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Dr. Paul Abbey, MD

Dr. Paul Abbey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Abbey, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Smyrna, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Tristar Summit Medical Center and TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Locations

Spine & Orthopedic Solutions

Spine & Orthopedic Solutions300 Stonecrest Blvd Ste 230 Smyrna, TN 37167
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Spine & Orthopedic Solutions1430 W Baddour Pkwy Ste A Lebanon, TN 37087
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Abbey is affiliated with TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center Smyrna, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Abbey specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Abbey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abbey

3.1

34 ratings, 16 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Heather – Sep 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Laura L Zomlot – Oct 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cecily – Dec 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Renee Sanders – Oct 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Jan 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Kathy Vickers in My. Juliet , TN – Dec 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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B. Jones in Mt. Juliet, Tn – Feb 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Lisa K. Murphy in Old Hickory Tn. – Sep 01, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Beverly Coccia in Mount Juliet, TN – Aug 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Rebecca J. in La Vergne, TN – Jul 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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James cook in Mt. Juliet Tn – Jul 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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James in Mount Juliet, TN – May 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Beth Harris in Brentwood, TN – Oct 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Lewisburg, TN – May 05, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 people found this helpful
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Smyrna, TN – Jan 14, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Return patients to full use of hand through reconstructive surgery and physical therapy

biography

Dr. Paul Abbey specializes in surgery of the Hand & Upper Extremity Reconstructive Microsurgery. 

He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons.

His Fellowships in Hand & Microsurgery were...
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  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Tufts University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Tufts University

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Within the last one to three years

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tristar Summit Medical Center

    5655 Frist Blvd
    Hermitage, TN 37076
    Recipient of 41
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center

    200 Stonecrest Blvd
    Smyrna, TN 37167
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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