Watauga Orthopaedics

Watauga Orthopaedics For a list of locations and providers, visit our website: www.wataugaortho.com Watauga Orthopaedics, PLC, was founded in 1950 by Howell Sherrod, MD.
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In addition to offering general orthopedic care, Dr. Sherrod focused the practice on innovative treatments in sports medicine, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. Over the last decade, we have expanded our services to encompass a comprehensive musculoskeletal continuum including total joint replacement, arthroscopy, sports medicine, fracture care, reconstructive hip, knee, foot and ankle surgery, hand surgery, spine surgery, neuromusculoskeletal care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, electrodiagnosis, and community outreach services. In recent years, the practice has developed a reputation for understanding and responding to the unique needs of the injured worker and the employer. Watauga Orthopaedics places an emphasis on access to care, timely and complete communication, and consistent cost effective treatment plans and protocols for all injured workers. Watauga Orthopaedics is among a small number of practices in Tennessee that offer the expertise of treating athletic injuries within the scope of sports medicine. Since 1950 when Dr. Sherrod became a team physician for East Tennessee State University, we have added considerably to our sports medicine staff, which enables us to offer services to a wide variety of athletic teams. Watauga Orthopaedics acts as the team physicians for many high schools in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Additionally, Watauga Orthopaedics has provided sports medicine services for the following athletic organizations: East Tennessee State University, Virginia Intermont College, Milligan College, Atlanta Falcons, Johnson City Cardinals, Elizabethton Twins, Bristol Tigers, Kingsport Mets, and Johnson City Silver Bullett's Rugby Team, as well as for the Masters Water Ski Tournament and several professional and Olympic athletes.

03/20/2026

💛 What started as a mission trip to Kenya turned into the adventure of a lifetime for April Jordan, Lead X-ray Tech. After several days of serving, the trip ended with a 2 to 3-day safari. One evening at dinner, she was surprised with a proposal, and after she said yes, the question became why wait? The very next day, April and her fiancé were married on the lanai of their safari camp by Pastor Sampson, their group leader. Talk about a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Congratulations to the Five Star High School Basketball Players of the Week! 🏀Watauga Orthopaedics is proud to sponsor p...
03/19/2026

Congratulations to the Five Star High School Basketball Players of the Week! 🏀

Watauga Orthopaedics is proud to sponsor programs that recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of student-athletes throughout the region.

This , we are proud to have Team Watauga giving back in our community. Recently, members of our senior leadership team ...
03/18/2026

This , we are proud to have Team Watauga giving back in our community. Recently, members of our senior leadership team volunteered for Second Harvest Food Bank as part of a medical organization workday.

Happy ! We love hearing from our patients about their experiences with our team. This review of Dr. Kent Lord, one of o...
03/17/2026

Happy ! We love hearing from our patients about their experiences with our team. This review of Dr. Kent Lord, one of our Hand and Upper Extremity Specialists, says it all! We’re proud to have Dr. Lord on our team, providing expert care with compassion and helping patients get back to doing the things they love.

To learn more about Dr. Lord, visit: https://www.wataugaortho.com/meet-the-team/meet-our-doctors/kent-j-lord/.

Meet Grace, the newest member of Team Watauga! 💙 She’s our virtual scheduling assistant, here to help answer calls faste...
03/16/2026

Meet Grace, the newest member of Team Watauga! 💙 She’s our virtual scheduling assistant, here to help answer calls faster, assist with existing appointments, and facilitate common clinical questions quickly and efficiently.

With her support, wait times are shorter, and our dedicated team can focus on more complex patient needs. It’s one more way we’re working to improve the patient experience while continuing to provide the service you know and trust. That’s the Watauga Way!

Happy Healthcare HR Week! 👏We celebrate the incredible HR professionals who keep our team running smoothly behind the sc...
03/16/2026

Happy Healthcare HR Week! 👏

We celebrate the incredible HR professionals who keep our team running smoothly behind the scenes. From recruiting exceptional talent, onboarding staff and providers, and supporting our team and ensuring excellence in patient care, your dedication does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do! 💙

Jennifer Howell, Director of Quality & Compliance

Amber Hopkins, HR Analyst

Abigail Scott, Medical Staff Coordinator

Physician Feature- Kent Lord, M.D. Expert care is in good hands with Dr. Lord! As a board-certified, fellowship-trained ...
03/13/2026

Physician Feature- Kent Lord, M.D.

Expert care is in good hands with Dr. Lord! As a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity care, he brings years of clinical and teaching experience to our team. Outside of work, you can find him enjoying life in Washington County with his wife and two daughters, whether that’s spending time on the water, playing a round of golf, playing music, or cheering on his favorite teams.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lord, visit: https://wao.radixhealth.com/dash/self/ #/schedule/35/search.

Looking for the next step in your career? Watauga Orthopaedics is hiring! Join the region’s leading orthopedic and sport...
03/12/2026

Looking for the next step in your career? Watauga Orthopaedics is hiring! Join the region’s leading orthopedic and sports medicine team, where every role has purpose, and every patient matters. Be part of a team dedicated to raising the standard of care in our community. Apply today!

We offer competitive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) with matching opportunities, and a generous paid time off plan.

Visit https://www.wataugaortho.com/careers/ to learn more.

This , we’re talking about joint pain and when it may be time to see an orthopedic specialist.If your joint pain is per...
03/11/2026

This , we’re talking about joint pain and when it may be time to see an orthopedic specialist.

If your joint pain is persistent, makes everyday activities difficult, or comes with swelling and limited movement, it may be more than just normal aches and pains.

The team at Watauga Orthopaedics is here to provide expert care and help you get back to moving comfortably. 💙

Want to learn more? Read the full blog here:
https://www.wataugaortho.com/2023/02/03/when-to-see-an-orthopedic-doctor-for-joint-pain/.

Your Carrum Health benefits include care at Watauga Orthopaedics. That could mean little to no out-of-pocket cost for yo...
03/09/2026

Your Carrum Health benefits include care at Watauga Orthopaedics. That could mean little to no out-of-pocket cost for your orthopedic surgery. If you’re unsure how to use your Carrum benefits, our team is happy to help explain your options.

Please send an email to directcare@wtodocs.com, and a member of our team will follow up to explain your benefits and cost savings.

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2410 Susannah Street
Johnson City, TN
37601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+14232829011

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Watauga Orthopaedics, PLC, was founded in 1950 by Howell Sherrod, MD. In addition to offering general orthopedic care, Dr. Sherrod focused the practice on innovative treatments in sports medicine, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. Over the last decade, we have expanded our services to encompass a comprehensive musculoskeletal continuum including total joint replacement, arthroscopy, sports medicine, fracture care, reconstructive hip, knee, foot and ankle surgery, hand surgery, spine surgery, neuromusculoskeletal care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, electrodiagnosis, and community outreach services. In recent years, the practice has developed a reputation for understanding and responding to the unique needs of the injured worker and the employer. Watauga Orthopaedics places an emphasis on access to care, timely and complete communication, and consistent cost effective treatment plans and protocols for all injured workers. Watauga Orthopaedics is among a small number of practices in Tennessee that offer the expertise of treating athletic injuries within the scope of sports medicine. Since 1950 when Dr. Sherrod became a team physician for East Tennessee State University, we have added considerably to our sports medicine staff, which enables us to offer services to a wide variety of athletic teams. Watauga Orthopaedics acts as the team physicians for many high schools in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Additionally, Watauga Orthopaedics has provided sports medicine services for the following athletic organizations: East Tennessee State University, Virginia Intermont College, Milligan College, Atlanta Falcons, Johnson City Cardinals, Elizabethton Twins, Bristol Tigers, Kingsport Mets, and Johnson City Silver Bullett's Rugby Team, as well as for the Masters Water Ski Tournament and several professional and Olympic athletes. To help train future generations of physician assistants (PAs), Watauga Orthopaedics offers a 6-month post-graduate fellowship program . PAs receive specialty training in the field of nonsurgical orthopedics and orthopedic surgery from our board-certified orthopedic providers and surgeons.

https://www.wataugaortho.com/