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Biography: Dr. Timothy Steinagle, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Smyrna, TN. He is 63 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Timothy Steinagle, DO is affiliated with TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Walter Dube, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Nashville, TN. He is 55 years old. Dr. Walter Dube, MD is affiliated with Tristar Summit Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: As a former Division I athlete, I fully understand the unique demands athletes place on their bodies, and how devastating injuries can be. I treat each and every athlete differently, as no single treatment is ``perfect`` for all patients. I am a very c

Biography: Dr. Grutter is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder surgery, arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement. He trained at Johns Hopkins and is board certified in both Orthopaedic surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and is fellowship trained in Shoulder and Elbow surgery. Dr. Grutter was previously an assistant Orthopaedic surgeon for the Baltimore Orioles and has provided Orthopaedic care for numerous Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Polish and British Special Forces as well as the US Navy, Air Force, Marines, Army and Coast Guard. Having been a former collegiate scholarship athlete, Dr. Grutter commonly cares for athletes of all kinds. Dr. Grutter played on two NCAA Division II playoff football teams and was the team captain of the 1994 team which finished ranked 9th in the nation. He was a 1st team MIAA All-Conference inside linebacker and a NCAA Division II All-American.

Care Philosophy: We at Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics understand that patients have busy active lifestyles. Our goal is to help our patients return to those activities which they love.

Biography: Dr. Robert Greenberg, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Smyrna, TN. He is 58 years old. Dr. Robert Greenberg, MD is affiliated with TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: As an athlete throughout my life and a rabid sports fan, I have always had a special passion for the field of sports medicine. I enjoy treating athletes from all walks of life - from the pediatric sports injury to the weekend warrior with arthritis pain, my focus is getting patients back to their sport and their passion. What few people recognize is that sports medicine is an integrated field that requires several moving parts: coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, primary care physicians, and orthopedic surgeons when needed. As a team physician for the University of South Alabama, I am again working with a team of experts who share a common goal: to keep athletes safe and to return them to the field after an injury.

Care Philosophy: Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopedics provides comprehensive orthopedic care and services throughout Tennessee and the southeast region. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed orthopedic care to our patients so that they may pursue and maintain more hea

Biography: Dr. Mayfield is Board Certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the United States Medical Licensing Examination. He is licensed to practice medicine in the states of Tennessee, Alabama, Ohio, and Kentucky. He is affiliated with StoneCrest Medical Center, Physicians Pavilion, and maintains courtesy affiliation wit Southern Hills Medical Center. Dr. Mayfield completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Cincinnati Sports Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2004. He did his Residency and Internship in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile, Alabama. He was awarded his Medical Degree in 1998 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mayfield's honors and awards include Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Kappa Phi from the University of Mississippi, Gamma Beta Phi, and Phi Eta Sigma at Vanderbilt University. He was a 1990 National Merit Finalist. Dr. Mayfield was a member of the Carl G. Evers Society at the University of Mississippi where he established a Student/Faculty Mentor Program, and worked on a Professor Awards Banquet, Course Evaluation Protocols, and organized Primary Care Day for Medical Students. He has been a member of the Pharmacology Liaison Committee, the American Medical Association, and the Christian Medical/Dental Association Surgery Committee at The University of South Alabama. Dr. Mayfield and his wife have four children. He enjoys running, mountain biking, swimming, music (trumpet, guitar, and choir), computers, and reading.

Care Philosophy: I believe it is necessary to spend time with my patients talking about their lifestyle and associating that with their complaints. This allows me to determine if lifestyle modifications are necessary to help with their orthopaedic problems. Often, with Modifications, Physical Therapy, Anti-inflammatory Medication and Exercise, we can avoid surgery. When surgery is necessary, using procedures like arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques, my patients get back to work and life more quickly.

Biography: Fellowship trained, board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports related injuries, shoulder and knee.

Biography: Dr. Kurtis Kowalski, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Clarksville, TN. He is 55 years old. Dr. Kurtis Kowalski, MD is affiliated with TriStar Northcrest Medical Center and TriStar Centennial Medical Center.