The 20 Best Herniated Disc Surgery Doctors in Tennessee, US

A native of the Tri-Cities’, David Wiles, MD, received his bachelor of science from Auburn University, Ala., and his doctorate of medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, La. Following, Dr. Wiles completed his general surgery internship and a neurosurgery residency at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Wiles has trained under internationally-known spine surgeons, including Kevin Foley, MD, Maurice Smith, MD, and Peter Klara MD. Following his training, Dr. Wiles returned to the Tri-Cities where he established the East Tennessee Brain and Spine Center, intent on bringing leading-edge neurosurgical care to those he knew and loved. Today, Dr. Wiles is president of the East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center. Dr. Wiles has also been actively involved in the development of numerous spinal surgical techniques and devices. Most notably, he has participated in several investigational studies with the Food & Drug Administration. Such experience has allowed him the honor of speaking at international meetings and serving on the Evaluation Committee for ARGOS, the European Association of Research Groups for Spinal Osteosynthesis. Currently, he is privileged to serve as a faculty member at teaching conferences held across the United States for the purpose of training spine surgeons and orthopedic and neurosurgical residents. A member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurosurgeons, the Joint Section on Spine and Peripheral Nerves, the North American Spine Society, the World Spine Society, the International Meetings for Advanced Spinal Technologies, and the Cervical Spine Research Society, Dr. Wiles is also a member of the Critical Care Committee at the Johnson City Medical Center. Practicing since 1997, Dr. Wiles and his wife and their three children, make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Wiles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

. Dr. Helms is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

. Dr. Pryputniewicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Timothy Fullagar came to East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center from Colorado, where he served at the Colorado Neurologic Institute, Englewood. He received his doctorate of medicine from the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, and completed a neurosurgical residency with the University of Tennessee’s Health Science Center’s Semmes Murphey Clinic, Memphis. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Fullagar has special interest in the general neurosurgical management of cervical and lumbar spine disorders, peripheral nerve conditions, and the treatment of intracranial pathology. Dr. Fullagar is known for his treatment of brain tumors. A member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, Dr. Fullagar has participated in numerous clinical trials involving the surgical treatment of brain tumors and postoperative chemotherapy. Serving his nation with fifteen years of duty in the United States Naval Reserve, Dr. Fullagar completed his military career achieving the rank of Commander. Dr. Fullagar and his wife enjoy an active life with two sons and make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Fullagar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Cervical Spondylosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

. Dr. Taveau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

. Dr. Macdonald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Decorticate Posture, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

. Dr. Burt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

. Dr. Porter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Heart Failure, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

. Dr. Theerathorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Emphysema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

Edward Akeyson is a Neurosurgery provider in Alcoa, Tennessee. Dr. Akeyson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Akeyson is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Mcnamara is an Orthopedics provider in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Mcnamara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Colin Crosby is an Orthopedics provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Crosby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Crosby is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Pearce is an Orthopedics provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Pearce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Pearce is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Caputo is an Orthopedics provider in Jasper, Tennessee. Dr. Caputo has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Caputo is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Park is a Neurosurgery provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

John Klekamp is an Orthopedics provider in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Klekamp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Lawrence Babat is an Orthopedics provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Babat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Babat is currently accepting new patients.

Patrick Curlee is an Orthopedics provider in Germantown, Tennessee. Dr. Curlee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Erion Qamirani is an Orthopedics provider in Columbia, Tennessee. Dr. Qamirani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.