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 car received
Jan-2025
Dr Turnbull was very accommodating and treated my broken arm in addition to my hip injection.
Jan-2025
Great doctor
Jan-2025
He was very informative, but didn't spend much time with me.
Jan-2025
He new exactly what my problem was and referred me to a back specialist.
Very professional and friendly.
Jan-2025
I have always found Dr. Turnbull to be patient and helpful, and an excellent Dr. I will only go to him for my orthopedic surgery needs.
Jan-2025
Very good
Jan-2025
Very nice was straight forward with me and my next steps to plan a knee replacement. Super staff!
Jan-2025
Great reception. Fast service. Love this office and staff.
Jan-2025
The staff was friendly and helpful. I was pleased with my treatment
Jan-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 car received
Dr Turnbull was very accommodating and treated my broken arm in addition to my hip injection.
Great doctor
He was very informative, but didn't spend much time with me.
He new exactly what my problem was and referred me to a back specialist. Very professional and friendly.
I have always found Dr. Turnbull to be patient and helpful, and an excellent Dr. I will only go to him for my orthopedic surgery needs.
Very good
Very nice was straight forward with me and my next steps to plan a knee replacement. Super staff!
Great reception. Fast service. Love this office and staff.
The staff was friendly and helpful. I was pleased with my treatment