Summary

Dr. Stephen Wheless is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist with 16 years of experience treating conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related structures. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and completed his residency at Fletcher Allen Healthcare. Dr. Wheless speaks English and brings extensive expertise to his practice in the Knoxville area.

Dr. Wheless practices at multiple locations including Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, and Fort Loudoun Medical Center in Knoxville and Lenoir City, Tennessee. He specializes in treating sinus problems such as chronic sinusitis and enlarged turbinates. His procedural expertise includes endoscopic sinus surgery and nasal endoscopy to diagnose and treat nasal and sinus conditions. Patients rate Dr. Wheless 4.8 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 16 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • 23 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Stephen Alexander Wheless has 4 locations

Parkwest Medical Center

9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923

Fort Loudoun Medical Center

550 Fort Loudon Medical Center DrLenoir City, TN 37772

Ear Nose And Throat Consultants Of East Tennessee

576 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr Ste 100Lenoir City, TN 37772
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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16 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Knoxville , TNKnoxville , TNOak Ridge , TNKnoxville , TN
Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Stephen Alexander Wheless has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Stephen Alexander Wheless has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Fletcher Allen Healthcare

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated in 2010

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