Thomas T Dovan, MDOrthopedic Surgery in Nashville, TN
Orthopedic Surgery, Surgery Of The Hand, Orthopaedic Surgery-Adult Joint Replacement And Reconstructive SurgeryGender
Male
Languages spoken
English
About Thomas T Dovan, MD
Thomas T. Dovan, MD, is a board-certified, independent orthopedic surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dovan provides personalized care for diseases and disorders of soft tissues, bones, and joint conditions. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, Dr. Dovan works with you to create a personalized care plan for your needs. Our orthopedic specialists are part of a national team of bone, muscle and joint care specialists, sharing best practices to diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions.
Dr. Dovan is board-certified in orthopedic surgery with subspecialty certification in surgery of the hand. He focuses on conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and upper extremity, offering both surgical and non-surgical solutions for patients in the Nashville and Franklin communities.
A Tennessee native, Dr. Dovan completed his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University and earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He returned to Vanderbilt for his orthopedic surgery residency and later completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Indiana Hand Center—one of the nation’s premier institutions for advanced upper limb training.
Dr. Dovan is recognized for his expertise in treating a wide range of upper extremity issues, including fractures, tendon injuries, nerve compression, and arthritis. He holds memberships in several professional organizations and is committed to staying at the forefront of innovation in orthopedic care.
Dr. Dovan's clinical excellence has earned him repeated recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, reflecting his dedication to patient-centered care and surgical precision.
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Education
Medical Education
Emory University School of MedicineFellowship
Washington University Medical Center-St. LouisResidency
Vanderbilt School of MedicineInternship
Vanderbilt School of MedicineQualifications
Hospital affiliations
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Certifications
- The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
- The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand