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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Always a great experience for the circumstance.
Apr-2025
Always good got see him.
Apr-2025
Very personable ,staff on the ball quick todo their jobs. I would recommend Dr Turnbull for is skills.
Apr-2025
Very helpful in time of need. Appreciate your time and assistance
Apr-2025
Apr-2025
Very honest doctor. Great guy. I’ll continue to go to him.
Apr-2025
Has a great bedside manner and was very upfront regarding treatment.
Apr-2025
Dr. Turnbull was very nice and attentive. He was also on time, which is very helpful.
Apr-2025
Great Doctor, informative and very personable.
Apr-2025
Excellent care!!
Apr-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.
Always a great experience for the circumstance.
Always good got see him.
Very personable ,staff on the ball quick todo their jobs. I would recommend Dr Turnbull for is skills.
Very helpful in time of need. Appreciate your time and assistance
Very honest doctor. Great guy. I’ll continue to go to him.
Has a great bedside manner and was very upfront regarding treatment.
Dr. Turnbull was very nice and attentive. He was also on time, which is very helpful.
Great Doctor, informative and very personable.
Excellent care!!