Meet Our Doctors
Meet Dr. Goodson
Dr. Alexis Goodson grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and attended Clemson University for her undergraduate studies before receiving her DMD at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. In her free time, she can be found painting, reading, going on walks, playing tennis or pickleball, and enjoying the mountains and water views!
She is excited to explore all that East Tennessee has to offer with her fiancé, Andrew, who will complete his residency in Radiology at the University of Tennessee.
Dr. Alexis’ goal is for every patient to feel cared for, understood, and comfortable when they sit in her dental chair. She is thrilled to be part of the Hometown Dental family and meet all of the wonderful patients that walk through their doors.
Meet Dr. Ludlow
Dr. Robert Ludlow (bio) Dr. Robert Ludlow was born and raised in Utah, where he met his wife and studied Zoology at Weber State University. He then embarked on an extraordinary adventure, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Dalhousie Dental School in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. In June 2024, Dr. Ludlow and his wife welcomed their first child, a boy, and are overjoyed to be a family of five, including their two dogs.
In his free time, Dr. Ludlow enjoys woodworking, reading, rock climbing, yard work, and spending time with his family. He is also a history buff and loves learning new things.
Dr. Ludlow excels at helping people feel comfortable and confident in his care. He strives to do his best in everything and is constantly working to refine and enhance his skills. He looks forward to improving and maintaining the smiles and oral health of the patient family at Hometown Dental!
Practice Owners
Meet Dr. Stewart
I am Dr. Patrick Stewart. I graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and moved to eastern Tennessee in late 2020 from my home state of California. My focus in dentistry is to provide caring and gentle treatment to all who come in to our practice in order to come alongside them in their journey towards dental health. I have a strong passion for dental education and am constantly striving to add new treatment options and to help patients understand more about their dental health.
I love travelling and have already been to 32 states with a goal of seeing all 50 states. When I am at home, I enjoy hiking especially to waterfalls!
Meet Dr. Knop
Dr. Knop is a U.S. Air Force veteran who graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He completed his advanced residency at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi before serving as the dental director at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center in Nebraska.
Dr. Knop is dedicated to improving his knowledge and technical skill to better serve his patients' needs. To that end, he completed advanced studies in sleep apnea and smile aesthetics at the Spear educational institute in Arizona. His education has instilled in him the value of focusing on each patient's well-being through proper diagnosis, treatment, and empathy.
Dr. Knop and his two children moved to Greenville, TN, in 2009. He attends services at Trinity Methodist Church, and his faith is essential in his daily life. When he's not helping patients, Dr. Knop enjoys traveling, hiking with his family, and attending his son's soccer games.
Memberships
- American Dental Association
- Tennessee Dental Association
- First District Society
