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Dr. Matthew Parker Willis, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Professional interests include: shoulder surgery, shoulder replacement, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

2400 Patterson Street Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 342-0038

Dr. Matthew Parker Willis, MD is an orthopedist in Nashville, TN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Matthew Parker Willis, MD is affiliated with TriStar Medical Group, Ascension, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, TENNESSEE ORTHOPAEDIC ALLIANCE PA, STAR PHYSICAL THERAPY LP and TRISTAR JOINT REPLACEMENT INSTITUTE LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

2400 Patterson Street Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37203

Some issues Dr. Matthew Parker Willis, 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.

aspiration	144
decompression surgery	10
doctor visit	374
hospital care	27
injections	144
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	7
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
musculoskeletal imaging	55
reconstructive surgery	31
upper extremity surgery	38
X-rays	24

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	24
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

aspiration	168
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	559
hip imaging	14
injections	168
joint surgery	71
minimally invasive procedures	40
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	64
musculoskeletal imaging	103
reconstructive surgery	31
spinal procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	71
X-rays	51

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	30
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

aspiration	152
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	495
injections	152
joint surgery	81
minimally invasive procedures	37
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	67
musculoskeletal imaging	83
reconstructive surgery	44
upper extremity surgery	81
X-rays	16

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	574
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	58
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

aspiration	100
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	319
excision	11
hospital care	12
injections	100
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	57
minimally invasive procedures	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	45
musculoskeletal imaging	42
reconstructive surgery	36
upper extremity surgery	57

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	22
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

aspiration	102
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	280
injections	102
joint surgery	59
minimally invasive procedures	32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	53
musculoskeletal imaging	50
reconstructive surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	59

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	17
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

aspiration	112
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	306
excision	12
injections	112
joint surgery	86
minimally invasive procedures	49
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	69
musculoskeletal imaging	66
reconstructive surgery	37
upper extremity surgery	86

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	19
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

aspiration	110
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	296
excision	16
injections	110
joint surgery	124
minimally invasive procedures	88
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	66
musculoskeletal imaging	63
reconstructive surgery	36
upper extremity surgery	124

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	13
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

aspiration	123
CT scan	16
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	19
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	379
excision	11
injections	123
joint surgery	109
minimally invasive procedures	59
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	64
musculoskeletal imaging	107
reconstructive surgery	50
upper extremity surgery	109
X-rays	26

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	17
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

aspiration	260
CT scan	52
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	34
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	797
excision	14
injections	260
joint surgery	207
minimally invasive procedures	82
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	131
musculoskeletal imaging	208
reconstructive surgery	125
revision surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	207
X-rays	24

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Parker Willis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew Parker Willis, MD treated as an orthopedist in Nashville, TN were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	141
CT scan	34
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	424
excision	12
hip imaging	14
hospital care	19
injections	141
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	94
minimally invasive procedures	47
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	65
musculoskeletal imaging	88
reconstructive surgery	47
revision surgery	25
spinal procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	94
X-rays	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Parker Willis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	225
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	66
85 and over	20
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	140

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Parker Willis, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Parker Willis, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew Parker Willis, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Tennessee 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 Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals

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

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew Parker Willis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriStar Medical Group

Ascension

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown

TENNESSEE ORTHOPAEDIC ALLIANCE PA

STAR PHYSICAL THERAPY LP

TRISTAR JOINT REPLACEMENT INSTITUTE LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$762,690 Reunion $415,763	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $114,539	BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $52,608	Mako $37,298	TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $35,698	Other $106,784
Alpha Orthopedic Systems	$3,717 $3,717
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$2,505 Joint Implants $2,445	DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $60
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,832 Sports Med Shoulder $921	Sports Med Hip $313	SUTUREFIX $78	Q-FIX $56	LENS Surgical Imaging System $54	Other $410
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,094 Sports Medicine $741	Extremities $79	MILAGRO $39	$235
Other	$845 Duexis $153	Equinoxe $138	Regeneten $136	SYNVISC-ONE $83	PENNSAID $79	Other $255

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$665,950
Travel and Lodging	$81,157
Food and Beverage	$21,909
Education	$3,667

Research Payments

Dr. Matthew Parker Willis, MD has received 64 research payments totaling $352,419.

Biography

Dr. Matthew Willis works as an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: rotator cuff repair, musculoskeletal problems, and shoulder replacement. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Willis is affiliated with Ascension and TriStar Medical Group.