Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics

What Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics does

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics is a private, multi-location orthopedic and sports medicine practice operating five clinics across Nashville, Franklin, and Brentwood, Tennessee. The practice delivers patient-driven, integrative care for musculoskeletal conditions spanning sports medicine, joint replacement (knee and hip), minimally invasive spine surgery, hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery, and Achilles tendon repair. Supporting services include onsite digital X-ray and MRI, physical and occupational therapy, image-guided injections, and same-day appointments.

The practice's technology portfolio centers on advanced surgical techniques rather than a unified platform: 3D-printed patient-specific osteotomy guides for distal radius malunion correction, arthroscopic MACI cartilage restoration (first performed in Tennessee in March 2025), endoscopic carpal tunnel release, and computer-navigated anterior-approach hip replacement. These capabilities are delivered by board-certified, fellowship-trained subspecialists — ten of whom have been named Nashville Top Doctors by Castle Connolly. Patient engagement infrastructure includes the healow patient portal and a Clearpath integration for digital medical records access.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service professional billing (office visits, surgical procedures, image-guided injections), ancillary diagnostic imaging (MRI, X-ray), onsite physical therapy, and durable medical equipment sales (braces, crutches, boots, splints). Pricing is insurance-based with co-pays collected at check-in, separate billing for procedures, imaging, and equipment, plus ancillary fees (e.g., $15 per FMLA/disability form). Care Credit financing is accepted. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with online booking, a dedicated phone line, and physician-profile-led content marketing, supplemented by celebrity patient endorsements for credibility.

Name

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics

Legal name

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics

Website

https://eliteorthopaedic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics is a private, five-location orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Nashville, Franklin, and Brentwood, Tennessee, delivering subspecialized musculoskeletal care from board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons to both elite athletes and community patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Services

NAICS

Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Medicine (HLAKALAB), Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Hand & Upper Extremity (HLAKALAF), Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG), Pain Management (Spine & Musculoskeletal) (HLAKALAM)

Keywords

• Orthopedic surgery
• Sports medicine
• Joint replacement
• Musculoskeletal care
• Physical therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation and Office Visits: Office visits with board-certified orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists. New patients and MRI patients advised to arrive 30 minutes early; returning patients arrive 10 minutes prior.
2. Surgical Procedures: Surgical interventions including joint replacement, minimally invasive procedures, arthroscopic surgery, and fracture treatments. Hip replacements last 15-20 years typically.
3. Injections and Pain Management: Image-guided steroid injections, nerve blocks, and anesthetics for joint pain, back pain, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
4. Diagnostic Imaging: Onsite digital X-ray and MRI services. Injections, MRI, surgery, and medical equipment such as casts and splints billed separately from office visits.
5. Physical Therapy: Physical therapy and occupational therapy services provided onsite. Services billed separately from surgical global period.
6. Medical Equipment and Supplies: Durable medical equipment including braces, crutches, boots, and splints. Billed separately from other services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics provides patient-driven, integrative orthopedic and sports medicine care across five Nashville metro locations. Core services include joint replacement surgery (knee and hip), sports medicine treatment, hand/wrist and foot/ankle surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, and Achilles tendon repair. Supporting services include onsite diagnostic imaging, image-guided injections, physical and occupational therapy, and same-day appointments.

Product overview

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics is a multi-location orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee. The practice operates as a unified service offering centered on fellowship-trained subspecialists who provide patient-driven, integrative care for musculoskeletal pain and disability. Their portfolio includes sports medicine, joint replacement surgeries (knee and hip), minimally invasive spine surgery, hand and wrist surgery (including carpal tunnel and 3D-printed osteotomy), foot and ankle surgery, and Achilles tendon repair. Supporting services include onsite imaging (digital X-ray and MRI), physical and occupational therapy, pain-relieving injections with image guidance, and same-day appointments. The practice distinguishes itself through VIP-level care standards and advanced procedures such as MACI cartilage restoration and computer-navigated joint replacement. Patients can access their health information through the healow patient portal and manage medical records digitally via Clearpath partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Medicine Sports medicine services for athletes and active individuals treating ACL tears, MCL/PCL tears, rotator cuff tears, UCL tears, meniscus injuries, and other sports-related injuries, delivered by fellowship-trained specialists.
• Joint Replacement Surgeries Total knee replacement, total hip replacement, and revision surgeries using advanced techniques including anterior and posterior hip approaches with computer navigation for precise implant positioning.
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Minimally invasive surgical techniques for spine conditions including disc displacement, degenerative disc disease, and nerve compression, designed to reduce scarring, lower complication risk, and promote faster healing than open surgery.
• Hand and Wrist Surgery Surgical and non-surgical treatment for hand and wrist conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, UCL tears, and wrist injuries, with advanced procedures such as endoscopic carpal tunnel release and 3D-printed osteotomy for complex wrist reconstructions.
• Foot and Ankle Surgery Treatment for foot and ankle conditions including Achilles tendon repair, plantar fasciitis, bunions, arthritis, stress fractures, ankle sprains, turf toe, and lower extremity pain, with both conservative and surgical options.
• Achilles Tendon Repair Surgical repair of Achilles tendon ruptures and tendonitis using minimally invasive techniques, sewing torn ends together or using grafts from other tendons, with 6-12 month recovery including physical therapy.
• Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery Surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome including open carpal tunnel release and endoscopic carpal tunnel release, with endoscopic approach using small incisions, camera, and specialized tools for less invasive treatment and faster healing.
• Injections Pain-relieving injections using image guidance technology to deliver anti-inflammatory medication, including nerve block injections for diagnosis, corticosteroids for back, neck, and joint pain, and epidural injections for spinal conditions.
• Physical Therapy Onsite physical therapy and occupational therapy services with sophisticated rehabilitation facilities supporting pre-surgical therapy and post-surgical recovery from surgery and injuries.
• Imaging Onsite diagnostic imaging including digital X-ray and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) for accurate diagnosis without requiring outside referrals.
• Same-Day Appointments Same-day appointment availability for urgent orthopedic and sports medicine needs, allowing patients to be seen quickly for acute injuries and conditions.
• MACI (Matrix-induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation) Cutting-edge cell therapy for cartilage restoration in the knee that regrows patient's cartilage cells in a lab and reimplants them to promote healing and long-term joint health.
• 3D-Printed Osteotomy Innovative surgical technique using CT scanning, virtual surgical planning, and custom 3D-printed surgical guides for correcting distal radius malunions, enabling precise bone cuts and hardware placement tailored to each patient's anatomy.
• TOUCH CMC 1 Thumb Joint Replacement Modern treatment for thumb arthritis for patients with advanced thumb arthritis who have difficulty with everyday tasks like opening jars, turning keys, gripping objects, and pinching.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Arthroscopic MACI procedure in Tennessee performed March 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MPOWER Performance InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysical therapy partner providing rehabilitation services to Elite patients post-surgery. Located in Green Hills building next to Elite office. Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line and Sheryl utilized MPOWER for physical therapy recovery after surgeries at Elite.
• Vanderbilt University Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Mihir J. Desai joined Elite from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. William B. Gilbert Jr. completed orthopedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• OrthoCarolina: Large independent orthopedic specialty practice in the Carolinas with a fellowship-trained subspecialty model across all major body parts and integrated PT/imaging. Closest operating-model analog to Elite outside of Tennessee.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Large multi-subspecialty orthopedic practice with a fellowship-trained physician model, integrated imaging/PT, and a strong regional brand. Closest functional analog to Elite's subspecialty model and VIP experience positioning, though operating in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic.
• Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA): The largest orthopedic specialty group in Tennessee, with multiple Nashville-area locations and a similar multi-subspecialty model covering sports medicine, joint replacement, hand, foot/ankle, and spine. Direct geographic competitor in the same Nashville metro market.

Emerging players

• ATSI / Advanced Therapy Solutions Institute: Outpatient therapy and rehabilitation provider serving orthopedic post-surgical patients. Comparable on the physical therapy/rehabilitation side of Elite's integrated service offering.

Others

• Stryker (Mako Smart Robotics): Orthopedic device manufacturer whose Mako robotic-arm system is used in joint replacement procedures. Relevant to Elite's joint replacement service line as both an enabling technology provider and a benchmark for advanced-orthopedic positioning.
• MPOWER Performance Institute: Onsite physical therapy partner to Elite (co-located in Green Hills). Provides post-surgical rehab for Elite patients and represents the integrated PT side of the orthopedic care continuum.
• Treace Medical Concepts: Foot and ankle orthopedic medical device company (Lapiplasty). Represents an enabling technology/commercial partner in the foot/ankle subspecialty where Elite offers surgical care.

Broad incumbents

• Vanderbilt Orthopaedics: Academic orthopedic department at Vanderbilt University Medical Center offering sports medicine, joint replacement, hand, foot/ankle, and spine care across the same Nashville region. Competes for both patients and surgeon talent (Elite has hired multiple surgeons from Vanderbilt).
• Trinity Health Orthopedics: National Catholic health system with orthopedic service lines across multiple states. Representative hospital-system competitor that employs orthopedic specialists and competes for community referrals.
• HCA Healthcare TriStar Orthopedics: TriStar Health (HCA affiliate) operates multiple orthopedic programs in Nashville-area hospitals. Competes for joint replacement and sports medicine volume through hospital-employed surgeons and integrated delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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