Dr. Paul Grutter, MD

Dr. Grutter shoulder surgeon nashville tn

Dr. Grutter is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder surgery, arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement.  He trained at the most well known and respected medical center in the world, Johns Hopkins.  Dr. Grutter is board certified in both Orthopaedic surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and is fellowship trained in Shoulder and Elbow surgery.

 

Dr. Grutter was previously an assistant Orthopaedic surgeon for the Baltimore Orioles and has provided Orthopaedic care for numerous Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Polish and British Special Forces as well as the US Navy, Air Force, Marines, Army and Coast Guard.

 

Having been a former collegiate scholarship athlete, Dr. Grutter commonly cares for athletes of all kinds.  Dr. Grutter played on two NCAA Division II playoff football teams and was the team captain of the 1994 team which finished ranked 9th in the nation. He was a 1st team MIAA All-Conference inside linebacker and a NCAA Division II All-American. 

 

Medical School

University of Missouri-Columbia

 

Residency

Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University

 

Fellowship
Johns Hopkins, Baltimore Maryland - Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

 

 

Board Certification

Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

 

 

Areas of Specialty

Rotator Cuff Repair
Anterior Hip Replacement
Outpatient Total Hip Arthroplasty
Robotic Partial Knee Replacement
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
Robotic Total Knee Replacement
Clavicle Fracture
Shoulder Arthritis
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

 

Military Service and Commendations

United States Air Force

Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement and meritorious service during Operation Enduring Freedom, Forward Operating Base – Salerno, Afghanistan

Air Force Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement and meritorious service to the United States Air Force 

NATO Medal for service in relation to ISAF Operation

Air Force Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Star in recognition of service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

Army Combat Action Badge in recognition of Soldiers personally engaged by the enemy

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border

National Defense Service Medal

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and was a member of the Honor Flight - USAF Officer Training School.