Katherine Thurman , MD

Family Medicine

4.8/5 (291 ratings) 30 comments

I enjoy mom life, gardening, spending time outdoors and traveling.

Katherine Thurman

About Me

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken:
English

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A lifelong Tennessee native, Dr. Thurman trained at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. She then completed her family medicine residency in Knoxville. After a brief faculty position in Little Rock, AR she returned home and enjoys serving her patients at Rocky Hill Family Physicians.

Clinical Focus:
Preventative Care, primary care

Specialties:
Family Medicine

Education & Credentials

Schools

University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, 2016

Internships

University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee

Residencies

Family Medicine, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2019

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Organizations & Societies

American Academy of Family Physicians

My passion as a physician is focusing on preventative medicine and educating patients on how to manage and control chronic diseases.
— Katherine Thurman

Where I See Patients

Rocky Hill Family Physicians

7503 Northshore DriveKnoxville, TN 37919

Phone: 865-531-1300

Directions
Rocky Hill Family Physicians

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My Ratings & Reviews

overall experience

291 ratings

4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this provider

    4.7

  • Provider explained things clearly

    4.8

  • Provider showed concern

    4.8

  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8

30 Patient Reviews

All good.
5.0
April 25, 2024
Dr Thurman is amazing. Makes you feel at ease and has a lovely sense of humor!
5.0
April 19, 2024
Doctor Thurman is thorough and very good at listening to my concerns and working with me on what needs to be done
5.0
April 19, 2024
Dr Thurman is not only very professional but she listens to my concerns. I never feel rushed and she explains things in a way I can understand. She is caring and I trust her.
5.0
April 7, 2024
Dr. Katherine Thurman is fantastic
5.0
March 6, 2024
Doctor listened and helped me showing concern for me.
5.0
March 3, 2024
I am extremely happy I switched to Dr. Thurman for my primary care physician. She is an empathetic listener.
5.0
February 14, 2024
I'm new to Tennessee, very happy I found Dr. Thurman
5.0
February 1, 2024
Very professional, caring.
5.0
January 25, 2024
Dr Thurman is a very good doctor.
5.0
January 12, 2024
Usually see [...], but she was booked. Thurmond was great.
5.0
January 2, 2024
I told her I appreciated her and her follow-up.
4.5
December 30, 2023
This was my first encounter with Dr. Thurman. She was very thorough and caring. She listened closely to my needs Nd made an accurate diagnosis.
5.0
December 24, 2023
Dr. Thurman is a dream come true. A doctor who actually listens and addresses every concern. I have my whole family seeing her now. She's fantastic
5.0
December 23, 2023
Great experience
5.0
December 22, 2023
I am very pleased to have Dr. Thurman as my new primary care physician!
5.0
December 16, 2023
I love the doctor, [...]
5.0
December 15, 2023
She was good
4.0
December 9, 2023
Dr. Thurman has great beside manner.
5.0
December 4, 2023
Great
5.0
November 25, 2023
Doctor needs to inform nurse and or staff to get information to pt. & also how to maneuver the computers to obtain info to pt.
2.0
November 19, 2023
My husband just switched to this practice on my recommendation
5.0
November 6, 2023
My care was mostly provided by the Doctor with the NP assisting with vitals.
5.0
October 27, 2023
Dr Thurman is very kind.
5.0
October 21, 2023
Dr. K. Thurman is very professional & represents RHFP very well.
5.0
October 6, 2023
Pleased with detailed information during my visit
5.0
August 31, 2023
I feel confident of her diagnosis due to the questions she asks me and the exam. She is an excellent listener and pleasant and professional. 10+
5.0
July 27, 2023
Dr. Thurman is very knowledgable and really took the time to address any concerns with great responses! She is impressive!
5.0
July 25, 2023
Excellent service
5.0
July 13, 2023
I was so happy with Dr. Thurman, I referred both my son and daughter-in-law to her. They also made appointments and are switching to her and UT
5.0
June 28, 2023