I was referred to Dr. Carpenter by another Orthopedic doctor because the damage to my right knee was beyond his expertise. I was a little apprehensive at first, but doctor Carpenter won my trust over almost immediately by his warm and caring personality. I underwent a full knee replacement surgery on February 18th and by the 2nd week I was already walking without the assistance of a walker. It's now week 4 and I'm doing yard work and my regular household duties pain free!!! I was barley able to walk for two years without feeling excruciating pain and now I am again, pain free! Dr. Carpenter is an excellent doctor who is truly gifted in Orthopedic surgery! He gave me my life back! I can now join my daughter on some of her hikes and see the beautiful Tennessee water falls! I no longer have to make excuses when I'm invited somewhere because I was to embarrassed to make people wait for me because of the pain I used to be in that made it hard for me to walk. Doctor Carpenter gave me back my life and I'm so thankful that he is my doctor!