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Dr. James Killeffer, MD

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Dr. James Killeffer, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. James Killeffer, MD

Neurosurgery Age 57
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Killeffer, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. James Killeffer, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN and has 29 years experience. They graduated from WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Leconte Medical Center, Blount Memorial Hospital, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Killeffer has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Stenosis and Cancer of Cerebral Meninges among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Killeffer received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 40 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Killeffer accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Neurosurgical Associates PC
    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 360, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 524-1869
    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
  2. 2 Office
    10820 Parkside Dr Ste 301, Knoxville, TN 37934
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 524-1869
  3. 3 Univ. Neurosurgery PC
    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 580, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 305-6935

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Killeffer
4.7
Based on 40 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Aug 24, 2023
The doctor and staff are very professional and personable..Very kind, understanding, and attentive to all my needs and questions.
D. Parton — Aug 24, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. James Killeffer, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Knoxville, TN and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY in 1994. He specializes in Neurosurgery.
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Education

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  • WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
    1994
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Killeffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Killeffer's profile.

Dr. Killeffer frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Stenosis and Cancer of Cerebral Meninges. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Killeffer, MD is affiliated with Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Leconte Medical Center, Blount Memorial Hospital, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Fort Loudoun Medical Center

    550 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Dr, Lenoir City, TN

  • Leconte Medical Center

    742 Middle Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN

  • Blount Memorial Hospital

    907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN

  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

    1901 W Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN