Dr. Russell Anderson Betcher M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
1422 Old Weisgarber Rd Knoxville TN, 37909About
Dr. Russell Betcher is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Knoxville, TN. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Betcher is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
Education and Training
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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