William Kurtz, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon & President at Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance,

Dr. William Kurtz, M.D., is a prominent orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements, currently serving as a board member at The OrthoForum. He is also the President of the Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance (TOA) and Chief of Orthopedics at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Education and Training

Undergraduate: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University.
Medical School: M.D. from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors.
Residency: Completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Fellowship: Undertook a subspecialty fellowship in adult reconstructive joint surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.

Professional Experience

Dr. Kurtz has been with TOA since 2006, performing approximately 450 joint replacements annually. His practice focuses primarily on primary joint replacements, with a smaller percentage dedicated to revision surgeries. He is actively involved in orthopedic research and implant development, holding over 14 patents related to knee and hip replacement technologies.1 2 3

Leadership Roles

President: Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance (since August 2006).
Chief of Orthopedics: St. Thomas Midtown Hospital (since January 2021).
Board Member: The OrthoForum (since January 2022) and Conformis, Inc., focusing on surgical advisory roles for custom knee and hip replacements.2 3 4

Community Involvement

Dr. Kurtz has also contributed to community health initiatives, including founding the Nashville chapter of Operation Walk, which provides free joint replacements to those in need.1 2

In summary, Dr. William Kurtz is a highly qualified orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in joint replacement surgery, significant leadership roles within the orthopedic community, and a commitment to improving patient care through innovative practices and community service.