background
background
Dr. Richard Williams, MD

Dr. Richard Williams, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Williams, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Cookeville, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as TriStar Centennial Medical Center and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 194 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (194 reviews)

Practice

315 N Washington Ave Ste 150 Cookeville, TN 38501

Make an Appointment

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Williams is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center Nashville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Williams' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Williams

4.9
194 ratings, 168 with a written review
5 star
98%
98%
4 star
1%
1%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
1%
1%
1 star
1%
1%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Great Doctor!!
I would give him 6 stars if I had the option. Dr. Williams and his nurse Daniel were exceptional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 19, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Wonderful Dr
Dr. Williams is really great, he is very knowledgeable and great at what he does! He has Great personality and I highly recommend him. Went in with knee pain and issues and he's helped so much so that the pain is now under control! I will recommend him to everyone I can bc he's truly that good!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 18, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Extremely thorough
Very knowledgeable. And probably the most thorough dr I've ever spoke with. Highly recommend
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 16, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Super helpful
Dr Williams is a great diagnostician. Wherever you hurt, he can figure out the source and devise a treatment plan.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 12, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Best Dr ever
Have had a lot of doctors and Dr Williams is the most professional and knowledgeable that I have ever been to. He takes time to explain everything and genuinely cares about his patients. Everyone I have recommended him to also feel the same.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 09, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Excellent care
I've been going to Dr. Williams for many years. He is professional and very knowledgeable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Sissytoo – Mar 28, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Dr. RIchard Williams
DR. Williams saw me for knee pain. I have been seeing him for a variety of conditions for over 15 years. He took X-rays and then took me to a viewer and showed me the reason for the pain and a review of potential future problems along with options. He gave me a plan to discuss with my Primary Care Physician for establishing a baseline of my knee's health so he can measure rate of decay of bones. Fantastic 'layman' explanation of all current and possible future problems. 5 star all the way
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Pain in right knee – Mar 27, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
New patient
Dr. Williams did a through evaluation and discussed the diagnosis and treatment plan. I appreciate the professionalism and ability to communicate.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 17, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Love Dr Williams
He’s a very caring man and I appreciate his honesty.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Mar 15, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Great visit. Straight and to the point. Caring.
Took the time to explain what happened, how it most likely happened, and what needs to be done to move forward. Excellent treatment. I felt relaxed and reassured on first visit. A man of character.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
KJG – Mar 15, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Professional & informative: not rushed
Finally mentioning a knee problem for over a decade prompted a referral. He showed me the x-rays, explained the results, and gave me information and options. I did not feel rushed. I asked a few additional questions that were answered.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
J Thompson – Mar 13, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Kind, caring, listening, efficient
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 28, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Quick Check Up
Doc was great at getting to what I needed to know about my injury. He looked at all the possible angles and gave me good resources to help. He was super thorough and made it a point to spend quality time answering my questions. Happy I went to see him!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Amanda Smith – Feb 27, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Polio survivor
Dr Williams was so attentive and resources of knowledge ! I really am grateful I found him ! I now suffer from Post Polio and have worn out my power side, Left leg. I caught Polio at the age of Three I been in hospitals years at a time and have met many doctors, but Dr Williams impressed me with his ability right off ! Dr Williams informed me of damage I knew not. He has given me hope! I’m to see him again soon He addressed my problems and pain my first visit !
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Feb 15, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Great Doctor!
Dr. Williams took the time to ask questions, interpret symptoms and recommend treatment options. Went over X-ray and explained what he was seeing. Did not jump to more extreme treatments, such as surgery. Great interaction.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Tony York – Feb 15, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Patience
Dr Williams takes time with you and explains everything in detail, he also asks you if there are any questions you have.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Garry Bettencourt – Jan 25, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
He takes the time to listen
Dr Williams is very good. He takes the time to listen to what you are saying and explains what your issue is and the treatment plan in detail.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Rich D – Jan 24, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Great doctor!!
Staff was very kind and efficient. I loved that I could have x-rays done in house. Dr. Williams has treated me and my family for several years now. He is very knowledgeable and really takes time to explain your issues. I would recommend him to friends and family.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Katherine Cole – Jan 23, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Absolutely Great
He really listens and cares enough to figure out what is going on.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 17, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?
Very intelligent and patient a great doctor
I was and am very well educated on each visit. He really works to resolve your issues and works methodically to find the best resolution for individual problem. I appreciate being well spoken to and my questions answered in verbiage I can understand- you know where you stand with this doctor- he’s extremely thorough and talks to you not at you. His assistant nurse is amazing as well. I’m thankful I was lucky enough to be sent to him. He’s one of the best doctors I’ve seen. 10 out of 10 from me.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Wendy West – Jan 16, 2025
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Williams?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Williams?

About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Williams, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Cookeville, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as TriStar...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • German

Locations

Practice

Office315 N Washington Ave Ste 150 Cookeville, TN 38501
1

Affiliated Hospitals

  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St
    Nashville, TN 37203
    Recipient of 60
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

    1901 Clinch Ave
    Knoxville, TN 37916
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd
    Cookeville, TN 38501
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality