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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Personable and kind. Smiles.
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
He is very kind and concerned about the patient. He has replaced my hips and addressed a broken arm. He is knowledgeable and excellent doctor
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Courtney was great on surgery prep
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
excellent
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Turnbull and nurses were all wonderful. Knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and explained everything.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Turnbull was awesome. He gave me good news and was very gentle and compassionate.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr.Turnbull and staff was very professional and kind. Thank you for your services I would recommend you to anybody most of all. Thank you for taking the pain out of my knees temporarily till I can get them fixed permanently.😀
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Turnbull was very patient with me as I had to make a call to insurance for my 90 year old Dad. I apologized as it was rather rude for me to be taking up his time waiting on me.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Knowledgeable, informative, and thorough
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent surgeon! My only regret was putting it off so long!
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-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.
Personable and kind. Smiles.
He is very kind and concerned about the patient. He has replaced my hips and addressed a broken arm. He is knowledgeable and excellent doctor
Courtney was great on surgery prep
excellent
Dr Turnbull and nurses were all wonderful. Knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and explained everything.
Dr. Turnbull was awesome. He gave me good news and was very gentle and compassionate.
Dr.Turnbull and staff was very professional and kind. Thank you for your services I would recommend you to anybody most of all. Thank you for taking the pain out of my knees temporarily till I can get them fixed permanently.😀
Dr. Turnbull was very patient with me as I had to make a call to insurance for my 90 year old Dad. I apologized as it was rather rude for me to be taking up his time waiting on me.
Knowledgeable, informative, and thorough
Excellent surgeon! My only regret was putting it off so long!