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Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, MD

(Dr. Robert Witherspoon Lowe III, MD)

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: injuries, musculoskeletal problems, spine problems

345 23rd Avenue North #212
Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 963-9200

Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, MD is a spine surgeon in Brentwood, TN specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, MD is affiliated with TriStar Health, Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance, Ascension, TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital and TENNESSEE ORTHOPAEDIC ALLIANCE PA.

Office Locations

Address:

134 Franklin Road
Brentwood, TN 37027

Address:

215 Gothic Court
Franklin, TN 37067

Address:

315 N. Washington Avenue South Building - Suite 150
Cookeville, TN 38501

Address:

3443 Dickerson Park Suite 480
Nashville, TN 37207

Address:

345 23rd Avenue North #212
Nashville, TN 37203

Address:

8 City Boulevard (west End/charlotte Ave.)
Nashville, TN 37209

Address:

X 05020

Some issues Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, 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.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
aspiration	41
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	502
hip imaging	21
hospital care	17
injections	106
inpatient care	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	22
musculoskeletal imaging	21
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	47
pain management	65
spinal procedures	362
X-rays	261

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	31
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
aspiration	52
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	414
hip imaging	27
hospital care	33
injections	119
inpatient care	33
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	10
musculoskeletal imaging	27
nerve procedures	18
pain management	67
pelvic imaging	29
spinal procedures	211
X-rays	231

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	30
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
aspiration	19
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	411
hospital care	26
injections	56
inpatient care	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
nerve procedures	24
pain management	37
pelvic imaging	14
spinal procedures	172
X-rays	114

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	598
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	68
Less than 65	140

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
aspiration	13
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	587
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	10
injections	42
inpatient care	10
lower extremity surgery	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	63
nerve procedures	31
pain management	29
spinal procedures	307
X-rays	191

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	36
Less than 65	124

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

decompression surgery	9
doctor visit	548
injections	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	40
nerve procedures	9
pain management	18
spinal procedures	142
X-rays	85

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	19
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	655
injections	10
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	36
nerve procedures	18
pain management	11
spinal procedures	210
X-rays	125

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	14
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	590
injections	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	30
nerve procedures	32
pain management	14
spinal procedures	134
X-rays	49

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	240

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	20
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	9
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	519
image guided procedures	17
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
nerve procedures	13
pain management	16
spinal procedures	95
X-rays	39

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	25
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	1072
image guided procedures	13
injections	11
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	48
nerve procedures	40
pain management	12
spinal procedures	389
X-rays	277

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Brentwood, TN were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
aspiration	31
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	590
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	24
hospital care	21
image guided procedures	15
injections	44
inpatient care	21
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	33
musculoskeletal imaging	24
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	26
pain management	30
pelvic imaging	21
spinal procedures	231
X-rays	155

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	282
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	24
75 to 84	86
Less than 65	72
65 to 74	145

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Residency: Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriStar Health

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

Ascension

TriStar Centennial Medical Center

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

TENNESSEE ORTHOPAEDIC ALLIANCE PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Brentwood, TN.

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Overall Rating: 4.0 2017-03-06

Had vertebral fractures, Dr Lowe performed surgery and I was pain free a couple of days later. He is a very good surgeon. Bedside/Office manner is okay, but he can be dismissive and does not always listen to what the patient has to say. If I need an orthopedic surgeon in the future I would go to him again.  Overall I'd recommend him to family or friends for his surgical skill and great results.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert W. Lowe III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,238 Spine $1,841	VIPER $159	MIS $97	Thoracolumbar $62	ARTHROPLASTY $41	Other $38
Globus Medical, Inc.	$2,132 Excelsius Robotics System $1,428	Excelsius - GPS $314	Altera $113	CREO $78	RISE $69	Other $129
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,721 OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION $952	MazorX Renaissance $536	MazorX - Renaissance $110	O-ARM-ST $79	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $19	Other $25
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,575 Biomet SpinalPak $895	Biomet SpinalPak / OrthoPak $600	Mobi-C $49	Spinal Pak 2 $17	EBI Bone Healing System $15
Synaptive Medical Inc.	$1,366 BRIGHTMATTER GUIDE/Modus V $1,366
Other	$6,126 I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $1,243	Thoracolumbar Therapies $889	Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System $600	Kick, Airo, Curve, Buzz, Node, Exact Trac, Novalis, TramaCad, Elements $320	TITAN NANOLOCK $229	Other $2,845

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,735
Travel and Lodging	$7,298
Education	$125

Biography

Dr. Robert Lowe is a physician who specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is affiliated with Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance and Ascension. After attending Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Case Western Reserve University.

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