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Dr. Richard Williams, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*•Male•Age 66

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Richard Williams, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Cookeville, TN and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Tristar Centennial Medical Center and Ascension Saint Thomas River Park. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Richard Williams, MD

Practice

315 N Washington Ave Ste 150 Cookeville, TN 38501

Make an Appointment

(931) 525-6676

Accepting new patients

(931) 525-6676

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Dr. Williams is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center Nashville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Williams' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Williams

4.9

167 ratings, 141 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Jun 16, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Biography

Dr. Richard Williams, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Cookeville, TN and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from...Read more

Specialties*

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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University Hospital

Residency Hospital

Indiana University School of Medicine

Medical School, 1989

  • English
  • German

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    Dr. Williams' office is located at 315 N Washington Ave Ste 150, Cookeville, TN 38501. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Richard Williams, MD speak?

    Dr. Richard Williams, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and German.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office315 N Washington Ave Ste 150 Cookeville, TN 38501
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Tristar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St
    Nashville, TN 37203
    Recipient of 45
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd
    Cookeville, TN 38501
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Ascension Saint Thomas River Park

    1559 Sparta St
    McMinnville, TN 37110
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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