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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Seems like a good dr.took the time to explain things and share a laugh..
Jul-2025
Dr. John Turnbull is a very personable surgeon. One of the few Doctors I have seen where he truly seems concerned for your health.
Jul-2025
Down to earth, thorough, looked me in the eye and showed me my X-rays. Highly recommend.
Jul-2025
Great job on my jop@@
Jul-2025
Great 👍
Jul-2025
Always courteous and attentive. His joint injections are pain free. Have been seeing him for various conditions for the past several years.
Jun-2025
He’s very thorough, knowledgeable and direct. I like the fact that he doesn’t suggest surgery immediately and recommends other treatment options. I’ve seen him for other orthopedic related things and have never been disappointed.
Jun-2025
Although he’s knowledgeable he didn’t want to give me more than 5 minutes of his time. I didn’t feel comfortable asking him any questions as he gave his opinion and that was that . Dismissive and a touch of arrogance. It’s okay to be good at your job but it’s not ok to have poor bed side manners or lack empathy as a provider. He just showed he didn’t care and wanted the appointment over. His nurse or MA made up for his lack of caring, she was wonderful!
Jun-2025
Excellent doctor and staff
Jun-2025
Seems very intelligent about lots of options.
Jun-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.
Seems like a good dr.took the time to explain things and share a laugh..
Dr. John Turnbull is a very personable surgeon. One of the few Doctors I have seen where he truly seems concerned for your health.
Down to earth, thorough, looked me in the eye and showed me my X-rays. Highly recommend.
Great job on my jop@@
Great 👍
Always courteous and attentive. His joint injections are pain free. Have been seeing him for various conditions for the past several years.
He’s very thorough, knowledgeable and direct. I like the fact that he doesn’t suggest surgery immediately and recommends other treatment options. I’ve seen him for other orthopedic related things and have never been disappointed.
Although he’s knowledgeable he didn’t want to give me more than 5 minutes of his time. I didn’t feel comfortable asking him any questions as he gave his opinion and that was that . Dismissive and a touch of arrogance. It’s okay to be good at your job but it’s not ok to have poor bed side manners or lack empathy as a provider. He just showed he didn’t care and wanted the appointment over. His nurse or MA made up for his lack of caring, she was wonderful!
Excellent doctor and staff
Seems very intelligent about lots of options.