Dr. Peter K. Zirkle, MD | Knoxville, TN | Surgery

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Dr. Peter Zirkle specializes in surgery with advanced training in vascular surgery, focusing on treating conditions affecting blood vessels throughout the body. They hold an MD degree and are fluent in English.

Dr. Zirkle practices at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and sees patients in Knoxville, Tennessee. They treat patients with high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies that require immediate medical attention. Dr. Zirkle performs various diagnostic tests including blood work and arterial blood gas analysis to help evaluate patient health. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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I went to him after another doctor did a partial thyroidectomy for a cancerous thyroid nodule. Dr. Zirkle agreed that the rest of my thyroid needed to be removed, but noticed when I spoke that my voice didn't sound right. He took me down the hall to an E.N.T (on a different floor) and had the doctor examine my vocal cords right there! He discovered that one of my vocal cords was paralyzed from the first surgery (something my previous surgeon never mentioned!) Dr. Zirkle also did an ultrasound on my neck (himself!) I've never felt more care and concern from a physician before in my life. I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Zirkle.

July 13th, 2015

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I had an appt and when Dr. Zirkle came in to the room, he sat down and said "what can I do for you". He's the Doctor. My friend was there taking notes and would ask questions, and he ignored her totally. He was rude, short.

January 15th, 2014

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DR. Zirkle has an amazing personality and is a truly caring physician. His reputation as a great thyroid specialist is more than well deserved.

May 21st, 2012

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Bottom line first: an excellent doctor - I had a very good experience, and with God's care, his care, and extra time in surgery, I was able to save my voice after thyroid cancer.I recently had to have my thyroid removed due to thyroid cancer. After hearing numerous people saying he was the best, I was able to get an appointment set up with him through another doctor. The other doctor thought surgery necessary, but since it was at the time just a suspicion of cancer and not confirmed, he insisted on seeing the slides and confirming the diagnosis in case he could just do a partial thyroid removal. (not knife-happy - I like that!)Once it was confirmed and he went in for surgery, he found that it had wrapped around a nerve to the vocal cord. He spent an extra 45min in surgery carefully scraping it off, and was able to save the nerve! Otherwise it would have been years of therapy to talk again. God is good!

January 6th, 2012

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Wonderful experience!

July 27th, 2011

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Dr. Zirkle performed a thyroidectomy on my 10 year old daughter and he did a wonderful job. I would recommend Dr. Zirkle to anyone. The entire staff in his office are very friendly and wonderful people. I am so glad we chose Dr.Zirkle and I would again in a heartbeat.

October 16th, 2010

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Dr. Zirkle was very professional, self-confident and caring. I went into surgery knowing he knew exactly what he was doing.Would I recomment Dr. Zirkle? Absolutely..

September 4th, 2009

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1819 Clinch Ave Ste 200Knoxville, TN 37916

Tel: (865) 984-3413

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Dr. Peter Kevin Zirkle

501 19th StKnoxville, TN 37916


Dr. Peter Kevin Zirkle, MD	Dr. Julio Antonio Solla	Dr. Stephanie Elizabeth Scott	Dr. David Dun-Hung Lo
Surgery	Surgery	Critical Care Medicine	Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.7 (17 Ratings)	3.3 (12 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
		14 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Knoxville , TN	Knoxville , TN	Knoxville , TN	Knoxville , TN
		Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
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Which hospitals is Dr. Peter Zirkle affiliated with?: Dr. Peter Zirkle is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Peter Zirkle's office located?: Dr. Peter Zirkle's office is located at 1819 Clinch Ave Ste 200, Knoxville, TN, 37916.
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