Knoxville hospitals
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- University of Tn Memorial Hospital 1924 Alcoa Hwy, 37920 · (865) 305-9000 4 hr 9 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 469 beds Call University of Tn Memorial Hospital Directions to University of Tn Memorial Hospital (Google Maps) Details for University of Tn Memorial Hospital
- Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center 1901 W Clinch Ave, 37916 · (865) 331-1111 3 hr 54 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 384 beds Call Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Directions to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center (Google Maps) Details for Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
- Physicians Regional Medical Center 900 E Oak Hill Ave, 37917 · (865) 545-8000 3 hr 16 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 316 beds Call Physicians Regional Medical Center Directions to Physicians Regional Medical Center (Google Maps) Details for Physicians Regional Medical Center
- Parkwest Medical Center 9352 Park West Blvd, 37923 · (865) 373-1000 4 hr 19 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 276 beds Call Parkwest Medical Center Directions to Parkwest Medical Center (Google Maps) Details for Parkwest Medical Center
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital 2018 W Clinch Ave, 37916 · (865) 541-8000 Emergency room children's hospital 103 beds Call East Tennessee Children's Hospital Directions to East Tennessee Children's Hospital (Google Maps) Details for East Tennessee Children's Hospital
- East Tennessee Behavioral Health 1444 Old Weisgarber Rd, 37909 · (865) 722-7780 psychiatric hospital Call East Tennessee Behavioral Health Directions to East Tennessee Behavioral Health (Google Maps) Details for East Tennessee Behavioral Health
- Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine 1240 Tennova Medical Way, 37909 · (865) 323-7295 psychiatric hospital Call Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine Directions to Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine (Google Maps) Details for Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine
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No longer listed by Medicare (closed or merged): Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee, Baptist Hospital West, Lakeshore Mental Health Inst. These pages are kept for reference.
Best-rated hospitals in Knoxville, by Medicare stars
Ranked by the CMS overall star rating (1–5), a score built from quality and safety measures. These are not patient reviews.
| # | Hospital | CMS stars | Median ER visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Tn Memorial Hospital | 4 hr 9 min | |
| 2 | Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | 3 hr 54 min | |
| 3 | Parkwest Medical Center | 4 hr 19 min | |
| 4 | Physicians Regional Medical Center | 3 hr 16 min |
ER wait times in Knoxville
Median time in the ER for patients treated and sent home, over 12 months (CMS OP-18b). Not live waits.
| Hospital | Median visit | Left before being seen |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians Regional Medical Center | 3 hr 16 min | 3% |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | 3 hr 54 min | 4% |
| University of Tn Memorial Hospital | 4 hr 9 min | 0% |
| Parkwest Medical Center | 4 hr 19 min | 4% |
About hospitals in Knoxville
There are 7 hospitals in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. 5 of them have an emergency department. By type: 4 acute care hospitals, 2 psychiatric hospitals and 1 children's hospital.
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Knoxville lasts 4 hr 2 min, 1 hr 21 min longer than the Tennessee median of 2 hr 41 min. The shortest is at Physicians Regional Medical Center, 3 hr 16 min.
Compare hospitals in Knoxville
Two Knoxville hospitals side by side on Medicare star ratings, patient survey results, ER times and safety.
Community health centers near Knoxville
Community health centers (federally qualified health centers) see patients with or without insurance and charge on a sliding scale based on income. They are not emergency rooms: call ahead for an appointment.
- 1.9mi CHS Cherokee Mills 2240 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN · Cherokee Health Systems 865-544-0406
- 2.5mi CHS Center City Clinic 2018 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN · Cherokee Health Systems 865-544-0406
- 2.5mi CHS Lonsdale 1754 Texas Ave, Knoxville, TN · Cherokee Health Systems 865-934-6165
- 2.9mi CHS Mechanicsville 601 College St, Knoxville, TN · Cherokee Health Systems 865-934-6120
Source: HRSA Health Center Program (HHS).
Care after the hospital in Knoxville
Medicare-certified dialysis centers, home health agencies and hospices, with their CMS ratings.
Hospitals in nearby cities
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Knoxville, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
People and health care in Knoxville
From the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024) for the city of Knoxville.
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Questions about hospitals in Knoxville
How many hospitals are in Knoxville, Tennessee?
There are 7 hospitals in Knoxville, Tennessee. 5 of them have an emergency department.
How long is the emergency room wait in Knoxville?
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Knoxville lasts 4 hr 2 min, based on CMS measure OP-18b. That is a median over a 12-month reporting period, not a live figure. The Tennessee median is 2 hr 41 min.
Which hospital in Knoxville has the shortest ER wait?
Physicians Regional Medical Center reports the shortest median emergency department visit in Knoxville at 3 hr 16 min.
What is the best hospital in Knoxville?
University of Tn Memorial Hospital has 4 out of 5 stars, the highest overall rating among the 4 Knoxville hospitals CMS rates. CMS star ratings measure quality and safety; they are not patient reviews.
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Source: hospital listings from CMS and public records; emergency room wait times (measure OP-18b) and overall star ratings from CMS Care Compare. Wait times are 12-month medians, not live. Where these figures come from.
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