Orthopaedics
John Byrd, MD
Founder, Nashville Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center; Team Physician, Tennessee Titans
Dr. J.W. Thomas Byrd, orthopedic hip surgeon in the greater Nashville, Tennessee area, has been practicing orthopedic surgery for the past two decades. Dr. Byrd specializes in treatments of the hip joint, as well as sports injuries involving the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle. With a true passion for sports medicine and orthopedic injuries, he is the founder of Nashville Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. Dr. Byrd is also the founder of the Nashville Sports Medicine Foundation, a non-profi
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: University of Miami
- Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (MD)
- Residency: University of Louisville (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- Fellowship: Birmingham, Alabama / Dr. James Andrews (Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery)
- Fellowship: New England Baptist Hospital, Boston (Joint Replacement and Reconstructive Surgery)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Experience
40+ years in practice