A message from our Chair, Dr. Herbert S. Schwartz

Welcome to the website of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  The Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute is comprised of devoted faculty, care-givers and researchers who are committed to dramatically improving patient health.  We offer a friendly environment of dedicated, compassionate people who care about patients and are passionate about helping them in many ways. 

The Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute is the result of an intellectual environment that fosters inquiry, initiative, and collaboration within a culture of hard work and friendly interactions.  It is a fun place to work and at the end of each day all of us can say – we made a difference in at least one person’s life.

The Department is continually trying to improve itself.  We are restructuring our internal monitoring process to better our measure of quality and success.  We work closely with perioperative services to improve the efficiencies of surgery and patient flow.  We continue to grow by adding clinicians and scientists to further our pursuit of basic, translational and clinical research.  The ability to procure more grant funding is facilitating greater investigative and thematic discovery in research.  Our educational objectives remain an unwavering component of our academic mission.  As we grow nationally in reputation, we strive to maintain commitment to our community by engaging high school students and Nashvillians in educational and charity projects.  We are proud to be part of the Vanderbilt community, proud of our accomplishments and plans for the future.  Please come visit us, I know you will enjoy the experience.   - Herbert S. Schwartz, M.D.

 Why Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute?

Vanderbilt Orthopaedics ensures the highest quality care and support of all its patients. Our supply of comprehensive orthopaedic care, compiled with the advantage of a single extensive facility, allows us to deliver cost-effective and innovative services to all those in need.

Vanderbilt Orthopaedics offers a team approach in the treatment of orthopaedic conditions.  Evidence-based medicine is the foundation of Vanderbilt Orthopaedics, and has three components:

• Your needs and wishes
• The doctor's knowledge and skill
• And the best research available

With state of the art care and technology, Vanderbilt Orthopaedics treats over 110,000 patients annually within all of our locations including Nashville, Franklin TN, Mt. Juliet TN, Paducah and Murray, KY.

No other institution in the state of Tennessee has the experienced physicians, platinum facilities, and the excellent services you deserve than the Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute.  Our mission: to improve the lives of our patients through excellence in research, education, and health care.

Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Leadership

Herbert S. Schwartz, MD, Professor and Chairman of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
Chairman of the Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute
Professor of Pathology and Director of the Musculoskeletal Oncology Division

Dan M. Spengler, MD, Professor of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
Director, Vanderbilt Spine Center 

Kurt P. Spindler, MD, Professor of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
Vice Chairman for Clinical Affairs; Director, Vanderbilt Sports Medicine Center 

Jack W. Boone, Orthopaedics Administration Director

Steve B. Moore, Vice Chairman of Finance and Administration