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Dr. John Nash

John Nash, MD

Adult Hip and Knee Comprehensive Care and Reconstruction

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Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Total Joint Replacement & Hip & Knee Reconstruction Specialist

Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2025-2026

Dr. John Nash is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement, hip and knee reconstruction, arthroscopic surgery, and general orthopaedics. He provides comprehensive care for patients with hip and knee arthritis, joint damage, sports-related injuries, fractures, and other conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system.

After practicing orthopaedic surgery in the Chattanooga area for many years, Dr. Nash joined Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics in August 2013. His subspecialty interests include hip and knee replacement, sports medicine, arthroscopy, and trauma. He has extensive experience in total joint replacement and complex revision procedures and has developed patient education resources for both total hip and total knee replacement.

Dr. Nash’s areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Total hip replacement
  • Total knee replacement
  • Complex revision joint replacement
  • Hip and knee reconstruction
  • Minimally invasive knee arthroscopy
  • Quad-sparing total knee replacement
  • Robotic total knee replacement
  • Fracture care
  • Sports medicine
  • General orthopaedics
  • Lower-extremity trauma
Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Nash is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and is certified in the Stryker Mako Robotic System.

Education & Training

Undergraduate Education
University of Southern California
Graduated Summa Cum Laude

While attending the University of Southern California, Dr. Nash graduated with the highest honors and was tapped for Mortar Board, Skull and Dagger Society, and the Order of the Palm.

Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
Doctor of Medicine, 1990

During medical school, Dr. Nash cared for patients through several of Harvard’s affiliated hospitals, 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
University of Southern California + Los Angeles County Medical Center
Keck School of Medicine of USC

During his postgraduate training, Dr. Nash was awarded Orthopedic Intern of the Year and received recognition for his extensive orthopaedic research.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Nash has also held several leadership positions within the Chattanooga medical community, including serving on the Board of Directors of Memorial Health Care System, chairing its Quality Committee, serving as Chief of Staff, and serving as Chairman of the Credentials Committee.

Locations

  • Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – Gunbarrel Office

Hospital Privileges

Dr. Nash maintains privileges at Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery Center, Parkridge Medical Center and Parkridge East Hospital.

Phone

(423) 624-2696

Accepting New Patients?

Yes

NPI Number:

1821086281

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Nash

If you are experiencing persistent hip or knee pain, arthritis, stiffness, limited mobility, a sports-related injury, or another orthopaedic condition affecting your ability to work, exercise, or participate in the activities you enjoy, Dr. Nash can evaluate your condition and discuss appropriate treatment options.

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Total Joint Replacement Guides

Total Joint Therapy Instructions

Total Joint Prehabilitation Instructions

Explore our patient education videos to learn more about your condition.

Downloadable Forms

New patient paperwork is completed on our Patient Portal. Please contact our office for instructions and a pin number.

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