Brentwood, Tennessee-based 7 Springs Orthopedics has launched its 10th orthopedic clinic.
7 Springs Orthopedics Launches 10th Orthopedic Clinic

Venture capital firms Altitude Ventures and Frist Cressey Ventures co-led the financing of this expansion. The newest clinic is located in Winchester, Tennessee, and is launched in affiliation with LifePoint Health’s Southern Tennessee Regional Health System.
7 Springs Orthopedics CEO Mark Tulloch expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership. “We are excited about our partnership with LifePoint Health’s Southern Regional Health System.”
Tulloch continued, “As we plan our future growth, innovative partnerships like this can result in a healthcare delivery model that places the highest priority on the patient and family needs.”
7 Springs Orthopedics has expanded to 10 orthopedic clinics and six physical therapy facilities since opening its doors in 2018. The group initially started with five facilities. 7 Springs Orthopedics is “becoming one of the largest musculoskeletal providers in the Central Tennessee area.” The company plans to continue its quick expansion.
Frist Cressey Ventures Co-Founder Senator Bill Frist, M.D., commented, “It is encouraging to see the continued expansion of 7 Springs Orthopedics throughout Middle Tennessee. Patient-centered models that drive improved access to specialty care, especially in rural areas, are an integral part of the health care solution nationwide.”
7 Springs Orthopedics provides comprehensive orthopedic care and offers a wide array of services. It has 10 Tennessee locations including Antioch, Brentwood, East Nashville, Lawrenceburg, Manchester, Murfreesboro, Shelbyville, Spring Hill, White House, and Winchester.
LifePoint Health Senior Vice President for Physician Enterprise and Strategic Growth Aaron Lewis stated, “We are looking forward to partnering with 7 Springs Orthopedics to provide excellent, patient-centered orthopedic and physical therapy services.”
Lewis continued, “We are always proud to work with like-minded organizations to provide affordable, convenient access to high-quality care that helps us achieve our mission of Making Communities Healthier.”

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We implemented a similar approach last year. Early results are promising but we're still gathering 12-month follow-up data. Happy to share our protocol if anyone is interested.
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