and what he felt was the best course of action that best fit my needs."

— Patient review of Dr. John Phillips

"Dr. Clark provided terrific care and stayed on top of 3 surgeries to make sure I had the best opportunity of recovery. He was encouraging throughout my ordeal."

— Patient review of Dr. Jonathan Clark

"Very rude and uncaring, said he did not have time to do my surgery"

— Patient review of Dr. Thomas Huddleston

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.