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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This was my first visit, very pleased with the doctor and the staff.
Aug-2025
Very good doctor, shows concern for the patient and understanding of the problems. We would recommend him to anyone seeking orthopedic care.
Jul-2025
Very comfortable with Dr Turnbull. He expressed that I'm too heavy for knee replacement. 303 lbs. Need to loose at least 50 lbs for knee replacement.
Jul-2025
My visit was very good. I appreciate Dr. Turnbull’s knowledge and his response to my injury
Jul-2025
In opinion no a very compassionate Dr would not recommend
Jul-2025
He awsome
Jul-2025
He is definitely someone that I would and will recommend to my friends and family.
I’m very pleased.
Jul-2025
Love this clinic. They know how to handle patient load. We were seen quickly, x-rays taken, and saw Dr Turnbull shortly afterwards. He listened and explained what the xrays showed. For the first time ever, I never felt the steroid shot given and no discomfort afterwards. I highly recommend him and the clinic!
Jul-2025
I always feel very comfortable with Dr. Turnbull he’s a very good doctor.
Jul-2025
Dr Turnbull is the best! I wouldn't consider any other orthopedic doctor.
Jul-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.
This was my first visit, very pleased with the doctor and the staff.
Very good doctor, shows concern for the patient and understanding of the problems. We would recommend him to anyone seeking orthopedic care.
Very comfortable with Dr Turnbull. He expressed that I'm too heavy for knee replacement. 303 lbs. Need to loose at least 50 lbs for knee replacement.
My visit was very good. I appreciate Dr. Turnbull’s knowledge and his response to my injury
In opinion no a very compassionate Dr would not recommend
He awsome
He is definitely someone that I would and will recommend to my friends and family. I’m very pleased.
Love this clinic. They know how to handle patient load. We were seen quickly, x-rays taken, and saw Dr Turnbull shortly afterwards. He listened and explained what the xrays showed. For the first time ever, I never felt the steroid shot given and no discomfort afterwards. I highly recommend him and the clinic!
I always feel very comfortable with Dr. Turnbull he’s a very good doctor.
Dr Turnbull is the best! I wouldn't consider any other orthopedic doctor.