Doctor Information
Burton F. Elrod, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, seeing patients at the Midtown and Green Hills offices in Nashville and the Cool Springs office in Franklin. He attended Lipscomb University, earned his medical degree and completed orthopaedic residency at the University of Tennessee, and completed sports medicine training at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation
- Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, University of Tennessee
- Undergraduate: Undergraduate Degree, Lipscomb University
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- NPI Number: 1285683540
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Elrod focuses on sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, including:
- Sports-related injuries
- Knee arthroscopy
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Elbow arthroscopy
According to the group, Dr. Elrod has been an NFL physician for 19 years, is a team physician for Lipscomb University, has served as a master clinical instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America and has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor each year since 2014.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics
- Address: 2004 Hayes Street Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203
- Phone: (615) 324-1600
- Website: eliteorthopaedic.com/providers/burton-f-elrod-md
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Elrod train?
He completed medical school and orthopaedic residency at the University of Tennessee and sports medicine training at Kerlan-Jobe.
Is Dr. Elrod board certified?
His group states that he is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Where does Dr. Elrod see patients?
At Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, 2004 Hayes Street Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203. Call (615) 324-1600.
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