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Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting First Health in Tennessee

45 verified orthopaedic surgeons in Tennessee accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery, and Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty. Common hospital affiliations include Williamson Medical Center, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester, and Maury Regional Medical Center.

Ian Byram

Ian Byram, MD

Orthopaedics

Franklin, TN20+ years
David Richardson

David Richardson, M.D.

Associate Professor, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Professional Societies:

Orthopaedics

Germantown, TN20+ years
Garnett Murphy

Garnett Murphy, M.D.

Associate Professor, College of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery (University of Tennessee Health Science Center)

Orthopaedics

Collierville, TN30+ years
William Mihalko

William Mihalko, MD

J.R. Hyde Professor and Chair Joint Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering; Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Orthopaedics

Collierville, TN30+ years
William Kurtz

William Kurtz, MD

President, Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

Orthopaedics

Nashville, TN20+ years
Michael Neel

Michael Neel, M.D.

Chief, Orthopedic Division, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Orthopaedics

Memphis, TN30+ years
David Deneka

David Deneka, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Memphis, TN30+ years
Nicholas Strasser

Nicholas Strasser, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Orthopaedics

Franklin, TN20+ years
Raymond Gardocki

Raymond Gardocki, M.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Franklin, TN20+ years
Thomas Throckmorton

Thomas Throckmorton, MD

Orthopaedics

Germantown, TN20+ years
John Byrd

John Byrd, MD

Founder, Nashville Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center; Team Physician, Tennessee Titans

Orthopaedics

Nashville, TN30+ years
James Goss

James Goss, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Johnson City, TN30+ years
Peter Chang

Peter Chang, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Hendersonville, TN9 years
Scott McCall

Scott McCall, M.D.

President, Mid-Tennessee Bone and Joint (MTBJ)

Orthopaedics

Nashville, TN20+ years
Robert Cole

Robert Cole, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Arlington, TN30+ years
Clayton Bettin

Clayton Bettin, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Memphis, TN15+ years
Jeffrey Sawyer

Jeffrey Sawyer, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Germantown, TN30+ years
Brian Perkinson

Brian Perkinson, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Franklin, TN15+ years
Jason Hutchison

Jason Hutchison, MD

President, West Tennessee Bone & Joint Institute; Chief of Service, West Tennessee Healthcare

Orthopaedics

Jackson, TN15+ years
Stephen Waggoner

Stephen Waggoner, MD

Orthopaedics

Memphis, TN30+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health 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 First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery, and Adult Reconstruction & Arthroplasty. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
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