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John E. Kuhn MD

Kenneth D. Schermerhorn Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Director, Vanderbilt Sports Medicine, Chief of Shoulder Surgery, and Head Team Physician, Nashville Predators Hockey Club
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About John E. Kuhn

Areas of Expertise

  • Adolescent Sports Medicine
  • Adult Orthopaedics
  • Joint Replacement
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Belle Meade
Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade
6002 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37205
Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Nashville West
6606 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104
Nashville, TN 37209

Languages

  • English
  • Italian

Education

  • Masters of Science - University of Michigan, 1983
  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Michigan, 1988
  • Internship - University of Michigan Health System, 1989
  • Residency - University of Michigan Health System, 1993
  • Fellowship - Steadman Clinic, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
I was there for shoulder pain and issues. He wanted me to have a neck exam as it may be contributing to the shoulder issues, and he was right. 2 issues found by the Ortho neuro group...waiting now for mri interpretation by neuro and Dr Kuhn.
November 15, 2024
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Dr. Kuhn is an outstanding person, excellent listener, and an Incredibly competent orthopedist.
November 11, 2024
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Good
November 9, 2024
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Dr. Kuhn was wonderful. He was excellent in giving us an explanation of what to expect and. Positive outcome!
November 7, 2024
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He listened to my concerns and explained everything and seemed to actually care and didn't just blow me.
November 6, 2024
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Great doctor
November 4, 2024
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Would 100 percent recommend Dr.Khuns. He spends plenty of time with patient and answers all questions. Never rushes and listens
November 4, 2024
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I always choose Vanderbilt
October 30, 2024
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Dr. Kuhn was very through in my post-op evaluation. He answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs shoulder surgery.
October 28, 2024
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