About Dr. Gill

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas W. Gill Jr in Johnson City, Tennessee specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery.

Specialized hip and knee replacement focused on precision, recovery, and long-term outcomes.

Dr. Gill treats patients seeking relief from joint pain when conservative treatment is no longer enough.

His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement in Johnson City, including modern joint replacement techniques designed to improve recovery and restore function.

A Focused Surgical Practice

Care is centered on a select group of procedures, allowing for consistency, precision, and a streamlined patient experience.

Anterior Hip Replacement

Muscle-sparing technique designed to support early mobility and a more natural recovery.

Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement

Advanced planning and execution designed to improve alignment, balance, and implant positioning.

Partial Knee Replacement

A targeted option for select patients that preserves knee ligaments, allowing quicker recovery and more natural joint mechanics.

Outpatient Joint Replacement

Many procedures are performed in a specialized ambulatory surgery center, allowing patients to recover at home.

Approach to Care

Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery using precision technology in a modern operating room.

Joint replacement is considered when symptoms meaningfully impact quality of life and non-operative treatments are no longer effective. The goal is not simply to perform surgery, but to perform the right procedure, at the right time, with a clear plan for recovery.

Each step of care—from evaluation to postoperative follow-up—is designed to be efficient, coordinated, and predictable. Attention to detail in surgical technique, pain management, and rehabilitation all contribute to the overall outcome.

Patients are guided through the process with clear expectations, with an emphasis on returning to daily activities safely and confidently.

Dr. Gill tracks patient-reported outcomes and quality measures to continually evaluate and improve joint replacement care. View joint replacement outcomes.

Surgical Setting and Team

Watauga Orthopaedics Center for Advanced Bone and Joint Surgery in Johnson City, TN, where outpatient hip and knee replacement procedures are performed.

Dr. Gill practices in Johnson City as part of Watauga Orthopaedics, providing specialized joint replacement care within a comprehensive orthopedic practice.

Most procedures are performed at the Watauga Orthopaedics Center for Advanced Bone and Joint Surgery, an AAAHC Center of Excellence for Joint Replacement. This setting supports a coordinated, high-quality surgical experience with a focus on safety, efficiency, and recovery.

Patients benefit from a dedicated team experienced in joint reconstruction, working together to ensure consistent care throughout the surgical process.