Regenerative Orthopedics Specialist
Dr. Ethan Kellum is a sports medicine fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon leading the advancement of interventional and regenerative orthopedics in the Greater Nashville area. While he continues to perform arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder and knee, his primary focus is helping patients avoid surgery through regenerative treatments including Dezawa MuseCells®. His mission is to restore movement, reduce pain, and promote long-term joint health through minimally invasive, science-backed care.
A trusted physician in professional sports, Dr. Kellum serves as a team physician for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and USA Basketball and has worked with the Boston Celtics. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia, and received fellowship training in sports medicine, shoulder, and arthroscopy at New England Baptist Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. A member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the only medical honor society in the world, and author of several peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Kellum is recognized for his compassionate, holistic approach that blends medical precision with genuine care for each patient.