University Pulmonary & Critical Care
Pulmonology • Knoxville, TN • Since 1956 • 4 outreach locations: Northshore, Halls, Lenoir City, Morristown locations
About
Summary: The University of Tennessee Medical Center (UT Medical Center) in Knoxville is a nonprofit, research-focused hospital system. It provides patient-centered care across a wide range of services—pulmonary and critical care among them—within UT Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, and operates six offices nationwide. Key details: founded 1956, headquartered in Knoxville, ~1,939 employees, about $1.3B annual revenue. Areas of care include heart, lung and vascular health, emergency trauma, cancer, brain & spine, primary and urgent care, orthopedics, NICU, and women & infants, with a strong emphasis on research, technology, and advanced treatments. Notable locations include 1924 Alcoa Highway (HQ) and multiple Tennessee sites. Aliases: UT Medical, the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
Clinic Type
Pulmonology
Address
1940 Alcoa Highway, Building E, Suite 210, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone
865-524-7471
physicianrecruiting@utmck.edu
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Telehealth
Available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What should I do if I am a new patient?
We ask that all new patients make an effort to arrive at our office at least 15 minutes prior to your appointment to complete the registration process. If you need assistance with completing forms, or will need to fill them out in the office, please arrive 30 minutes early so your appointment can start on time.
Do you accept physician referrals?
UPCC welcomes physician consultations and referrals. Whether you’re a new or returning patient, refer to our Patient Guide for assistance before your next appointment.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Official UT Medical Center Provider Profile Pages: Individual providers frequently receive ratings around 4.9 out of 5 based on patient surveys (Varies by provider (e.g., 159 ratings/125 reviews for some; 53 ratings/38 reviews for others))
Patients praise
- Physicians are frequently described as caring, compassionate, and attentive listeners
- Medical expertise and ability to diagnose complex conditions quickly are praised
- Staff members are often highlighted as accommodating and professional
- High patient satisfaction scores (e.g., individual providers often rating near 4.9 out of 5)
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of administrative or communication issues, such as delays in scheduling follow-up procedures or long wait times in exam rooms
- Isolated complaints regarding staff communication and billing discrepancies at the broader hospital system level
"Dr. Biney is amazing! He explains everything in detail, stopping at intervals to allow for questions. He puts you at ease very quickly. The entire staff is great!"
— LocalityBiz review"My 1st experience with a Pulmonologist was excellent because of Dr. Josan & his staff. Dr. Josan’s expertise was exceptional. He took the time to answer all my questions with compassion & empathy."
— LocalityBiz review"It doesn't matter that insurance only pays for 15 minutes what matters is not waiting in the room for 45 minutes before being seen the first time and 22 minutes before seen later please you have great Doctors help make it better"
— LocalityBiz reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Pulmonary (Lung) Services - UT Medical Center — Jan 10, 2026
- Pulmonary Disease Fellowship Program Contact Us — Sep 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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