Dr. Carson Rider did his orthopaedic residency at Campbell Clinic and completed his fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where he focused on foot and ankle surgeries in New York, NY. Dr. Rider’s main focus areas are Total Ankle Replacement in the outpatient setting, foot and ankle sports surgery that focuses on Achilles tendon, ruptures and reconstruction, ankle sprains, and fractures.
Dr. Carson Rider did his orthopaedic residency at Campbell Clinic and completed his fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where he focused on foot and ankle surgeries in New York, NY. Dr. Rider’s main focus areas are Total Ankle Replacement in the outpatient setting, foot and ankle sports surgery that focuses on Achilles tendon, ruptures and reconstruction, ankle sprains, and fractures.
Dr. Carson Rider is originally from McKenzie, TN. He did his orthopaedic residency at Campbell Clinic and completed his fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where he focused on foot and ankle surgeries in New York, NY. Dr. Rider’s main focus areas are Total Ankle Replacement in the outpatient setting, foot and ankle sports surgery that focuses on Achilles tendon, ruptures and reconstruction, ankle sprains, and fractures. He has treated many athletes during his tenure in New York, including the Brooklyn Nets. Dr. Rider graduated at the top of his class from medical school at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. During his residency, he was a recipient of the Campbell Foundation’s Molly Shumate Community Service Scholarship for a Guatemala mission as well as the American Orthopaedic Association Resident Leadership Award. Dr. Rider has experience covering Fayette Academy, Bolton High School, and Briarcrest’s high school football teams.
Dr. Rider has published numerous articles on foot and ankle disorders and surgical techniques in prestigious journals and publications such as the American Orthopadic Foot and Ankle Society Journal and the Campbell Orthoapedic Journal.
Dr. Rider lives in Memphis with his wife and two kids. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, competitive shotgun shooting – sporting clays, American/International trap & skeet, and golf.

Explains everything very well. Friendly and patient with you. Very gentle with my 92 year old mom. Great surgeon! Staff very professional. Facility immaculate
Dr. Rider is the best. He listens to me and provides an answer for every little situation. He tells me what I need to expect and he always enters the room with a smile and is positive throughout the entire exam. He combines new school technology and old school doctor manners to its best potential. Thank you Dr. Rider.
Dr. Rider is THE BEST orthopedic! He really listens to me and explains all of the options available to heal. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
First vist. Very kind and empathetic. Dr Rider listens patiently, is very personable, He explains in layman's terms anatomy and all options for the wellbeing of the patient.
Excellent communicator, answers all questions asked and explains each step of surgery, etc.
Dr Rider is one of the BEST.
Took the time to thoroughly explain everything.
Waited over an hour to see the Dr.
Very nice Dr & takes time to answer questions.
Dr Rider is very personable. He was thorough and very helpful with my diagnosis and plan of treatment.