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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Excellent Job. Very Professional.
Jun-2025
Very professional and kind. Thank you for your service. I would recommend him to anybody who needs an orthopedic doctor, very knowledgeable, professional, and kind. Thank you again
Jun-2025
I am very pleased with mu hop replacement.He done a great job for me. There isn't any more pain.
Jun-2025
He did good. I would to ask a couple follow up questions i forgot during the visit is that possible?
Jun-2025
He explains everything to you very well
May-2025
Very professional. Was very “matter of fact”. Would very much like to revisit him as the need arises
May-2025
Thank you so much
May-2025
Awesome dr
May-2025
I have complete confidence in this man.
He knows his profession.
May-2025
Dr Trumbull was very professional, listened to my concerns and explained his treatment recommendations so I could understand them and took time to answer my questions.
May-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.
Excellent Job. Very Professional.
Very professional and kind. Thank you for your service. I would recommend him to anybody who needs an orthopedic doctor, very knowledgeable, professional, and kind. Thank you again
I am very pleased with mu hop replacement.He done a great job for me. There isn't any more pain.
He did good. I would to ask a couple follow up questions i forgot during the visit is that possible?
He explains everything to you very well
Very professional. Was very “matter of fact”. Would very much like to revisit him as the need arises
Thank you so much
Awesome dr
I have complete confidence in this man. He knows his profession.
Dr Trumbull was very professional, listened to my concerns and explained his treatment recommendations so I could understand them and took time to answer my questions.