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Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Elliott Kim, MD, specializes in orthopedic spine surgery and is currently seeing patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics' Franklin, Centennial, and Brentwood locations.
Dr. Kim was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. He earned his B.A. degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology High Honors and Philosophy at Vanderbilt University where he graduated summa cum laude. He then went on to earn his medical degree at Vanderbilt School of Medicine. Dr. Kim completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt Orthopaedics. He completed his training with a spine surgery fellowship at the Emory Orthopaedics and Spine Center in Atlanta, GA.
As a spine surgeon, Dr. Kim has studied complex degenerative, traumatic, and deformity conditions of the spine as well as revision spine procedures. During his fellowship and residency, he trained extensively in motion-sparing surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, spine trauma, fusion surgeries, revision surgeries, as well as deformity correction. He has interests in spine technology, minimally invasive procedures, and surgical care focused on decreasing hospital length of stay and recovery time. He has authored numerous publications, textbook chapters, and presented research at national symposiums. Dr. Kim is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society.
Dr. Kim is passionate about serving the community through orthopedics. He loves getting to see his neighbors, friends, and people of all walks of life enter his clinic! Outside of work, he enjoys watching college football, spending time with his wife, child, and his German Shepard, Whiskey. He also enjoys sporting clay, bird hunting, and running!
Dr. Kim is currently seeing new patients. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kim and the team at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics by calling the nearest office or booking a consultation online today.
“I had an ( ACDF) Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion on March 8. A little more than 2 weeks out. Dr. Elliott Kim was my surgeon. He was wonderful in so many ways. He cared about the pain and he knew what had to be done for relief. He made me feel like I was in the very best hands. I love his bedside manner, so comforting. I love Elite. What a great experience for a rather tedious and serious surgery. Highly recommend Dr. Kim for any spine problems anyone might have!! ”
Dr. Elliott Kim, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
1001 Health Park Drive
Suite 220
Brentwood, TN 37027
5.0(4)
4.9
(139)
Dr. Rudolph Glattes, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon 13.0 mi
4.9(139)
1001 Health Park Drive
Suite 220
Brentwood, TN 37027
Rudolph Christopher Glattes, MD, specializes in orthopedic spine surgery. Dr. Glattes sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’s Midtown, Green Hills, and Centennial locations in Nashville and Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee.
Dr. Glattes graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and continued his education with a surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He followed this with a spinal surgery fellowship, training with some of the world’s most renowned leaders in the field at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Glattes is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a member of the North American Spine Society.
As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Glattes has maintained a practice limited to spinal surgery and spinal rehabilitation since 2002. He served as an assistant professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine for five years prior to joining Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics in 2008. He has developed excellent collegial relationships with other spinal surgeons in the Nashville area to provide multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
Dr. Glattes is a team physician for both Belmont and Lipscomb Universities. He enjoys helping the professional, collegiate, and high school level athletes reach their competitive goals. He has a special interest in daily lifestyle improvements for all of his patients. He strongly encourages his patients to move into specialized personal training for continued health and personal fulfillment after completing their physical therapy regimens.
His personal interests include spending time with family, exercise and weight training, and managing the family farm in western Williamson County, Tennessee. He has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor from 2017-2020.
Thomas Dovan, MD, specializes in orthopedic surgery of the hand and upper extremity. Dr. Dovan sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’s Midtown and Green Hills locations in Nashville and Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee.
Dr. Dovan attended medical school at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency at Vanderbilt University and his fellowship in surgery of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder at the prestigious Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Dovan is currently a team physician for Lipscomb University, Belmont University, and Trevecca Nazarene University. He has also consulted in the care of many professional athletes, including football and hockey players, serving as a professional football team doctor from 2007-2018.
He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and has received his Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand.
Dr. Dovan’s specialties include sports-related injuries, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s contracture, nerve compression syndrome, arthritis, tendon and nerve injuries, trigger fingers, ganglion cysts, work-related injuries, and fractures of the hand, wrist, and elbow.
He has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor from 2014-2020.
“Dr Dovan has a wonderful personality and listens to his patients. He performed for me carpel tunnel and arthritis removal on my thumbs, first on my left hand and a year later on my right. I am so thankful to him as I am without pain and numbness now.”
Dr. Thomas Dovan, MD
Hand Surgeon
1001 Health Park Drive
Suite 220
Brentwood, TN 37027
4.9(161)
4.9
(236)
Dr. Samuel Crosby, MD
Hand Surgeon 13.0 mi
4.9(236)
1001 Health Park Drive
Suite 220
Brentwood, TN 37027
Samuel Crosby, MD, specializes in orthopedic surgery of the hand and upper extremity for adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Crosby currently sees patients at the Midtown and Centennial Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics locations in Nashville and the Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee.
After graduating from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Dr. Crosby earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Tennessee. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, followed by a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Harvard University. Dr. Crosby’s work experience includes Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital.
At Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, Dr. Crosby specializes in treating sports-related injuries, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, nerve compression syndrome, congenital hand deformities, adult and pediatric fractures, arthritis, joint replacement, Dupuytren’s contracture, trigger fingers, ganglion cysts, and work-related injuries.
Dr. Crosby is board certified and has an additional subspecialty certificate in orthopedic surgery of the hand, issued by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Colin Crosby, MD, specializes in orthopedic spine surgery. Dr. Crosby currently sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’s Midtown and Green Hills locations in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Crosby graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and continued his medical training with an internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee. He then completed his orthopedic training with a spine fellowship at Emory University's Department of Orthopedics.
Dr. Crosby’s professional specialties include motion preservation surgery of the cervical spine, cervical spine surgery, lumbar surgery, thoracic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, treatment for work-related injuries, sports-related injuries affecting the spine, adult spinal disorders, and spinal trauma.
As recognition for his deep medical expertise, Dr. Crosby was named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in 2020.
He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to meeting them. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Crosby and the team at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics by calling the nearest office or booking a consultation online today.
Amanda Martin, DO, specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, hip, and elbow for both adults and children. Dr. Martin currently sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’s Midtown and Centennial locations in Nashville and the Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee.
Dr. Martin graduated from the University of Arizona where she majored in biological science and minored in French linguistics. She then graduated from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
She completed her internship and orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. This was followed by two fellowships: one for orthopedic surgery in sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, and the other in trauma through the AO Trauma Exchange at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.
Dr. Martin has been practicing orthopedics since 2011. She has been a team physician for many high schools, colleges, and sports club teams, including the United States women’s national soccer team and Major League Soccer (MLS). Dr. Martin has also served as chair of the MLS Medical Symposium and education committee since 2012. She often helps run injury prevention workshops in conjunction with MLS to work on public service initiatives. Dr. Martin continues to stay active with the latest in her field as a curriculum developer and as a board test writer.
Dr. Martin was named Best Orthopedic Doctor by Nashville Fit Magazine in 2019. Her specialties include arthroscopic surgery of the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, traumatic fracture care, traumatic injuries in the athlete, multiple ligament injuries in the knee, tibial plateau fractures, patellofemoral disorders, and articular injuries.
“I knew I selected the best doctor for my procedure that I had today. Dr. Martin and her entire staff are nothing short of excellent. Thank you so much for taking good care of me this morning. Best Wishes Patrick”
Dr. Amanda Martin, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon
1001 Health Park Drive
Suite 220
Brentwood, TN 37027
4.9(152)
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(125)
Dr. Brian Dierckman, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon 13.0 mi
4.9(125)
1001 Health Park Drive
Suite 220
Brentwood, TN 37027
Brian Dierckman, MD, specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee, hip, and shoulder for both adults and children. Dr. Dierckman currently sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’ Brentwood and Franklin locations.
He received his Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his surgery internship and residency at Emory University Department of Orthopedics. He then went on to complete a fellowship in sports medicine at Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI) in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Dierckman spent four years at SCOI before joining Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics.
Prior to medical school, Dr. Dierckman attended the University of Notre Dame, where he played collegiate football. He has continued his love of sport by acting as a team physician for schools in Indiana and California. Dr. Dierckman routinely lectures and teaches around the country, training other surgeons in cutting-edge techniques of the hip.
Dr. Dierckman’s specialties include hip impingement and labral tears, hip dysplasia, arthritis of the hip and knee, knee ligament tears, meniscus and cartilage injuries, rotator cuff tears, bursitis, shoulder, labral tears and instability, anterior approach hip replacement with computer navigation, periacetabular osteotomy, hip arthroscopy including labral reconstruction, cartilage and meniscus repair/reconstruction/transplant in the knee, multi-ligamentous and revision ACL knee surgery.
Burton Elrod, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, serving patients at the Midtown and Green Hills locations in Nashville and Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee. He is experienced in performing arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow.
A native of Centerville, Tennessee, Dr. Elrod attended Lipscomb University for his undergraduate degree and received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee. After completing his orthopedic residency at the University of Tennessee,
Dr. Elrod continued his post-graduate studies in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation. Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Elrod holds memberships in numerous professional societies, including the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
Dr. Elrod’s specialties include sports-related injuries and arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. Dr. Elrod has been an NFL physician for 19 years and is a team physician for Lipscomb University. He has authored many scientific articles and book chapters. In addition, he has served as a master clinical instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Dr. Elrod has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor from 2014-2020. During his spare time, Dr. Elrod enjoys running, racquetball, driving race cars, snow skiing, scuba diving, diving with sharks, listening to music, and spending time with his family.
Brian Thomson, MD, specializes in orthopedic surgery of the foot and ankle. He currently sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’s Midtown, Green Hills, and Centennial locations in Nashville and the Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee.
Dr. Thomson graduated from the University of Kentucky School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in foot and ankle reconstruction at Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes and Jewish Hospital in St. Louis in 2006.
Before joining Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, Dr. Thomson spent 10 years treating patients at Vanderbilt Medical Center’s Orthopaedic Institute. He was an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and the Director of the Foot and Ankle Center at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He remains a foot and ankle consultant to Vanderbilt Athletics.
Dr. Thomson’s foot and ankle specialties include orthopedic injuries, sports medicine injuries, arthritis, heel pain, ankle joint replacement, fractures, tendon disorders, deformities, post-traumatic reconstruction, ankle instability or pain, avascular necrosis, and osteochondral defects of the talus, bunions, neuromas, hammertoes, and claw toes.
Rudolph Christopher Glattes, MD, specializes in orthopedic spine surgery. Dr. Glattes sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’s Midtown, Green Hills, and Centennial locations in Nashville and Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee.
Dr. Glattes graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and continued his education with a surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He followed this with a spinal surgery fellowship, training with some of the world’s most renowned leaders in the field at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Glattes is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a member of the North American Spine Society.
As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Glattes has maintained a practice limited to spinal surgery and spinal rehabilitation since 2002. He served as an assistant professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine for five years prior to joining Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics in 2008. He has developed excellent collegial relationships with other spinal surgeons in the Nashville area to provide multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
Dr. Glattes is a team physician for both Belmont and Lipscomb Universities. He enjoys helping the professional, collegiate, and high school level athletes reach their competitive goals. He has a special interest in daily lifestyle improvements for all of his patients. He strongly encourages his patients to move into specialized personal training for continued health and personal fulfillment after completing their physical therapy regimens.
His personal interests include spending time with family, exercise and weight training, and managing the family farm in western Williamson County, Tennessee. He has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor from 2017-2020.
Thomas Dovan, MD, specializes in orthopedic surgery of the hand and upper extremity. Dr. Dovan sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’s Midtown and Green Hills locations in Nashville and Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee.
Dr. Dovan attended medical school at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency at Vanderbilt University and his fellowship in surgery of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder at the prestigious Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Dovan is currently a team physician for Lipscomb University, Belmont University, and Trevecca Nazarene University. He has also consulted in the care of many professional athletes, including football and hockey players, serving as a professional football team doctor from 2007-2018.
He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and has received his Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand.
Dr. Dovan’s specialties include sports-related injuries, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s contracture, nerve compression syndrome, arthritis, tendon and nerve injuries, trigger fingers, ganglion cysts, work-related injuries, and fractures of the hand, wrist, and elbow.
He has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor from 2014-2020.
“Dr Dovan has a wonderful personality and listens to his patients. He performed for me carpel tunnel and arthritis removal on my thumbs, first on my left hand and a year later on my right. I am so thankful to him as I am without pain and numbness now.”
Orthopedic surgeon David Moore, MD, specializes in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics. Dr. Moore sees patients at the Midtown and Green Hills locations in Nashville and Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee.
Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dr. Moore attended the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill on the prestigious Morehead Scholarship. While at UNC, he majored in biology and economics and was a member of the Men’s Varsity Soccer Team. He continued his studies at Vanderbilt School of Medicine in Nashville, where he earned his medical degree and performed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Moore then completed his sports medicine fellowship with Dr. James Andrews at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as team physician for Tuskegee University and assistant team physician for the Washington Redskins.
Dr. Moore is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the NFL Physician’s Society. He serves as the team physician for Lipscomb University.
He served as a professional football head team physician from 2016-2018 and as a professional hockey head team physician from 2007-2008. Dr. Moore was recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor from 2015-2020.
Chad Price, MD, specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder. Dr. Price currently sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’s Midtown and Green Hills locations in Nashville and Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee.
He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis and continued his medical training with a residency at the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital. Dr. Price finished his medical training with a fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic for Sports Medicine and Shoulder Reconstruction in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Dr. Price previously served as a team physician for Mt. Juliet High School in Tennessee and was previously an affiliate team physician in the National Football League from 2009-2012.
He is accepting patients and welcomes them to Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Price by calling the nearest office or booking a consultation online today.
Colin Crosby, MD, specializes in orthopedic spine surgery. Dr. Crosby currently sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’s Midtown and Green Hills locations in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Crosby graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and continued his medical training with an internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee. He then completed his orthopedic training with a spine fellowship at Emory University's Department of Orthopedics.
Dr. Crosby’s professional specialties include motion preservation surgery of the cervical spine, cervical spine surgery, lumbar surgery, thoracic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, treatment for work-related injuries, sports-related injuries affecting the spine, adult spinal disorders, and spinal trauma.
As recognition for his deep medical expertise, Dr. Crosby was named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in 2020.
He is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to meeting them. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Crosby and the team at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics by calling the nearest office or booking a consultation online today.
Jeffrey Willers, MD, specializes in orthopedic surgery of the foot and ankle. Dr. Willers sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’s Midtown location in Nashville and Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee.
Originally from Georgia, Dr. Willers received an undergraduate degree in biology from Emory University and obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. Following a surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Willers completed a fellowship at the prestigious OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dr. Willers is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has specific interests in sports-related injuries, trauma, adult reconstruction, and degenerative and arthritic problems.
Dr. Willers serves as a team physician for Lipscomb University. He previously served as a professional football team doctor from 2005-2018. In addition, Dr. Willers has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor from 2017-2020.
“Can’t say enough good things about Dr Willers. I feel so much better since my surgery. He and his office seem to care about my time which is very important to me. I recommend him to everyone needing foot and ankle surgery. ”
Amanda Martin, DO, specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, hip, and elbow for both adults and children. Dr. Martin currently sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’s Midtown and Centennial locations in Nashville and the Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee.
Dr. Martin graduated from the University of Arizona where she majored in biological science and minored in French linguistics. She then graduated from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
She completed her internship and orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. This was followed by two fellowships: one for orthopedic surgery in sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, and the other in trauma through the AO Trauma Exchange at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.
Dr. Martin has been practicing orthopedics since 2011. She has been a team physician for many high schools, colleges, and sports club teams, including the United States women’s national soccer team and Major League Soccer (MLS). Dr. Martin has also served as chair of the MLS Medical Symposium and education committee since 2012. She often helps run injury prevention workshops in conjunction with MLS to work on public service initiatives. Dr. Martin continues to stay active with the latest in her field as a curriculum developer and as a board test writer.
Dr. Martin was named Best Orthopedic Doctor by Nashville Fit Magazine in 2019. Her specialties include arthroscopic surgery of the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, traumatic fracture care, traumatic injuries in the athlete, multiple ligament injuries in the knee, tibial plateau fractures, patellofemoral disorders, and articular injuries.
“I knew I selected the best doctor for my procedure that I had today. Dr. Martin and her entire staff are nothing short of excellent. Thank you so much for taking good care of me this morning. Best Wishes Patrick”
Burton Elrod, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, serving patients at the Midtown and Green Hills locations in Nashville and Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee. He is experienced in performing arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow.
A native of Centerville, Tennessee, Dr. Elrod attended Lipscomb University for his undergraduate degree and received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee. After completing his orthopedic residency at the University of Tennessee,
Dr. Elrod continued his post-graduate studies in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation. Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Elrod holds memberships in numerous professional societies, including the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
Dr. Elrod’s specialties include sports-related injuries and arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. Dr. Elrod has been an NFL physician for 19 years and is a team physician for Lipscomb University. He has authored many scientific articles and book chapters. In addition, he has served as a master clinical instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Dr. Elrod has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor from 2014-2020. During his spare time, Dr. Elrod enjoys running, racquetball, driving race cars, snow skiing, scuba diving, diving with sharks, listening to music, and spending time with his family.
Orthopedic surgeon Gregory Raab, MD, specializes in total joint replacement and revisions of the knee and hip. Dr. Raab currently sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’s Midtown location in Nashville and Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee.
Dr. Raab graduated from Stanford University and Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He then completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania, followed by a fellowship in total joint replacement at OrthoCarolina. His specialties include total knee replacement, total knee revisions, total hip replacements, total hip revisions, treatments for osteoarthritis, and avascular necrosis.
Dr. Raab served as an assistant professor at Penn State Hershey Medical Center prior to joining Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics in April of 2015. He has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor from 2016-2020.
He is accepting new patients and looks forward to partnering with them. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Raab by calling Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics or booking online today.
