Radiculopathy near Antioch, TN

Care Philosophy: "I like to treat people the way I would like to be treated. There is CAN and a SHOULD in medicine There are a lot of things we can do for people and to people. Sometimes we should step back and ask, "What should we do for people?" My quest is always to do the should!" Dr. MacGregor

Biography: Dr. Douglas Mathews, MD is a Spine Surgeon who practices in Nashville, TN. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Douglas Mathews, MD is affiliated with TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center and TriStar Centennial Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: As orthopaedic surgeons, AOS (Advanced Ortho & Spine) is fixated on restoring pain-free function to injured or diseased joints and spine. This often requires a very individualized approach, as there are typically multiple factors involved,

Care Philosophy: I have a conservative surgical approach and hope to provide the Middle Tennessee community with easier access to a higher level of Neurosurgical care.

Biography: Dr. Shibayama graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine with honors and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He attended Northwestern University for his undergraduate training, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. His orthopedic residency training was completed in Miami, Florida, at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. In 2006, he completed a one-year fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shibayama is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Shibayama's practice encompasses surgery of the spine. His special interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic spine surgery, and cervical (neck) spinal disorders. He currently treats patients at TOA's Smyrna location. Dr. Shibayama enjoys spending time with his family, weightlifting, biking, swimming, disciplining and mentoring others, and traveling. He is a New Vision Baptist Church member, serving as a deacon.

Care Philosophy: Personalized care for the hand and upper extremity to get patients back to their healthy and active lifestyles.

Care Philosophy: As orthopaedic surgeons, AOS (Advanced Ortho & Spine) is fixated on restoring pain-free function to injured or diseased joints and spine. This often requires a very individualized approach, as there are typically multiple factors involved, and no two patients are exactly alike. There are numerous conservative options at our disposal, and surgery is always our last resort. We utilize the most up-to-date techniques to ensure the greatest opportunity for a full recovery with our patients.