All specialists/Nicholas Panella, MD
Nicholas Panella, MD
Verified ATLAS Specialist

Nicholas Panella, MD

Endocrine Surgeon
ENT Consultants of East TN · Knoxville, Tennessee
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Verified for board certification, case volume, thyroid & parathyroid focus, and personal review.

Highlights

Patients seenAdults
Accepting new patients Yes
2nd opinions Yes
Telehealth Yes
HospitalParkwest Medical Center
PracticeENT Consultants of East TN

About Dr. Panella

“I’m grateful to have had excellent surgical training from leaders in the field of head and neck surgery. I want my patients to be well informed about their issues and well prepared for surgery if that is the option chosen.”

Growing up in Knoxville, Nicholas went to Webb High School. While no day is the same, as he is constantly managing different projects as a general ENT, his practice specializes in head and neck cancer. The job can be difficult; however, he loves to work alongside a wonderful group of doctors and providers who all want to work together to help ensure patients have the best possible outcome. Everyone is so supportive of each other and loves to bring new techniques and surgical options to the East TN area. Outside of work, he dedicates his time to his wife and two young kids. They enjoy spending time on the lake, fishing, mountain biking, and snowboarding. He is also involved with his local church and the Emerald Youth Foundation. Dr. Nicholas was named to the Cityview Top Docs of 2026 list, recognizing his dedication to providing exceptional care to patients in East Tennessee Undergraduate Education Samford University, Birmingham, AL Medical School Doctor of Medicine Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC Residency Otolaryngology – Emory University Department of Otolaryngology, Atlanta, GA

Focus areas

High-Volume SurgeryThyroid NodulesThyroid CancerParathyroid Disease

Training & credentials

Med schoolWake Forest University
ResidencyEmory University Otolaryngology
Board certificationOtolaryngology 2017
NPI1023374238
State licenseTN
SocietiesFOCUSED PRACTICE DESIGNATION FOR ADVANCED THYROID AND PARATHYROID SURGERY

Location & contact

City
Knoxville, Tennessee
HospitalParkwest Medical Center
Phone865-693-6065
Websitewww.entcet.com