Robert B. Snyder, MD

Dr. Snyder is a 1972 graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan. He served two years of surgical residency at the University of Pittsburgh, and completed his orthopaedic training at Vanderbilt University. He was certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and practices with The Lipscomb Clinic-Harding Care Center of Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance. With every patient, he works to exemplify the objective of superior service and quality orthopaedic care.

Dr. Snyder's medical interests include fitness and general musculoskeletal care with a special interest in joint replacement. During his many years in practice, he has developed a wide knowledge of the latest techniques in spine care, reverse total shoulder replacements, and minimally invasive surgery for knee and hip replacement through the Zimmer Institute.

During Desert Storm, Dr. Snyder worked as an orthopaedic consultant at Ft. Campbell. He served as associate team physician from 1980 to1990 for the athletic teams at Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University including Vanderbilts NIT basketball championship at Madison Square Garden. He frequently presents lectures and teaches with Orthopaedics Overseas in Peru.

He is a past President of the medical staff of Saint Thomas Hospital, of the Nashville Orthopaedic Society, and of the Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Society.

Away from the office, Dr. Snyder enjoys travelling, gardening and reading. He and his wife, Paula, have two children.

Dr. Snyder's personal website is: www.robertbsnydermd.com

Education

• Undergraduate
  Kalamazoo College
  Kalamazoo, MI (B.S. - Chemistry - 1968)
  
  
• Belmont University
  Nashville, TN (B.S. - Mathematics - 2005)
  
  
• Medical School
  Wayne State University School of Medicine
  Detroit, MI (M.D. 1972)
  
  
• Internship
  General Surgery
  University of Pittsburgh Hospitals
  Pittsburgh, PA (1972-1973)
  
  
• Residency
  General Surgery
  University of Pittsburgh
  Pittsburgh, PA (1973-1974)
  
  
• Residency
  Orthopaedic Surgery
  Vanderbilt Medical Center
  Nashville, TN (1974-1977)

Honors & Awards

• Seton Society Medal, St. Thomas Health Services, 2006
• George Burris Memorial Award, Medical Staff, St. Thomas Hospital, 2004

Professional Organization Membership

• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
• American Medical Association
• Arthroscopy Association of North America
• Tennessee Medical Association
• Nashville Academy of Medicine
• Harbison Surgical Society
• Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Society
• Nashville Orthopaedic Society