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Parkwest Robotic-Assisted Surgical Options for Orthopedic and Spinal Procedures

Surgical robotics options are available to orthopedic and spine patients at Parkwest.

group of surgeons in scrubs in operating room
two surgeons in operating room performing a procedure

Why Robotics?

Using robotic-assisted platforms allows our surgeons to pre-plan each orthopedic and spinal procedure, and make adjustments as needed for each patient’s anatomy. In addition, research shows that accuracy in the placement of a prosthetic (such as a knee replacement) can provide better outcomes for patients.

Parkwest offers a variety of robotic-assisted surgical options for our surgical patients. Our surgeons who perform robotic-assisted procedures are specially trained and certified on each available platform they use.

For a referral to a robotic-certified physician, call 865-374-PARK.

Robotic-Certified Surgeons

These orthopedic surgeons are certified and credentialed to use the robotic orthopedic & neurosurgical equiptment at Parkwest Medical Center.

Spine Robotic System

  • Colin Booth, MD

Handheld Robotics for partial & total knee replacements

  • Harold Cates, MD

Robotic surgical assistant for total knee replacements

  • Herman Botero, DO
  • Harold Cates, MD
  • Brian Covino, M
  • Ryan Dabbs, MD
  • William Hovis, MD
  • Conrad Ivie, MD
  • Paul Naylor, MD
  • Rick Parsons, MD
  • Chris Shaver, MD

Robotic arm-assisted surgery for partial & total knee, and hip replacements

  • Herman Botero, DO
  • Harold Cates, MD
  • Brian Covino, MD
  • Ryan Dabbs, MD
  • Conrad Ivie, MD
  • Paul Naylor, MD
  • Rick Parsons, MD
  • Chris Shaver, MD

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