DAVID R MOORE, MDOrthopedic Surgery in Nashville, TN

David R. Moore, MD, is a board-certified, independent orthopedic surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Moore 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. Moore 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. Moore is board-certified in orthopedic surgery with a focus in arthroscopic surgery and sports-related injuries. He practices in the Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin areas, where he treats patients at multiple clinic locations.

A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dr. Moore earned a Morehead Scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied biology and economics and competed as a Division I varsity soccer player. He went on to earn his medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he also completed his orthopedic surgery residency.

Dr. Moore pursued advanced training in sports medicine through a fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, under the mentorship of Dr. James Andrews. During his fellowship, he provided medical coverage for Tuskegee University and worked as an assistant team physician for the Washington Redskins.

Dr. Moore's professional affiliations include the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the NFL Physician’s Society.

Dr. Moore serves as the team physician for Lipscomb University and has held previous roles as head team physician in both professional football (2016–2018) and professional hockey (2007–2008).

Dr. Moore has been honored as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor annually since 2015, reflecting his dedication to patient care and surgical excellence.

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