The 20 Best Herniated Disc Surgery Doctors near smyrna, TN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Herniated Disc Surgery near smyrna, TN. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
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    Howell Allen Clinic With Ascension Saint Thomas Murfreesboro

    1800 Medical Center Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (9.9 miles away)
    615-327-9543
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ernest Wright-Iii is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Wright-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Wright-Iii is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Wright-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. James M. Fish
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. James M. Fish
    Orthopedics
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    Spine & Orthopedic Solutions

    300 Stonecrest Blvd Ste 230, 
    Smyrna, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Fish is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Fish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Fish is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
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    Christopher P Kauffman, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgery

    819 Medical Park, 
    Smyrna, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    615-761-9200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Kauffman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Smyrna, Tennessee. Dr. Kauffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Kauffman is board certified in The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kauffman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
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    Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance - Murfreesboro Westlawn

    5109 Veterans Pkwy, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Juris Shibayama is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Shibayama is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Shibayama is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. George H. Lien
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. George H. Lien
    Neurosurgery
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    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Rutherford Neurosurgery

    1800 Medical Center Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (9.9 miles away)
    615-849-8004
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    George Lien is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Lien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Lien is board certified in The American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance - Murfreesboro

    1800 Medical Center Pkwy, Ste 200, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
     (9.9 miles away)
    865-314-8115
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicholas Shepard is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Shepard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Shepard is board certified in The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Shepard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Morgan P. Lorio
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Morgan P. Lorio
    Hand Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Odyssey Healthcare Operating A LP

    1321 Murfreesboro Pike Ste 510, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (11.6 miles away)
    615-342-6300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Morgan Lorio is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Ganglion Cyst, Laminectomy, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Lorio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Pinnacle Surgical Partners

    302 Old Lebanon Dirt Rd Ste 200, 
    Hermitage, TN 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Margaret Macgregor is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Hermitage, Tennessee. Dr. Macgregor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Foot Drop, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Macgregor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Mark W. Shelton
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Mark W. Shelton
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    The Surgical Clinic PLLC

    393 Wallace Rd, Ste 301, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    615-425-0550
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Shelton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Shelton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Shelton is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and The American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery. Dr. Shelton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Mitul K. Patel
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery

    Dr. Mitul K. Patel
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Orthopedic And Spine - Mt Juliet

    121 Bear Xing Ste 300, 
    Mount Juliet, TN 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Isinai
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    Mitul Patel is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Orthopedic And Spine - Mt Juliet

    121 Bear Xing Ste 300, 
    Mount Juliet, TN 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarek Elalayli is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Dr. Elalayli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Elalayli is currently accepting new patients.

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    When should I see a Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near smyrna, TN?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near smyrna, TN?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near smyrna, TN?

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    How does MediFind rank Herniated Disc Surgery doctors near smyrna, TN?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Herniated Disc Surgery doctors near smyrna, TN?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near smyrna, TN?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disc Surgery doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Herniated Disc Surgery doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Herniated Disc Surgery doctor near smyrna, TN?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Herniated Disc Surgery doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Herniated Disc Surgery doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Herniated Disc Surgery doctors near smyrna, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disc Surgery doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Herniated Disc Surgery doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herniated Disc Surgery doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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