SMITHVILLE, Tenn., (Aug. 8, 2024) - Ascension Saint Thomas is introducing personalized orthopedic care to Smithville and Sparta with the addition of John R. Weaver, M.D. As the sole orthopedic surgeon in this area, Dr. Weaver brings more than 35 years of dedicated experience in treating bone, muscle and joint conditions.
Dr. Weaver's practice focuses on personalized care, emphasizing a patient-centric approach that begins with attentive listening to understand each individual's health concerns. Specializing in orthopedic surgery for patients of all ages, Dr. Weaver has a special interest in treating conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, fractures and performing both hip and total knee replacements.
"We are thrilled to have Dr. John R. Weaver join us," said Neal Kelley, Regional Hospital President for Ascension Saint Thomas. "His extensive experience and compassionate approach align perfectly with our mission to provide exceptional orthopedic care to our communities."
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Weaver, please contact Ascension Saint Thomas at 931-738-9333 or visit healthcare.ascension.org.
Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non-profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, with more than 250 sites of care that cover a 45-county area in Tennessee consisting of 16 hospitals and a network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.
Across the state, Ascension Saint Thomas and its partner organizations employ more than 13,000 dedicated associates who care for millions of patients each year. Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Ascension, one of the nation’s largest faith-based healthcare organizations committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension includes approximately 134,000 associates, 35,000 affiliated providers and 140 hospitals, serving communities in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Visit www.ascension.org.
