Education
- B.A., Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, 1990
- M.D., University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, 1997
Internship
Transitional Internship, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, 1998
residency
Orthopaedics, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, 1999-2004
fellowship
Foot and Ankle, Foundation for Orthopaedic Athletic Reconstruction and Research, Houston, Texas, 2005
began practice at UOS
2005
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004
professional distinctions
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Texas Medical Association
- Christian Medical and Dental Society
Office info
UT Medical Center Professional Office Building C
1932 Alcoa Highway
Suite 360
Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone – 865.546.2663
West Knoxville
11440 Parkside Drive,
Suite 110
Knoxville, TN 37934
Phone – 865.218.9300
Richard L. Beaver, M.D.
Dr. Beaver is originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a teaching certification from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, Dr. Beaver taught elementary school for two years before earning his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas.
Following an internship and an orthopedic residency, Dr. Beaver completed fellowship training in foot and ankle at the Foundation for Orthopaedic and Athletic Reconstruction and Research in Houston.
Dr. Beaver’s wife, Mary Es, is an ear, nose, and throat physician and fellowship-trained in laryngology. They have two young children, Jackson and Ellie.
A competitive runner in college, Dr. Beaver still enjoys running, as well as fly-fishing, scuba, travel, and golf in his leisure time. Upon settling in Knoxville, he is looking forward to continuing his involvement in Habitat for Humanity and church activities.
