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Dr. Richard John Depersio, MD

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Greater Knoxville Ear Nose And Throat Associates 1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 160, Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 521-8050

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. DePersio certainly comes from a family of physicians â€“ his father, both brothers, an uncle and two cousins are doctors. Knowing at an early age that he would be a physician left only the choice of a medical specialty. Fascination with the anatomy of the ear, nose and throat and the range of patients he would see led Dr. DePersio to otolaryngology. After receiving a bachelorâ€™s degree from the University of Tennessee, Dr. DePersio earned his medical degree at UT in Memphis. He did an internship and a residency program at City of Memphis Hospital and a residency in otolaryngology at UT Memphis. He has board certification in both otolaryngology and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. DePersio has long been active in professional organizations, currently serving as president of the Knoxville Academy of Medicine Foundation. He was a founding member of Project Access, which provides care to patients who do not have insurance. He also has been president of the Knoxville Academy of Medicine, vice president of the Tennessee Medical Association, and is a delegate to the American Medical Association. Dr. DePersio is currently president elect of Tennessee Medical Association until April 2009 at which time he will be president of Tennessee Medical Association. Leisure time finds Dr. DePersio spending time with his family or playing golf or basketball. He and his wife have seven children.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Regional Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine - 1974

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Greater Knoxville ENT
1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 160, Knoxville, TN 37920
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Chronic Sinusitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Hearing Loss
Acute Otitis Externa
Labyrinthitis
Otitis Media
Deviated Nasal Septum
Acute Sinusitis
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Allergic Rhinitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Procedures Performed

Thyroidectomy
Hearing Evaluation
Rhinoplasty
Sinus Surgery
Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy
Tympanoplasty
Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy
Myringotomy and Tympanotomy
Inner Ear Tests
Tympanoplasty

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Aetna
Empire Plan
Medica
Anthem Blue Cross
Mutual of Omaha
United American
UnitedHealthOne
Cigna-HealthSpring
APWU
UnitedHealthcare
Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
AARP
Cigna
Tricare
Pan-American Life Insurance Group
Transamerica
Medicaid
AmeriGroup
Wellcare
Ambetter
Humana
Physicians Mutual
GEHA
CHAMPVA
HealthScope Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cancer 18
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 29
Neurology & Neurosurgery 25
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 27
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 28
Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
Children's Hospital 6
Urology 27
Psychiatry 39
Geriatrics 20
Rehabilitation 27
Obsterics & Gynecology 9
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 7
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10