Orthopedic Surgeon
2004 Hayes Street
Suite 200
Nashville, TN
Top reviews
I could not be more pleased with my experience with Dr. Glattes. I put off surgery for many years until I could no longer function daily. He was always very patient with me. When I did decide to have surgery, he encouraged me to gShow moreet a second opinion. I received a scan of my spine near my surgery date where he discovered some rapid deterioration in a short amount of time and we changed the surgical plan. I am so very grateful for his attention to this detail and for being so thorough. He has changed my life. I feel better than I have in more than ten years. My mental state has even improved because I physically feel so much better. He is a very diligent and humble man. I cannot express in words how thankful I am. My family is thankful.
I have been a patient of Dr Glattes for many years along with several other doctors at Elite. I can say the doctors and staff are the best! After multiple surgeries from neck, elbow and April 2022 lower back. This is the team I caShow moren trust with any medical issues I have. I am moving to FL soon but will travel back to TN when needed should I need additional medical treatment. Seriously, they are the best! Thank you Dr Glattes and the Elite team for all the years you have taken care of me. Goldie W.
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.
ACL Tear
Achilles Tendon Repair
Back Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Disc Displacement
Elbow Pain
Foot and Ankle Pain
Hand and Upper Extremeties Pain
Hip Pain
Hip Replacement Surgery
Imaging
Injections
Joint Replacement Surgeries
Knee Pain
Knee Replacement Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neck Pain
Physical Therapy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Same-Day Appointments
Shoulder Pain
Sports Medicine
UCL Tear
Locations (5)
Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics
2004 Hayes Street
Suite 200
Nashville, TN, 37203
Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics
356 24th Ave N
Suite 200
Nashville, TN, 37203
Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics
2001 Woodmont Blvd
Nashville, TN, 37215
Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics
5021 Carothers
Pkwy
Franklin, TN, 37067
Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics
1001 Health Park Drive
Suite 220
Brentwood, TN, 37027
More About Dr. Rudolph Glattes, MD
NPI Number
1346359460
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Dr Glattes explained my situation in a manner I could comprehend.. it’s refreshing to visit a doctor who listens and is not in a hurry.
Valuable
Five stars isn’t enough!
I’m thrilled to be making progress on fixing my back.Dr Glattes and his staff have been so kind and helpful. Hopefully one more procedure will fix my pain.
Very good and explain to you
Excellent
Very good care
Excellent
I have been a patient of Dr Glattes for many years along with several other doctors at Elite. I can say the doctors and staff are the best! After multiple surgeries from neck, elbow and April 2022 lower back. This is the team I can trust with any medical issues I have. I am moving to FL soon but will travel back to TN when needed should I need additional medical treatment. Seriously, they are the best! Thank you Dr Glattes and the Elite team for all the years you have taken care of me. Goldie W.
Staff was super nice, courteous and attentive. Dr Glattis took his time, explained my diagnosis and listened to my concerns.
Wonderful
Very nice Dr tells you straight up what the problem is and how to fix it, I like this Dr!
Excellent doctors, NP’s, and Nurses. They are all very personable.
Dr. Glattes and his staff are absolutely amazing. They are very caring and attentive to all your needs and concerns.
Dr Glattes and Corriane are the best. They have done so much for me. I am able to walk again . I was in a wheel chair most of the time prior to Oce 3. Now I am able to get out and walk and do things on my own. They have truly been a blessing to me. Also, Dr Crosby he helped Dr Glattes with my procedure. No group of Dr better in Tennessee than Elite.
Very professional, friendly staff, great results!
He’s was very nice, very there in the moment. I think he really understood how bad things are and he ordered more test and was very informed about my issue
Always pleasant, informative and interacts well with patient. Great Dr's.
The doctor and staff saw me promptly and had read all of the diagnostics. I appreciated Dr. Gladdes’ conservative approach, rather than rushing to survey as first option. He spent time explaining my condition and answering questions.
Nice friendly staff dr took time to talk an explain everything
I Accomplished everything that I wanted during our 15 minute call. Thank you.
Dr Glattes was very interested in finding out exactly where my pain was coming from and helping me get better!
Fail
Everyone is friendly. Great experience
My visit was very enlightening and the Dr Glattes had easily explained the conditions in which I was facing and had appropriate action going forward.
Everyone at this office is top notch. The staff was so helpful and considerate. Dr Glattes and his nurse practitioner was so nice. They took their time. Gave me all the time I needed to explain my issues. He listened non judgemental and is going to do everything he can to help guide me threw my issues for a positive outcome. I would highly recommend this office.
Dr. Glattes is always professional and cares about my issues.
Great service and very personable! Wouldn’t think of going anywhere else.
Love Dr. Glattes! He came into the appointment with a new surgical treatment plan solution which sounds ver encouraging.
The doctors took great care of me. The receptionist was able to get me on the schedule quickly and I felt heard snd well cared for.
