Dr. Richard I. Williams, MD | Cookeville, TN | Sports Medicine

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Dr. Williams graduated from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1989. He works in Cookeville, TN and 1 other location and specializes in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Williams is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Dekalb.

accepting new patients
4.5

40 Ratings
37 years of experience
22 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
25 written reviews
2 specialties
4 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

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I was very impressed. Very thorough. Took the time to explain my problems and future treatment. Which I had seen him 30 years ago.

August 30th, 2019

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Great doctor

August 29th, 2019

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I fully trust and appreciate all dr Williams has done to help me heal.

August 6th, 2019

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I've been coming to Dr Williams for about 10 years off & on when I have problems. I trust him & value his information! I wouldn't go to anyone else.

July 25th, 2019

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Dr. Williams is an excellent doctor. He has always helped me, and when I needed someone else, he referred me readily. Highly recommend.

April 26th, 2019

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I have known Dr Williams for about 25 years. He is a first rate surgeon and more important first rate person. A very talented doctor I would highly recommend Dr Willams .

March 15th, 2019

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An excellent Dr who cares about his patients. He talks to you at your level for you to undrstand what’s going on. I’ve recommended family and friends to him and will continue to do so. His assistant Daniel is just as good including the office personnel. Thank you all for taking care of me and everyone else that goes to him

March 12th, 2019

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Dr. Williams has always been extremely thorough in his examinations and explanations of the problem. He is also great in explaining the options for treatment! He is patient and spend the necessary amount of time needed!

March 7th, 2019

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Dr. Williams was very down to earth and actually examined my knees and didn’t just go by the exrays. He came up with a plan for me so that I could get by without surgery for some time. Additionally, he wants to look for the source. I have been to others that make a diagnosis without trying to find out what is causing it. Very positive visit.

February 24th, 2019

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Dr. Williams is a caring, professional with a great knowledge about his specialty and has an ability to explain your issues and the proper treatment.

January 16th, 2019

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

315 N Washington Ave Ste 150Cookeville, TN 38501

Tel: (931) 563-9989

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Cookeville Regional Medical Center

1 Medical Center BlvdCookeville, TN 38501

Tel: (931) 528-2541

Livingston Regional Hospital

315 Oak StLivingston, TN 38570

Tel: (931) 823-5611


Dr. Richard Irwin Williams, MD	Dr. James Hardman Rubright	Dr. Christian Noel Anderson, MD	Dr. Philip Alva Elizondo, MD
Sports Medicine	Hand Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (40 Ratings)	4.9 (44 Ratings)	4.5 (28 Ratings)	3 (4 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	51 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Cookeville , TN	Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN
Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine	Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine	Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid
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Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Orthopedic Surgery
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center

Medical School

Indiana University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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Dr. Keith Cooper Douglas, MD
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(60)
Dr. Heather Michelle Taillac, MD
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(43)
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