Radiculopathy near Dickson, TN

Biography: Dr. John Parker, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Nashville, TN. He is 45 years old and has been practicing for 12 years. Dr. John Parker, MD is affiliated with East Cooper Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Matthew Christie, MD returned to middle Tennessee in 2021 to join his father in practice at Southern Joint Replacement Institute. Born and raised in Nashville, Matthew attended Montgomery Bell Academy, but eventually left his hometown to attend Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in chemistry in 2009. After a two-year hiatus, one spent in Iowa researching the genetics of kidney disease and another in Nepal working at a rural health clinic, Matthew traveled up to the University of Virginia for medical school, graduating in 2015 with his Doctor of Medicine. He matched in orthopaedic surgery residency close at home at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he eventually met his wife, Courtney. After a year in fellowship at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City honing his hip and knee replacement practice under some of the country's experts, Matthew moved back to Nashville to join SJRI. Dr. Christie specializes in hip and knee arthroplasty, with a particular interest in complex primary and revision reconstructive surgery. He is active in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee surgeons, for which he evaluates the fields latest research as a reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty. He is an avid traveler and deeply involved in the mission of the Walk Strong Foundation, establishing hip and knee replacement centers in low and middle-income countries, as well as the educational goals of the Southern Joint Replacement Institute adult reconstruction fellowship. He enjoys spending time outside with his wife hiking, camping and fishing, and is excited to be back in his home town improving the lives of his neighbors.

Biography: Dr. Karen Dumars, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Brentwood, TN. She is 53 years old and has been practicing for 24 years. Dr. Karen Dumars, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Vivian Hoang, MD is a clinical neurophysiology doctor who practices in Nashville, TN. She is 37 years old and has been practicing for 11 years.

Biography: Dr. Jason Soriano, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Brentwood, TN. He is 59 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Jason Soriano, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Gregory Raab, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Nashville, TN. He is 55 years old and has been practicing for 24 years. Dr. Gregory Raab, MD is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: I believe care must be based on an individual's needs. To do this, one must spend time and get to know the patient. Concierge medicine has allowed me to spend the amount of time I feel is appropriate to make comprehensive recommendations concerning patient care.

Biography: Dr. Douglas Porter, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Nashville, TN. He is 48 years old and has been practicing for 11 years. Dr. Douglas Porter, MD is affiliated with East Cooper Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: I believe it is necessary to spend time with my patients talking about their lifestyle and associating that with their complaints. This allows me to determine if lifestyle modifications are necessary to help with their orthopaedic problems. Often, with Modifications, Physical Therapy, Anti-inflammatory Medication and Exercise, we can avoid surgery. When surgery is necessary, using procedures like arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques, my patients get back to work and life more quickly.

Care Philosophy: We will make every effort to see that your visit is helpful, informative, cost-effective and helps your family lead a healthier life. We hope the information on this site will answer questions about our practice and the services we provide.

Biography: Shuaib Mohyuddin, MD has been practicing internal medicine since 1996. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and completed his internship at the University of Tennessee-Memphis. Dr. Mohyuddin completed his residency in internal medicine at Tulane University in New Orleans.Dr. Mohyuddin is board certified in internal medicine and graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He is a life long resident of Nashville who lives with his wife and children.