Dr. Derek Worley, M.D. is proud to provide his services to his hometown community as the only fellowship-trained and board-certified primary care sports medicine physician in the entire Upper Cumberland region. He sees patients at Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute’s office in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Dr. Worley is a native of the Upper Cumberland region, having grown up in Livingston, Tennessee. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he majored in exercise science.
Dr. Derek Worley, M.D. is proud to provide his services to his hometown community as the only fellowship-trained and board-certified primary care sports medicine physician in the entire Upper Cumberland region. He sees patients at Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute’s office in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Dr. Worley is a native of the Upper Cumberland region, having grown up in Livingston, Tennessee. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he majored in exercise science.
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I have been coming to see him for a while now and I have been very pleased with him in all aspects. He’s a really nice guy who is genuinely interested in helping you.
Aug-2025
He has the personality to talk to the parent and my injured 10 year old. He was courteous, professional, and got us in and out with X-rays in no time.
Aug-2025
Dr. Worley was amazing. He was knowledgeable, took the time to explain everything to me, and I felt like he truly cared. He was well-versed in differential diagnosis, and took patient preference into consideration as well. I would definitely recommend anybody to him.
Aug-2025
My son broke his collarbone on a Friday. I was told we could be fit into an appointment on Monday. We were quickly taken care of. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Office is very clean
Aug-2025
Very fast turnaround. He was honest and thorough
Jul-2025
Very happy thank you.
I was in a lot of pain. I am already feeling better.
Jul-2025
Not friendly, not caring, not interested. Only interested in "sports" injuries.
Jul-2025
Very nice and fast service.
Jul-2025
Rude and just made ma feel dismissed for my child.
Jul-2025
Hillary waa awesome
Jul-2025
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Tier 1 North Sports Medicine, MRI & Urgent Care
335 WEST SPRING STREET COOKEVILLE, TN 38501
Dr. Derek Worley, M.D. is proud to provide his services to his hometown community as the only fellowship-trained and board-certified primary care sports medicine physician in the entire Upper Cumberland region. He sees patients at Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute’s office in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Dr. Worley is a native of the Upper Cumberland region, having grown up in Livingston, Tennessee. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he majored in exercise science. Afterward, he attended medical school at St. George’s University. Upon completion of medical school, he did a residency in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He then went on to complete a sports medicine fellowship with Atlantic Health System, where he served as a fellow team physician for the New York Jets and Seton Hall University.
Since completion of training, Dr. Worley has served as a team physician for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Mocs, and numerous high schools. He has experience treating athletes at various levels, including pee-wee league, high school, collegiate, professional, and weekend warriors. Dr. Worley specializes in the management of sports injuries, fractures, osteoarthritis, and concussions. He is also trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound, which allows him to use these skills for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
When not practicing medicine, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Sarah, who is an internal medicine primary care physician in Cookeville, as well as their two dogs, Tee and Jet. Dr. Worley and his wife enjoy exercising, attending sporting events and concerts, and traveling. They look forward to being involved in their new church community in Cookeville.
I have been coming to see him for a while now and I have been very pleased with him in all aspects. He’s a really nice guy who is genuinely interested in helping you.
He has the personality to talk to the parent and my injured 10 year old. He was courteous, professional, and got us in and out with X-rays in no time.
Dr. Worley was amazing. He was knowledgeable, took the time to explain everything to me, and I felt like he truly cared. He was well-versed in differential diagnosis, and took patient preference into consideration as well. I would definitely recommend anybody to him.
My son broke his collarbone on a Friday. I was told we could be fit into an appointment on Monday. We were quickly taken care of. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Office is very clean
Very fast turnaround. He was honest and thorough
Very happy thank you. I was in a lot of pain. I am already feeling better.
Not friendly, not caring, not interested. Only interested in "sports" injuries.
Very nice and fast service.
Rude and just made ma feel dismissed for my child.
Hillary waa awesome