Physician Referrals to the Gamma Knife Center

Your physician can directly refer you to the Gamma Knife Center

How the Process Works

• When your physician calls us at 865-331-4000 and speaks with the Gamma Knife Coordinator, Rick Wyrick, basic information about you as the patient will be requested.
• Your medical history and current condition then will be presented before the Gamma Knife team, who will determine the appropriateness for treatment. 
• If deemed appropriate, your diagnosis schedule will be determined and you will meet with either the neurosurgeon or the radiation oncologist. 
• If your physician has a preference for a neurosurgeon or radiation oncologist, he or she can call the doctor directly and ask for a consultation or let the Gamma Knife Coordinator know during the coordination of your care plan.  

Determination of Patient Appropriateness for Gamma Knife Treatment

• All Gamma Knife cases are presented at each conference between the Gamma Knife team. 
• Based on your medical history and current condition, the team will determine if you are an appropriate candidate for Gamma Knife treatment.
• If one of the Gamma Knife physicians sees you for a consult, and your diagnosis does not lend itself well to Gamma Knife treatment, the consulting physician may call your referring doctor to discuss the next steps.