Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting CareFirst in Nashville, TN
12 verified orthopaedic surgeons in Nashville, Tennessee accept CareFirst. Profiles cover focus areas including Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Common hospital affiliations include Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and TriStar Centennial Medical Center.


Lance Leclere, MD
Associate Professor
Orthopaedics
Nashville, TN20+ years114+ pubs
Sports Medicine


William Kurtz, MD
President, Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
Orthopaedics
Nashville, TN20+ years
Joint Replacement


Charles Cox, MD
Fellowship Director, Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery
Orthopaedics
Nashville, TN20+ years
Sports Medicine


John Byrd, MD
Founder, Nashville Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center; Team Physician, Tennessee Titans
Orthopaedics
Nashville, TN30+ years
Sports Medicine


John Kuhn, MD
Orthopaedics
Nashville, TN30+ years248+ pubs
Sports Medicine


Gregory Raab, MD
Orthopaedics
Nashville, TN20+ years
Joint Replacement


David Moore, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Nashville, TN20+ years
Sports Medicine


Burton Elrod, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Nashville, TN30+ years
Sports Medicine


Thomas Dovan, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Nashville, TN20+ years8+ pubs
Hand & Upper Extremity


Keith Douglas, MD
Orthopaedics
Nashville, TN20+ years
Hand & Upper Extremity


James McGehee, MD
Orthopaedics
Nashville, TN20+ years
Sports Medicine


Nathaniel Lempert, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics
Nashville, TN11+ pubs
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept CareFirst?
Each profile on this page lists CareFirst among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What CareFirst plans do these orthopaedic surgeons accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact CareFirst plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes CareFirst?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Then verify the specific CareFirst plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these orthopaedic surgeons accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.