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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Very efficient, very personable; took care of my medical issue very well.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Turnbull is very professional & prompt. He is very thorough while doing an examination and listens to any concerns.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
I love Dr Turnbull. He's very professional and explains all well. Been going to him for years.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
I visited Turnbull for shoulder pain. The injection was amazingly not painful. Feeling better the same day.,
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
First time seeing him. Was very impressed with the way he talked to me and and handled my situation.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Kind and personable. Highly recommend!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
My rate for Dr. Turnbull and his Assistant would be 10. The highest.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Awesome and very promt
(3 weeks 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.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Great doctor
(3 weeks 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.
Very efficient, very personable; took care of my medical issue very well.
Dr. Turnbull is very professional & prompt. He is very thorough while doing an examination and listens to any concerns.
I love Dr Turnbull. He's very professional and explains all well. Been going to him for years.
I visited Turnbull for shoulder pain. The injection was amazingly not painful. Feeling better the same day.,
First time seeing him. Was very impressed with the way he talked to me and and handled my situation.
Kind and personable. Highly recommend!
My rate for Dr. Turnbull and his Assistant would be 10. The highest.
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