Orthopedic Doctors & Surgeons | Athens, TN
Podiatry • Athens, TN
Clinic Type
Podiatry
Address
719 Cook Drive, Suite 104, Athens, TN 37303
Phone
+1-423-746-2941
starr.eco@lpnt.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals: 4.6/5 (16 ratings)
- Vitals: Not explicitly aggregated as a total star rating, but consistently positive written feedback (6 written reviews)
- Vitals: 3.8/5 (Vitals (for Dr. Rickey Hutcheson))
Patients praise
- Highly knowledgeable and professional staff
- Effective treatment for musculoskeletal injuries and joint pain
- Surgeons frequently described as taking time to listen and explain conditions thoroughly
- Approachability and ease of access for urgent needs
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of long wait times
- Some concerns regarding staff interactions and scheduling difficulties
- Individual patient complaints regarding bedside manner or perceived dismissiveness in isolated instances
"I would absolutely recommend Dr. Veale to anyone in need of an orthopedic specialist. The care he provides is personal. He remembers who you are—you’re not just a number."
— Patient review published on Starr Regional Medical Group website"Extremely Knowledgeable, very professional and takes time to listen to his patients. I would HIGHLY recommend him."
— Patient review for Dr. Adam Epps on Vitals"Dr. Hutcheson really took his time to explain my daughters condition with us as well as her treatment options. Dr. Hutcheson gets it."
— Patient review for Dr. Rickey Hutcheson on WebMDSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- John H. Yates, PA - Physician Assistant in Athens, TN — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Clayton Wing Joins Athens Orthopedic Clinic as New Orthopedic Surgeon - Athens Orthopedic Clinic — Aug 25, 2025
- St. Mary’s, Dr. Randy Lavender to create new orthopedics practice | Trinity Health System — Dec 8, 2025
- Dr. David Woodbury to join St. Mary’s Orthopedic Specialists | Trinity Health System — Mar 2, 2026
- Southern Tennessee Orthopedics Welcomes Messina Barnett, FNP - WKSR — Aug 28, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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