Dr. John M. Turnbull, M.D. is a native of Livingston, Tennessee. He returned home after extensive training to provide the residents of the Upper Cumberland region with specialized orthopedic care. He is proud to serve patients in Cookeville, Tennessee, at Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute. Dr. Turnbull graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University, earning a degree in chemistry.
Dr. John M. Turnbull, M.D. is a native of Livingston, Tennessee. He returned home after extensive training to provide the residents of the Upper Cumberland region with specialized orthopedic care. He is proud to serve patients in Cookeville, Tennessee, at Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute. Dr. Turnbull graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University, earning a degree in chemistry.
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Awesome and very promt
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Awesome guy. I’m truly glad that I chose him to be my surgeon. Thanks so much to him and the whole staff there.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Great doctor
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr turnbull is very through, takes his time explaining and makes his patients feel comfortable 😃
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He listens to you and explains treatment plans necessary for your treatment.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
You don’t get any better than Dr Turnbull.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He’s always Awesome 😎
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He is the best!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Answered my questions thoroughly and shared my X-rays with me. Excellent communication!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Turnbull and all his staff are awesome. Very professional and punctual, both of which are invaluable to me. Had two knee replacements and am very pleased with the results
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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Tier 1 Main: Neurosurgery & Orthopedics
105 S Willow Ave Cookeville, TN 38501
Dr. John M. Turnbull, M.D. is a native of Livingston, Tennessee. He returned home after extensive training to provide the residents of the Upper Cumberland region with specialized orthopedic care. He is proud to serve patients in Cookeville, Tennessee, at Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute.
Dr. Turnbull graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University, earning a degree in chemistry. As a varsity baseball player at Vanderbilt University, he was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll and served as team co-captain his senior season. He then attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
While at Wake Forest, Dr. Turnbull was honored with the Resident Training Award and also served as team physician for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team.
Dr. Turnbull’s special interests in his general orthopedic practice include arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery, as well as hip and knee reconstruction. His interests also include treating sports-related injuries. Whether you are a high-level collegiate athlete or a 50-year-old weekend warrior, Dr. Turnbull will help you get back in the game.
Dr. Turnbull is a member of the medical staff at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, where he served as chief of the surgery department in 2010. He also maintains privileges at Livingston Regional Hospital and White County Hospital.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Turnbull enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He also enjoys woodworking, golfing, running, and fly fishing.
Awesome and very promt
Awesome guy. I’m truly glad that I chose him to be my surgeon. Thanks so much to him and the whole staff there.
Great doctor
Dr turnbull is very through, takes his time explaining and makes his patients feel comfortable 😃
He listens to you and explains treatment plans necessary for your treatment.
You don’t get any better than Dr Turnbull.
He’s always Awesome 😎
He is the best!
Answered my questions thoroughly and shared my X-rays with me. Excellent communication!
Dr Turnbull and all his staff are awesome. Very professional and punctual, both of which are invaluable to me. Had two knee replacements and am very pleased with the results