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Dr. Robert Otto, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (62)
Map Pin Small Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Robert Otto, MD

Dr. Robert Otto, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center and Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center. Dr. Otto, completed a residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Otto an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Otto works at Southern Joint Replacement Institute - Nashville in Nashville, TN with other offices in Murfreesboro, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Otto's Office Locations

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    Southern Joint Replacement Institute - Nashville
    2400 Patterson St Ste 100, Nashville, TN 37203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Southern Joint Replacement Institute - Murfreesboro
    3053 Medical Center Pkwy Ste F, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
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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.
Joint Pain
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Knee Osteophyte
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Tendinitis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Meniscus Tear
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Pointer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Femur or Knee
Fracture Care
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Menisectomy
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Somatic Nerve Block
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    • Aetna
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri
    • Cigna
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    Ratings & Reviews

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    About Dr. Robert Otto, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1003013947
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Southern Joint Replacement Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
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    Medical Education
    • University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Tristar Centennial Medical Center
    • Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Otto accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Otto has seen patients for Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Otto on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    62 patients have reviewed Dr. Otto. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Otto.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Otto, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Otto appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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