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.

I love Dr Rider!
Dr Rider is a wonderful & skilled surgeon. He has done surgery on my husband & most recently my foot surgery. He is the Best of the Best.
Very professional could understand my pain situation with my right foot study my x-rays and was able to tell me that my right foot was progressing in a positive and well ordered
Dr. Rider cares and only wants the best for his patients I would recommend him to anyone who needs help. He did an amazing job on my Ankle. Lashanda B.
Listens to your concerns, and makes sure to find the problem to make it better. I highly recommend. Definitely an expert in his field!
Excellent Very through and explain things I could understand
He’s a great doctor.
Dr. Carson Rider is an exceptional orthopedic doctor! His diagnostic thoroughness and clear explanation of my ankle injury made me feel confident in the treatment plan. The staff is professional, and the facility is top-tier.
Always nice and thorough. A great physician with great staff working with him.
Dr Rider is a brilliant surgeon with an excellent bedside manner! He and his assistant, Jordan, are amazing!