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Dr. Burton Elrod, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.5 (46)
Map Pin Small Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Burton Elrod, MD

Dr. Burton Elrod, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine and is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown.

Dr. Elrod works at Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Nashville, TN with other offices in Franklin, TN and Brentwood, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear), Knee Dislocation and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Conditions Treated and Procedures Performed

Dr. Elrod's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nashville - Green Hills
    2001 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 324-1600
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
  2. 2
    Nashville - Midtown
    2004 Hayes St Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 324-1600
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
  3. 3
    Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
    5021 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37067 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 324-1600
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
  4. 4
    Franklin Office
    125 Spring St Ste 240, Franklin, TN 37064 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 324-1600
  5. 5
    Brentwood
    1001 Health Park Dr Ste 220, Brentwood, TN 37027 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 324-1600
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  6. 6
    Franklin - Cool Springs
    7105 S Springs Dr, Franklin, TN 37067 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 324-1600
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Knee Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
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    About Dr. Burton Elrod, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1285683540
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Sw Orth Grp
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Baroness Erlanger Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Memphis Hosp/Meth Hosp
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • David Lipscomb University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

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    Dr. Burton Elrod, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Elrod is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Elrod has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Elrod has seen patients for Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear), Knee Dislocation and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Elrod on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    46 patients have reviewed Dr. Elrod. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Elrod.

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