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Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA

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(510 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: knee injury, knee pain, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

6606 Charlotte Pike Suite 104
Nashville, TN 37209

(615) 322-5000

Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA is in Nashville, TN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

6606 Charlotte Pike Suite 104
Nashville, TN 37209

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6002 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37205

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Some issues Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA treated as in Nashville, TN during 2012 were joint surgery, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	89
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	115
hip imaging	19
hospital care	27
injections	89
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	134
lower extremity surgery	49
minimally invasive procedures	103
musculoskeletal imaging	115
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	31
synovectomy	22
upper extremity surgery	85
X-rays	134

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA treated as in Nashville, TN during 2013 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	65
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	96
excision	15
hospital care	41
injections	65
inpatient care	41
joint surgery	122
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	97
musculoskeletal imaging	78
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	25
tendon surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	110
X-rays	91

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	119

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	37
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA treated as in Nashville, TN during 2014 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	304
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	155
excision	16
hospital care	32
injections	304
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	108
lower extremity surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	81
musculoskeletal imaging	51
reconstructive surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	94
X-rays	51

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	43
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA treated as in Nashville, TN during 2015 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	309
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	203
excision	17
hospital care	21
injections	309
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	112
minimally invasive procedures	79
musculoskeletal imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	33
upper extremity surgery	112
X-rays	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	544
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA treated as in Nashville, TN during 2016 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	181
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	198
excision	13
hospital care	15
injections	181
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	136
minimally invasive procedures	83
musculoskeletal imaging	40
reconstructive surgery	53
tendon surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	136
X-rays	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA treated as in Nashville, TN during 2017 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	305
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	55
decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	248
excision	20
hospital care	15
injections	305
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	218
minimally invasive procedures	187
musculoskeletal imaging	29
reconstructive surgery	31
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	218
X-rays	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	43
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA treated as in Nashville, TN during 2018 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	101
doctor visit	138
injections	101
joint surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	12
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA treated as in Nashville, TN during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	86
doctor visit	249
injections	86

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	13
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA treated as in Nashville, TN during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	49
doctor visit	240
injections	49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA treated as in Nashville, TN during 2021 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	66
doctor visit	282
injections	66
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA treated as in Nashville, TN during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
doctor visit	262
injections	82

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	11
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA treated as in Nashville, TN were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	148
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	29
decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	198
excision	16
hip imaging	19
hospital care	25
injections	148
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	106
lower extremity surgery	21
minimally invasive procedures	105
musculoskeletal imaging	54
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	27
synovectomy	22
tendon surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	109
X-rays	59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	209
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	66
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	136

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	10
Dementia	7

Education & Training

He is certified by the Board Certification: Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Tennessee.

Board Certification: Board Certification: Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (2005)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 510 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Kyle Thomas Brooks, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-06

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Kyle Brooks is excellent. He takes his time. His explanations, discussions are informative. He shows a complete degree of respect to the patient and the issues at hand.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-22

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Recommended friend to DR Polkowski and Dr. Brooks. She met them, liked them both and now scheduled for knee surgery in August. She is thrilled!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-03

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Always pleasant and knowledgeable. He is very easy to talk/work with every time I see him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-04

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Answer all my questions and everything went smoothly

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-11

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Excellent

Biography

Mr. Kyle Brooks' specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: knee injury, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and hip injury. Mr. Brooks has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Nashville, TN.