Dr. Jonathan P. Cornelius, M.D. attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Michigan State University. He went to University of Texas Health Science Center for his fellowship. Dr. Cornelius’ specialties Include Arthroscopic Reconstruction of Shoulder and Knee, Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Replacements, Minimally Invasive Partial Joint Replacement, Shoulder & Sports Medicine Disorders and Total Joint Replacement.
Dr. Jonathan P. Cornelius, M.D. attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Michigan State University. He went to University of Texas Health Science Center for his fellowship. Dr. Cornelius’ specialties Include Arthroscopic Reconstruction of Shoulder and Knee, Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Replacements, Minimally Invasive Partial Joint Replacement, Shoulder & Sports Medicine Disorders and Total Joint Replacement.
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Dr. Cornelius is the best at what he does. He explains things in a language anyone can understand. Professional. My family has had several procedures. 100% confidence in him and his team!
(3 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very competant. Was patient and took time to listen and answer all my questions
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Cornelius has always been a compassionate and professional doctor. That's sometimes hard to find in this day and time. He's performed 3 surgeries on me and has always shown excellent care.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very professional.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Patient, thorough and answered all my questions.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Spent 2 hours waiting for the doctor. To long.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
I interviewed 3 Orthopedic Surgeons a year for 30+ years. When I met Dr, Cornelius I knew I had fiound my Hero/Surgeon. He changed my life and I simply adore him!!!
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Cornelius has always been an excellent provider and surgeon. He did my knee and now getting shoulder replacement. I highly recommend.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Cornelius is an excellent doctor, he’s very knowledgeable & kind & caring about his patients. I would trust him to do any orthopedic surgeries on me.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Great doctor. He’s the best..!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
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TOC - Lebanon Orthopedic Care
Physician’s Plaza 100 Physicians Way Suite 110 Lebanon, TN 37090
Dr. Jonathan P. Cornelius, M.D. started his practice after completing his fellowship in joint replacement and sports medicine in 2009. He joined Premier Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in 2013 which is now Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics. He attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Cornelius then completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Michigan State University. He went to University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio for his fellowship.
Dr. Cornelius was the first surgeon in Tennessee to adopt robotic joint replacement of the knee and hip starting in 2011. He continues to bring this cutting edge technology to his patients. In addition to joint replacement of the knee, hip and shoulder, he also treats a variety of sports medicine conditions. He is a team sports medicine physician for Wilson County Schools. He serves on the Board of Directors of Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and is the current President of Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics.
When not at work, Dr. Cornelius enjoys spending time at the lake and travelling with his wife, Kate, and their two sons and one daughter.
Dr. Cornelius’ Specialties Include: - Arthroscopic Reconstruction of Shoulder and Knee - Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Replacements - Minimally Invasive Partial Joint Replacement - Shoulder & Sports Medicine Disorders - Total Joint Replacement
Dr. Cornelius is the best at what he does. He explains things in a language anyone can understand. Professional. My family has had several procedures. 100% confidence in him and his team!
Very competant. Was patient and took time to listen and answer all my questions
Dr Cornelius has always been a compassionate and professional doctor. That's sometimes hard to find in this day and time. He's performed 3 surgeries on me and has always shown excellent care.
Very professional.
Patient, thorough and answered all my questions.
Spent 2 hours waiting for the doctor. To long.
I interviewed 3 Orthopedic Surgeons a year for 30+ years. When I met Dr, Cornelius I knew I had fiound my Hero/Surgeon. He changed my life and I simply adore him!!!
Dr Cornelius has always been an excellent provider and surgeon. He did my knee and now getting shoulder replacement. I highly recommend.
Dr. Cornelius is an excellent doctor, he’s very knowledgeable & kind & caring about his patients. I would trust him to do any orthopedic surgeries on me.
Great doctor. He’s the best..!!!