Thomas E. Tompkins, MD
 Dr. Tompkins attended Vanderbilt Medical School, graduating in 1979. He trained for two years in General Surgery and then completed an Orthopaedic Residency at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Following his residency, Dr. Tompkins completed a Fellowship in Total Joint Replacement at the Institute of Bone and Joint Surgery in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Tompkins is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and was re-certified in 1997 and 2008.
Dr. Tompkins joined Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance in 1986. He specializes in Total Joint Replacement and Adult Reconstructive Surgery. He also has extensive experience in comprehensive orthopaedics with a special interest in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder and work related injuries.
Dr. Tompkins was on football scholarship while a Vanderbilt undergraduate and played four years for the Commodores before a knee injury ended his playing career midway through is senior year.
He serves as team physician for the Nashville Figure Skating Club and has traveled internationally as team physician for the U.S. Figure Skating Team.
Dr. Tompkins and his wife, Kathy have five children. In his time away from the office, Dr. Tompkins enjoys playing golf and gardening.
Education
- Undergraduate Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN (B.S. 1974)
- Medical School
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Nashville, TN (M.D. 1979)
- Residency
Orthopaedic and General Surgery
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
- Fellowship
Total Joint Replaceemnt
Institute of Bone and Joint Surgery
Phoenix, Arizona
Honors & Awards
- Outstanding Orthopaedic Resident Paper 1985
- Athletic Scholarship - Football, Vanderbilt University
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