Dr. John Nash, MD
Orthopedic Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 54
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Dr. John Nash, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has been practicing for 23 years. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1990 and specializes in orthopedic surgery.Read his story
Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
7480 Ziegler Rd # 101
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 624-2696
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Nash performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Knee Sprain
very high
more than 99% of peers
Bursitis
very high
more than 99% of peers
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Dr. Nash's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Nash "After practicing orthopaedic surgery in the Chattanooga area for many years, Dr. John Nash joined the Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopadics in August of 2013. His sub-specialty interests include hip and knee replacement, sports medicine, arthroscopy, and trauma. Attending the University of Southern California for his undergraduate studies, he graduated Summa Cum Laude with the highest honors and awards including being tapped for Mortar Board, Skull and Dagger Society and the Order of the Palm. He earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts where he cared for patients at the many excellent, affiliated hospitals throughout Boston including Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Beth-Israel Hospital, Children's Hospital Boston, New England Deaconess Hospital, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Returning to University of Southern California Los Angeles County Medical Center (Keck School of Medicine of USC) for postgraduate training, he was awarded the "Orthopedic Intern of the Year" as well as recognition for his extensive research. After completing his residency he found Chattanooga to be an ideal place to live. Dr. Nash currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Memorial Health Care System and chairs their Quality Committee. He is also past Chief of Staff and serves as Chairman of the Credentials Committee."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Nash "It is our goal to provide you with the most up-to-date, proven technological treatments and services available while preserving the warm and trusting doctor-patient relationship we all expect."
1 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
49 Conditions Treated
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Disorders
- Bursitis
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Difficulty With Walking
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Femur Fracture
- Fracture
- Gout
- Hip Dysplasia
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hip Sprain
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Sprain
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Limb Pain
- Myelopathy
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osteopenia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Pseudoarthrosis
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Runner's Knee
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sports Injuries
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Still's Disease
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tendonitis
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
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28 Procedures
- Ankle Replacement
- Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Excision of Femur or Knee
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
- Fracture Care
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Hip Resurfacing
- Joint Drainage
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Dislocation Treatment
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Neuroplasty
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Tennessee.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Southern CaliforniaUndergraduate School | Graduated 1986
- Harvard Medical SchoolMedical School | Graduated 1990
- University Of Southern California Medical Center and Affiliated HospitalsInternship Hospital | Completed 1991
- University Of Southern California Medical Center and Affiliated HospitalsResidency Hospital | Completed 1995
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Nash has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Nash accepts 10 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Medicaid
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
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