KOC hand surgeon Dr. Robert Ivy retires
During his tenure, he also served many years as president of KOC.
“Ivy has made a lasting impact on the Knoxville community, including patients, physician colleagues and staff,” a KOC press release stated.
“Dr. Ivy’s wisdom, compassion and leadership demonstrated what it means to be a KOC surgeon,” said Dr. Jay Crawford, fellow KOC surgeon and current president of Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic. “He has helped shape our medical practice into what it is today.”
Ivy joined KOC in 1994 as a specialist in the treatment of hand, wrist and elbow disorders after completing his training. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and was awarded the esteemed Justin Potter Medical Scholarship to Vanderbilt School of Medicine.
Also, Ivy completed a surgical internship and four-year residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis.
“Throughout his career, Dr. Ivy has dedicated himself to his patients, spending countless hours in the operating room,” the press release stated. “He was selected by his peers for the ‘Best Doctors in America’ recognition and consistently was voted a Cityview magazine ‘Top Doc’ by the community he served,” it stated.
However, Ivy expressed that recognition is not what drove his commitment.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my career, and it has been a genuine privilege to serve my patients and the East Tennessee community throughout the years,” the surgeon said.
“It has been an honor to have Dr. Ivy at KOC for so many years, and we wish him a very happy and relaxing retirement,” Crawford said.
For patients seeking an orthopaedic hand expert, Ivy recommended his partners who are fellowship-trained hand surgeons.
That team includes Dr. Douglas Calhoun, Dr. David Cooper, Dr. Andrew Harris, Dr. Elizabeth McBride, Dr. Joshua Moss, Dr. Kristen Ploetze, Dr. Benjamin Rogozinski and Dr. Nicholas Yetter.
Learn more about all of KOC’s experts and services online at KOCortho.com.
