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Where is Fort Sanders pregnancy center located?

Our main office is located in Knoxville at one of East Tennessee’s premier medical centers, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. We have additional offices in Morristown and Sevierville in order to conveniently provide elite high-risk pregnancy care throughout the region.

Why choose Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center?

The quality of care at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center has been recognized by The Joint Commission, a national accrediting agency for healthcare organizations, the U.S. Department of Health and other leading associations which measure hospital performance and outcomes.

Where is Fort Sanders located?

We are located in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the foot of the beautiful Smoky Mountains. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke.

Why choose Fort Sanders for stroke care?

As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke. We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery.

How to contact Fort Sanders perinatal center?

For more information about the high-risk pregnancy services at Fort Sanders Perinatal Center or to request an appointment, call us at (865) 331-2020. No referral is necessary unless required by your insurance provider.

Where is the trustees tower in Fort Sanders?

Turn right onto Highland Avenue. Take Highland to 19th Street and turn left. Trustees Tower is located on the corner of 19th Street and Laurel Avenue. Parking is $2.00 and available in the parking garage on the opposite corner of Trustees Tower and at the Center for Advanced Medicine building across the street next to Fort Sanders Regional ...

Prenatal Appointments

For normal pregnancies without significant complications, prenatal appointments and exams are usually scheduled as follows:

What happens at a prenatal appointment?

The goal of prenatal care is to provide excellent care for mother and baby during pregnancy and to prepare for delivery. During prenatal visits, tests are performed on both the mother and the baby to assess any potential risks, to treat any maternal or fetal complications, and to keep an eye on the growth and development of the fetus.

What is Fort Sanders perinatal center?

The Fort Sanders Perinatal Center offers services for pregnant women with preexisting diabetes and those diagnosed with gestational diabetes (those who develop diabetes during pregnancy). Our diabetes counselors develop an individualized care plan to assist you in successfully managing your diabetes during pregnancy. Our goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy and maintain optimal blood glucose control in order to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your baby.

What is a nurse practitioner?

A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced training and education. Each of our nurse practitioners have earned a master’s degree and are board certified with specialties in women’s health and/or nurse midwifery. Our practitioners provide examinations, counseling, diagnostics and treatment.

Who is Jill Edds?

Our care coordinator, Jill Edds, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who provides personalized assistance for women with a variety of needs before, during, and after pregnancy. Needs may range from assistance with transportation, food, or housing to anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and grief related to unanticipated pregnancy outcomes. She provides complete care for women and babies requiring additional services by serving as a liaison with referring obstetricians, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, and pediatric follow-up provider and sub-specialists.

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Information about the amenities available to our patients and their visitors can be found here.

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center News

Its congratulations times two for our MRI department! MRI techs Kim Reneau and Richard Shipley were joint recipients of a FLAME Award after a patient took the time to stop one of our other employees to tell them what a remarkable experience she’d had.

Facing a high-risk pregnancy and looking for the best care for you and your baby?

Our special partnership allows high-risk mothers to start their pregnancy with Fort Sanders Perinatal Center, deliver at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, and stay with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital for neonatal intensive care and pediatric services as babies grow and develop.

Start with Fort Sanders Perinatal Center

There’s no safer place for your baby’s beginning than at Fort Sanders Perinatal Center with complete high-risk pregnancy care in one practice. We’ve served thousands of women in East Tennessee for more than 20 years and delivered over 20,000 high-risk babies.

Deliver at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Your little one is on the way, and you want the best care possible. Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center has the physicians and experience to deliver both routine and high-risk pregnancies.

Billing Procedures

After your visit, your bill is processed and submitted as a claim to insurance companies or other applicable payers listed on your account.

Understanding Your Statement

The statement you receive from our hospital advises you of the status of your hospital account. Please contact us with any questions about your account balance.

We Want to Be Your Pregnancy Team. Make An appointment.

• For more information about the high-risk pregnancy services at Fort Sanders Perinatal Center or to request an appointment, call us at (865) 331-2020. No referral is necessary unless required by your insurance provider.

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