Dr. Mary Chris Testerman M.D.
Orthopedist | Foot and Ankle Surgery
1422 Old Weisgarber Rd Knoxville TN, 37909About
Dr. Mary Testerman is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Testerman specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Testerman tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1990
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bunion
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Hammer Toe
- Broken Ankle
- Callus
- Leg Ulcer
- Stress Fracture
Internships
- General Surgery, Shands Teaching Hospital, University of Florida; 1991
Fellowships
- Foot and Ankle Surgery, Duke University Medical Center; Durham, North Carolina; 1997
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Pediatric Society of Dukes
What do you attribute your success to?
- Desire to do the Right Thing for Patients and Faith
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Running, Reading
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