Dr. Robert Otto, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
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Dr. Robert Otto, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. Robert Otto, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities TriStar Centennial Medical Center and TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
5 Star Rating
Based on 65 reviews 5 Star Rating (65 reviews)
Locations
Southern Joint Replacement Institute - Nashville
Southern Joint Replacement Institute - Murfreesboro
Southern Joint Replacement Institute - Murfreesboro3053 Medical Center Pkwy Ste F Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Otto is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center Nashville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Otto specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Otto's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Otto
5.0
65 ratings, 48 with a written review
| 5 star | 97% | 97% |
| 4 star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 0% | 0% |
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Excellent experience and results!!
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
No results
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Dianna Cox – Jun 05, 2024
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Dr Otto and Kelli have been amazing and I couldn’t recommend them more !!! I suffered a bad knee replacement ( from West Coast ) and I was petrified to have my hip replaced . Everything has gone so smooth and although I swore I would never have knee revised , I am going to go forward now …because I trust Dr Otto and have been treated w such TLC ,expertise and efficiency !! Thank you again Dr Otto and staff !!!!!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Karen Young – May 17, 2023
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Right Hip replacement
What went well
- I felt respected
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 15, 2023
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Did my first knee--about to do my second!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 17, 2022
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My first meeting was very pleasurable. Dr. Otto and the staff were kind, polite and informmadable. The day of my surgery everyone from checking to when I was wheeled out was so kind. Receptionist, nurses, doctors. Was probably the best experience I've ever had going to the doctor. Thank you so much everyone!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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Ferrell Norris – Mar 02, 2022
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Knowledgeable, easy going, all questions answered, step by step explanations, very likable, knee replacement done- 6 weeks later I’m ready for the other one-BUT I have to wait another 6 weeks. ?? Will be well worth it??
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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Butler – Aug 18, 2021
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Dr Otto is the greatest surgeon I have ever come across. I will recommend him every chance I get !!
He truly is a caring Dr explained everything in details.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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Lori White – Jul 05, 2020
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Very friendly staff. Dr Otto was very thorough and explained X-ray findings that were easy to understand! I appreciated the time he spent with me.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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Jun 17, 2020
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I had the "Same day knee" surgery and I did so well! I drove to Nashville TN from Huntsville AL. I checked into the hospital around 4:30AM and I was home by 4:30PM the same day. My physical therapist were amazed at how fast I progressed!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Elaine M Woodling – May 24, 2020
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Awesome doctor. Totally trust in his work and care.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joan – May 18, 2020
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Well Doctor Otto diagnosed me with a very short waiting period before seeing me.And explained very clearly what his exams consisted of after exrays and the MRI. more throughly,what the problems was.And always return for my follow-ups if necessary.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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George Jackson – Mar 18, 2020
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I had a really bad knee, bone on bone for more than 20 yrs. Dr Otto performed the surgery to replace the knee. He was kind and informative throughout the process prior to, during and after the surgery. Its been a year and the new knee is fantastic. I highly recommend Dr. Otto and his team.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aidan Ryan Rush – Mar 01, 2020
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Great staff! Kind, nice and friendly. Dr. Otto was informative and he went over the ex-rays with me. He explained all my options. I will return when needed again!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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M. Greene – Feb 25, 2020
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Dr.Otto is very understanding and compassionate and careing
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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Jan 28, 2020
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very knowlegeable, patient with questions, easy going, confident in the process as well as staff that helps; his nurse and assistant ladies were also great at explaining
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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ramona hall – Jan 28, 2020
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I am a retired RN & was a Rehab nurse during my working career. I got a second opinion from Dr. Otto regarding my left knee issues. I was so impressed by dr Otto’s assessment of my ongoing problems that I left TOA in Murfreesboro & stayed with Southern joint orthopedic Institue. I had my knee replacement surgery on 1/6/2020 per Dr. Otto & I am doing great! I highly recommend him!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Connie B. – Jan 09, 2020
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I had seen 2 other orthopedic surgeons prior to my evaluation by Dr Otto. He was the first doctor to document actual limitations by measurement of what I could and could not do with my hip. I felt like he listened to me then examined me to offer me the only solution I have received in 3 doctor visits. I was treated professionally and compassionately
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Deborah – Dec 22, 2019
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Dr. Otto took time to educate me and explain the mechanical aspect of my hip. He did not pressure me to make a decision but left that up to me; when I’m ready. He invited me to contact him again if I had additional questions. Very professional, knowledgeable and easy to understand.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jo Anna – Dec 16, 2019
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Great Surgeron
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
No results
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Oct 26, 2019
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Did a great job on my knee
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 21, 2019
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care philosophy
To provide state of the art care in a professional and compassionate environment while honoring a commitment to research and education in the field of joint replacement We are fully committed to providing personal care and developing lasting relationships with patients and their familiesbiography
This physician is accepting telehealth visits.Dr. Otto joined Southern Joint Replacement Institute in July 2016 after practicing private practice in St. Louis, MO as an orthopedic surgeon. A Summa Cum Laude graduate from University of Missouri-Kansas...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Southern Joint Replacement Institute
Fellowship HospitalSaint Louis University School Of Medicine
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Missouri–kansas City School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 20
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 60
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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