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Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD

(Dr. Christopher Cook, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Professional interests include: hammer toe surgery, musculoskeletal problems, diabetes, and more.

500 Saundersville Road
Hendersonville, TN 37075

(615) 329-6600

Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Lebanon, TN specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD is affiliated with TriStar Health, TriStar Summit Medical Center, Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance, Ascension and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown.

Office Locations

1035 South Hartmann Drive
Lebanon, TN 37090

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TriStar Summit Medical Center

500 Saundersville Road
Hendersonville, TN 37075

(615) 329-6600

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5651 Frist Boulevard Suite 200
Hermitage, TN 37076

(615) 885-0200

(615) 885-0267

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7116 Nolensville Road Suite 704
Nolensville, TN 37135

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77 Belinda Parkway Suite 201
Mount Juliet, TN 37122

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Some issues Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

injections

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD performed more injections, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

reconstructive surgery

spine X-ray

total knee replacement

In 2012, Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD performed more joint reconstruction, reconstructive surgery, spine X-ray, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lebanon, TN during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	203
doctor visit	308
hip imaging	27
hospital care	36
injections	203
inpatient care	36
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	74
nursing home care	82
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	87

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lebanon, TN during 2013 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	250
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	427
hip imaging	50
hospital care	21
injections	250
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	50
lower extremity surgery	50
musculoskeletal imaging	137
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	50
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	137

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	51
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	18
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lebanon, TN during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	339
doctor visit	491
hip imaging	47
injections	339
joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	52
musculoskeletal imaging	211
reconstructive surgery	52
X-rays	211

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	40
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lebanon, TN during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	511
doctor visit	604
hip imaging	76
injections	511
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	38
musculoskeletal imaging	218
reconstructive surgery	38
X-rays	218

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	654
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	94
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lebanon, TN during 2016 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	840
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	892
excision	11
injections	856
joint surgery	67
lower extremity surgery	44
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	233
reconstructive surgery	44
spinal procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	244

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	38
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lebanon, TN during 2017 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	992
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	1020
excision	17
injections	1040
joint surgery	99
lower extremity surgery	53
minimally invasive procedures	46
musculoskeletal imaging	275
pain management	13
reconstructive surgery	53
spinal procedures	15
upper extremity surgery	46
X-rays	290

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	457
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	41
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lebanon, TN during 2018 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1028
doctor visit	1055
injections	1049
joint surgery	74
lower extremity surgery	74
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	316
reconstructive surgery	63
spinal procedures	16
synovectomy	11
X-rays	332

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	37
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lebanon, TN during 2019 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1028
doctor visit	1209
injections	1058
joint surgery	67
lower extremity surgery	67
musculoskeletal imaging	427
reconstructive surgery	67
spinal procedures	30
X-rays	457

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	551
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	44
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lebanon, TN during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1057
doctor visit	1102
injections	1091
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	56
musculoskeletal imaging	383
reconstructive surgery	56
spinal procedures	57
X-rays	440

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	54
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lebanon, TN during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	919
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	1107
excision	12
injections	961
joint surgery	121
lower extremity surgery	68
minimally invasive procedures	53
musculoskeletal imaging	179
reconstructive surgery	68
spinal procedures	64
upper extremity surgery	53
X-rays	243

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	62
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lebanon, TN during 2022 were injections, aspiration, rehabilitation and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	897
doctor visit	1083
injections	952
joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	52
manual therapy	36
musculoskeletal imaging	125
reconstructive surgery	52
rehabilitation	220
spinal procedures	57
X-rays	182

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	55
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Lebanon, TN were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	733
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	845
excision	13
hip imaging	50
hospital care	28
injections	755
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	62
lower extremity surgery	51
manual therapy	36
minimally invasive procedures	33
musculoskeletal imaging	234
nerve procedures	13
nursing home care	82
open surgery	13
pain management	13
reconstructive surgery	50
rehabilitation	220
spinal procedures	32
synovectomy	11
upper extremity surgery	33
X-rays	258

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD.

**Gender**
Female	319
Male	150

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	420
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	46
75 to 84	131
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	243

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Residency: University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriStar Health

TriStar Summit Medical Center

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

Ascension

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher M. Cook, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Catalyst OrthoScience	$1,095 Archer 3D Software $730	Catalyst Total CSR $292	R1 Reverse Total Shoulder $72
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,066 Persona $463	Avenir $281	ROSA-Knee $119	Compositcp $21	Knee Creations Brand $20	Other $163
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,000 DELTA $680	VAPR $144	OMNISPAN $96	HEALIX $46	DYNACORD $34
Stryker Corporation	$205 Gamma $70	VersiTomic $30	1688 $30	FORMULA $23	ICONIX $13	Other $39
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$191 Joint Implants $191
Other	$876 SMR $112	Surgicel Powder $109	OsteoAMP $86	XOLAIR $84	ENSITE PRECISION $81	Other $402

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,607
Travel and Lodging	$1,063
Education	$762

Biography

Dr. Christopher Cook works as an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. After completing medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of North Carolina (UNC). Dr. Cook's areas of expertise include diabetes, foot problems, and bunion surgery. He is professionally affiliated with TriStar Summit Medical Center, Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance, and Ascension.