Dr. Ryan B. Pickens, MD | Knoxville, TN | Urology

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Dr. Pickens graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2006. He works in Knoxville, TN and 2 other locations and specializes in Urology and Surgery. Dr. Pickens is affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens.

accepting new patients
3.5

29 Ratings
20 years of experience
65 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
13 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

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I AM 13 MONTHS IN TO DATE STILL IN PAIN MANAGEMENT TRYING TO TREAT THE EXTREME PAIN CAUSED BY NERVE DAMAGE FROM A SUPPOSEDLY SIMPLE PROSTATE SURGERY THAT I WAS TOLD BY THIS DR. RECOVERY WOULD ONLY TAKE 2 WEEKS TO RECOVER FROM WITH NO CHANCE OF INCONTENANC. WHAT A NIGHTMARE THIS HAS BEEN AND STILL CONTINUES TO BE AS NEITHER OF THOSE THINGS WERE TRUE. THEN ANOTHER SURGERY BY DR. PICKENS TO CORRECT THE FIRST SURGERY, AND THINGS WENT DOWNHILL EVEN FASTER. I WOULDNT WISH THIS EXPERIENCE ON MY WORST ENEMY. A YEAR INTO THIS NIGHTMARE, THIS AMATEUR SIMPLY WASHED HIS HANDS OF ME AND INSTRUCTED ME TO GO TO A GENERAL PHYSICION AND SEE IF HE COULD HELP. CONCLUSION OF THIS REVIEW: IF YOU DONT GUARD YOURSELF FROM THESE LOW SKILLDED SURGEONS, THE CONSEQUENCES CAN LITTERALLY RUIN YOUR LIFE!

November 14th, 2025

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Bad urologist. Does not help the patient. Gets unprofessional when reported.

October 8th, 2022

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Dr. Pickens is a excellent physician. Competent, knowledgeable and explains everything in detail.

September 23rd, 2020

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I come from Newport Tennova Hospital to UT hospital by Ambulance I was very sick and Dr.Ryan Pickens took care of me I had a kidney stone he's a very kind doctor and a excellent doctor and I appreciate all he done for me Sincerly Freda Ray

June 10th, 2020

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I was going through chemotherapy and had to have a lithotripsy. Dr. Pickens was very knowledgeable, explained everything in great detail. Had excellent bedside manner, respectful and kind. I trust him completely with my kidney issues.

March 15th, 2019

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I have chronic stones that form frequently in great numbers and size. Pickens has performed three successful surgical procedures and we're working on identifying the cause. He speaks quickly with enthusiasm and needs to be reminded to slow down a bit and listen. This is not unusual for a surgeon. Remember, you are selecting a technically skilled artist, not a friend. While he could improve bedside behavior, his technical skills and knowledge are advanced and he is a gifted surgeon and teaching physician who is well-respected by hospital staff.

August 9th, 2018

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Over the years of my life I've seen probably hundreds of doctors for various issues, and as a whole, I find them arrogant and uncaring. Not so with Dr. Pickens, who takes the time to hear me out, consider my needs and wishes, and then move forward while keeping me informed. Definitely a keeper!

May 23rd, 2018

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Dirty hands ... You will be in danger if you go to this doctor of death.

January 26th, 2018

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Very full of himself. Very inconsiderate.

October 6th, 2017

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Hides his mistakes at his patients expense

September 26th, 2017

University Urology Pc

1928 Alcoa Hwy Ste 222Knoxville, TN 37920

Tel: (865) 305-9254

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

1901 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916

Tel: (865) 331-1111

University Of Tennessee Medical Center

1924 Alcoa HwyKnoxville, TN 37920

Tel: (865) 305-9000


Dr. Ryan Baird Pickens, MD	Dr. James Walter Taylor, MD	Dr. Devin John Clegg, MD	Dr. Aldo Fafaj, MD
Urology	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients
3.5 (29 Ratings)	4.8 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
20 Years of Experience		7 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Knoxville , TN	Knoxville , TN	Knoxville , TN	Knoxville , TN
Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine		Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med	Med School: Geisinger Commonwealth School Of Medicine
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University Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated in 2006

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