Parkwest Medical Center awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission

Posted on February 16, 2023

Parkwest Medical Center recently received accreditation for both Joint Replacement Knee, and Joint Replacement Hip from The Joint Commission.  


Reaching New Heights: Gatlinburg hiker gets back on the trail with new knees

Posted on June 23, 2021

Kelli McCarter was able to get back to hiking pain-free after having both knees replaced at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. 


The Road to Renewal: Crossing the state line for knee replacement at Parkwest

Posted on October 7, 2020

Parkwest orthopedic surgeon Herman Botero, DO, has trained with world-renowned surgeons who pioneered minimally invasive knee replacement. 


“I Wanted a Different Way of Life”

Posted on June 10, 2020

Suzanne Blocker, who lives in Birmingham, Alabama, chose to drive over 250 miles from home to have her joint replacement surgery at Parkwest Medical Center. 


Accept No Substitutes: Cosby woman finds excellent care close to home

Posted on March 25, 2020

Cosby patient Edye Flora underwent double knee replacements at Parkwest Medical Center under the care of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Botero. 


New Hip, New Knee

Posted on July 30, 2019

Orthopedic surgeon Conrad B. Ivie performed Dr. Johnson’s total hip replacement at the Joint Replacement Center at Parkwest Medical Center in Feb. 2018. 


Joint Replacement Surgery Prep Seminars

Posted on February 19, 2019

In this seminar for patients having their joint replacement surgery at Parkwest Medical Center — you will learn what to do to prepare for your upcoming surgery, and what to expect afterwards. Taking the proper steps prior to your surgery can have a significant impact on your recovery. This seminar also helps to greatly reduce presurgical anxiety.  


Joint Replacement Surgery Prep Seminars

Posted on February 12, 2019

In this seminar for patients having their joint replacement surgery at Parkwest Medical Center — you will learn what to do to prepare for your upcoming surgery, and what to expect afterwards. Taking the proper steps prior to your surgery can have a significant impact on your recovery. This seminar also helps to greatly reduce presurgical anxiety.