Physicians
Welcome to Heelex Podiatry, Knoxville's premier podiatry team. Our experienced podiatrists are dedicated to providing the highest quality foot care available in the area. With the goal of helping you achieve and maintain optimal foot health, our team is committed to providing the highest standards of patient care. We are now accepting new patients and can't wait to meet you in the office!
R. Chris Hancock, D.P.M
Fellow of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Diplomate of American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr. Hancock is a longtime Tennessee native originally from Germantown, TN.
He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. He attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, Illinois. Then he completed his surgical residency at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. Board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, he has over 25 years of experience in the podiatry field.
When he is not working hard in the office, he is in front of his tv cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs! He also cherishes spending quality time with his wife and children.
Dr. Hancock has also been featured in Knoxville's CityView Magazine as one of the area's 'Top Docs' in podiatry for the last 5 years!
Kendale L. Ritchey, D.P.M
Fellow of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Diplomate of American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr. Ritchey graduated with a degree in Zoology from the University of Tennessee, where he was also a four-year varsity letter of the UT swim team. He completed his surgical residency at Hillcrest Health Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, after graduating from Temple University of Podiatric Medicine. He returned to Knoxville where he has been practicing for 27 years and is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
When out of the office, you can find him enjoying his newly empty nest with his wife. He is an avid outdoorsman, but wants to make it clear that does not include hunting! He is a gardener, hiker, birdwatcher, and all-around nature enthusiast. He and his wife enjoy their farm life and cook many meals together.
