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Dr. William Shell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 69
Dr. William Shell, MD
4.9 (270 Ratings)

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Dr. William Shell, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Nashville, TN.
Dr. William Shell, MD
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Dr. William Shell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 69
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Shell, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Nashville, TN.

About

Dr. Shell graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Campbell Clin.Dr. William Shell, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Nashville, TN and has 43 years experience. Dr. Shell currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital and Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Dr. Shell has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis and Osteoarthritis of Knee among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shell received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 270 times. Dr. Shell's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shell is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Arthrocentesis
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Osteophyte
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Tenosynovitis
Knee Replacement Revision
Partial Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Schmorl's Nodes
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Still's Disease
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative EPO
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  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
    4230 Harding Pike Ste 1000, Nashville, TN 37205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 234-7221
  2. 2 Office
    8 City Blvd Ste 300, Nashville, TN 37209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 329-6600
  3. 3 Office
    315 N Washington Ave Ste 155, Cookeville, TN 38501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 383-2693
  4. 4 Office
    315 N Washington Ave Ste 150, Cookeville, TN 38501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (931) 525-6676

Patient Satisfaction

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4.9
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Patient Reviews
Nov 10, 2024
The staff are all very kind and friendly! Dr William Shell is very patient and thorough. He does not rush through an appointment. He listens and carefully considers your input. I have been a patient of Dr Shell for almost 3 years, he did my left hip replacement 2 years ago and I have had wonderful results with it!
Very Satisfied — Nov 10, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Vanderbilt University
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Campbell Clin
    1986
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Shell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shell's profile.

Dr. Shell frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis and Osteoarthritis of Knee. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Shell, MD is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital and Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Shell, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

    4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN

  • Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, Cookeville, TN