Juris Shibayama, M.D.

I had been having back problems for about 25 years; the deterioration of my L5-S1disc happened gradually, until the pain went down my left leg. Fortunately, I heard about Dr. Shibayama’s work; he explained the minimally invasive lumbar fusion technique to me, and it was the best decision ever, I regret not having done it sooner. The relief was immediate; once I left the clinic, the nerve pain was completely gone. I am now in my fifth week, walking 1.5 miles a day and gradually returning to my routine. God bless Dr. Shibayama and his team.

I can't say enough good things about this doctor and his office. He goes above and beyond for his patients. He is not just a doctor but he is a friend and a brother in Christ. He truly wants the best for every human being that steps foot into his office. He is the doctor that will reach out to you personally to ask you how you're doing. Not send an email or have his office do it for him. If you were thinking about having surgery I would not think twice but to use doctor Shibayama

Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance Murfreesboro. I had a good experience for my first visit. Dr. Juris Shibayama was great and prayed with in at the end of my visit. The office staff was great too.

Very first experience here. It was clean, quiet and the staff were all pleasant. I felt that the Doctor addressed my concerns at the forefront and answered any questions I had. All around very nice visit.

My family is very greatful for dr Shibayama. My wife found him months ago searching high and low for a dr who would listen to her after suffering extreme back and leg pain after having a baby. It was discovered after delivery she has spondylolthesis with a pars defect bilaterally. She had also been suffering for about 7 years with dibilitating arm pain. She saw her primary care,. Obgyn, and traveled hours to see multiple neuro/ortho surgeons who all wrote her off. She has been very limited in her arm for years and found the lower body symtpoms dibilitating. She reached out to dr shibayama who was not only willing but ready to help. He is an 8 he round trip for us so he allowed her to send her disc in, reviewed them, and then contacted her to discuss what he found. We met in person with him to discuss surgery. He was not just thorough,. He was sympathetic and kind. To rher cervical spine we were very pleased to find rhat endoscopic was an option. Surgery was scheduled and my wife’s arm symtpoms are night and day. Because her nerve had been compressed for so long she is still recovering but her oain is managed with medication and she only needs it during heavy work days. This is a complete 180 from her pre operation.she will need a fusion for her lumbar and we would not trust anyone other than dr shibayama.. During my wife’s cervical recovery, only a week in I took a wrong step and my disc ruptured. The pain was excruciating, and dr shibayama again was there for our family in a time of need.. Dr shibayama puts humanity in healthcare again. He does not abandon you when things don’t go as planned and my wife particularly has never experienced this type of after care after surgery. He gives us faith that there is a future without pain, I recommend him to everyone

So thankful to have met Dr Shibayama who recently preformed a spinal fusion and revision on my lower back. I truly believe that he cares about his patients and takes the time to educate and understand. I will never let another individual touch my back, I am a week post op and already feeling better.

Dr. Juris Shibayama is an Amazing Neuro Surgeon!!! He is very professional and is Highly recommend

I truly enjoyed my visit with the Dr. he PRAYED with me which is huge. He also w Nate’s to try things other Drs haven’t offered. I’m thrilled to see where this goes. Thank you for the help

I came across Dr. Shibayama through a Facebook video where he was explaining different spinal surgeries, treatments, and protocols. I live in Texas and he is in Tennessee, but I decided to reach out and send him my information. From the very beginning, his staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Dr. Shibayama took the time to thoroughly review my case—not just my MRIs and imaging, but also my medical notes and the three and a half years of notes and research I’ve personally kept throughout my medical journey. What really stood out to me was that he genuinely listened. He took the time to hear everything I had to say and answered every question I could think of. He even called me after hours to discuss my case and gave me several ideas for possible paths forward. Surgery isn’t necessarily the right answer for me at this exact moment, and I really appreciated that he didn’t try to push me toward that. He was very honest, thoughtful, and I believe sincerely focused on helping me figure out the best path forward. Based on my experience with him, his knowledge, his demeanor, and his willingness to personally take the time to help someone who doesn’t even live in his state, I will absolutely make the trip to Tennessee to see him in person if/when surgery or further treatment becomes necessary. Super nice guy, extremely intelligent, and clearly someone who genuinely cares about his patients. I’m very grateful/blessed that he took the time to review my case and speak with me. Very rare in today’s world; God Bless. Thank you again. -Zach

Highest recommendation, absolutely great!!! Best bedside manner, makes certain you understand your diagnosis and treatment plan. Genuinely a prayerful Christian physician ❤️🙏❤️

I have been a long time patient of Dr Shibayama he is a gifted surgeon and very compassionate towards patients. He has allowed me to move forward in life by bettering my physical condition and I am grateful to him for his efforts and it has allowed me to live a fuller life. TOA is an excellent choice for your orthopedic care. They are a wonderful team of professionals.

Dr. Shibayama was my second opinion and he seems very confident that he can help me. I will update my review once I’ve had surgery.

Dr. Shibayama is very caring. He listens to his patients and try to understand their pain and provide the correct solution to alleviate their pain. And always will to pray with you. He is an excellent doctor and I would recommend him to anyone dealing with back pain.

Dr. Shibayama is an excellent surgeon. I had a Laminectomy in April 2026 and the healing was going very well until around week 7 or 8. I started to have some of the previous pain as well and some new symptoms I had not had before. After sending me for an MRI he realized another surgery , lumbar fusion, was needed. I had that procedure yesterday. He discovered some areas of concern that were not visible on X-rays. I am happy to report he was able to correct those as well. If you ever need a back specialists I recommend Dr. Shibayama every time! You cannot go wrong with him. I also want to note that he prays for with his patients at the end of an appointment as well as before every surgery and procedure. As a Christian, that is very important to me! He’s the best!

I had a back surgery performed by Dr Shibayama recently. Less stressful and most successful surgery! I highly recommend Dr Shibayama as one of the best back surgeons

Dr Shibayama was very business like and addressed my back issues and offered a solution to go forward. He was very professional and prayed with me. I left feeling very good about Dr Shibayama. I look forward to continue being his patient. The whole appointment was excellent. The staff there were very helpful and friendly and all of them smiled!

Dr Shibayama was wonderful. From the first time I spoke with him, through the surgery and after. I drove 7 hours to have the surgery because I trusted his skill and felt so comfortable with him. It has been a great experience. I would not trust anyone else with my surgery. I will recommend him to anyone that is need of surgery.

I met Dr Shibayama in March 2026 when I was referred for a cervical replacement surgery. From the first time I walked into the office I felt at peace. It made me feel even more welcomed when on his intake form, it asked if I wanted anything prayed for. At the end of my first visit we prayed together. It was such a blessing to me. I scheduled my surgery and before surgery we prayed together and at every subsequent appointment we’ve prayed. This is something very meaningful to me. I’ve had wonderful success with my surgery procedure. He and his staff treated me like a patient and not a number in a queue. I would recommend Dr Shibayama to anyone. He is an amazing doctor.

Dr. Shibayama is everything you could hope for in a surgeon. I've never experienced this level of sincere care from such a talented doctor. His words and actions truly match his faith — he prayed with me right before surgery, which moved me to tears. He even called to follow up himself the next day, not a staff member, him personally. Highly recommend if you want a surgeon who is both skilled and genuinely cares about you as a person.

Dr. Shibyama did my back surgery on June 10th. I was having excruciating lower back pain that was shooting down my right leg and at times was getting to a pain level of 8. Less than a week after my surgery, I was in almost no pain. After a week and a half every bit of that pain was gone! He also did two neck surgeries on me in 2017 and 2018 that I no longer have pain in my neck anymore. He is an excellent surgeon and a personable doctor with great bedside manner. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a spinal surgeon!

Dr Shibayama performed surgery on my dad’s back. I only went to one follow-up appointment due to living out of state, but I was throughly impressed with how great he was. He had plenty of patience and listened to my dad (who has some dementia) try to explain his pains. We couldn’t ask for a better person to provide care to our dad. Thank You!! His prayers at the end was the icing on the cake for an outstanding experience!

I had extreme right shoulder pain. Dr did a small incision on the back of my neck and removed bone spurs and other material compressing the nerve. Excellent surgeon. Pain gone

Dr Shibiyama was kind, explained everything thoroughly and and gave me a much better option than I had been told previously. The prayer of his at the conclusion of my appointment was so appreciated and gave me a peace that I really needed.

Great dr wonderful results

It's the best and so are the Doctors!!

Dr. Shibayama is knowledgeable, thoughtful and personable. Rarely have I seen a more sincere provider. He also prays with you at the end of your visit. I highly recommend him!

Dr. Shibayama is knowledgeable, compassionate and very communicative with his approach in helping his patients understand their situation🙏🏽 Greatly appreciate the straightforward information and path of treatment 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Dr. Shibayama has preformed 3 surgery’s on me over 18 yrs and everyone of them has been a success. He and his staff in all locations are wonderful. I highly recommend him for spinal surgery.

This is the best place to have back surgery. Everything runs so smooth. I had less pain with this surgery than another back surgery I had done years ago. And this surgery was a lot bigger than the last. Dr SHIBAYAMA is the best around in my opinion. I’m going back to him for a cervical fusion once I heal from this surgery. I have the highest regards to him. Give him a try you won’t be sorry.

Dr Shibayama is the BEST he always takes the time to listen to me and my complaints and never rushes me. He never gives up on trying to find out what’s going on with my back. I truly appreciate all that he does to get you healthy!

Dr Shibayama is the MAN! God has truly blessed this man with an incredible skill.

He explains what’s going on to where you can understand it.

Dr Shibayama is absolutely amazing. Lovely, professional and intelligent God filled man. I have been a patient of his for several years now. He performed my neck surgery and will be doing my lumbar as well. I can not say enough about the amazing care I have received from him and all of the staff at TOA.

The absolute best doctor I have ever been treated by. His listens and doesn’t rush you through. Explains things so they are easily understood. He did my back surgery 3 weeks ago and honestly it was a great experience. His staff are just as nice and professional as he is. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing the services he provides.

He is very knowledgeable and caring for the success of his patients in their recovery. He shoots straight with you pulls no punches. Good bedside manner. Uses state of the art technology. I highly recommend this God fearing praying Christian Dr.

Wonderful Doctor to have if you need one. I am very pleased with the results of my back surgery. My pain is gone and I'm well on my way to being fully recovered. Give him a try if you ever need a back specialist.

Dr Shibyama was excellent! He’s smart, he’s thorough, he’s kind, his staff is top notch. I drove all the way from Atlanta to meet with him and couldn’t be more impressed! And even more impressive is his faith! My wife and I left his office with a plan and hope for a better quality of life after surgery. Thank you team TOA!!!

Great Dr ,took time to tell me what I needed to know asked question and let me talk as well. I didn't feel like he was in a rush He also prayed with me . Thank you 😊

My experience with Dr Shibayama & his clinic staff has been nothing short of amazing. Appointments and information have been prompt & timely.

Dr Shibiyama is a rare Dr. He understands he's been blessed by the Lord with wisdom and should do no further harm. When I went to him I expected him to want to milk my insurance with little to no results. What i got was a Dr that did the least amount necessary to give me the greatest results and he had RADICALLY changed my life. Go see him and thank me later.

Absolutely changed my life after suffering 3 years in pain. Caring, considerate, and the fact that he does minimalist surgery required to fix you is the way Dr's should always perform.

Dr. Shibayama is a very kind and dedicated physician. The staff at Smyrna and Westlawn are friendly and supportive. Jessica, his physicians assistant is very friendly and knowledgeable. In my heart of hearts I know I couldn’t be in any better care.

I would like to extend my profound gratitude for the exceptional care and professionalism I experienced during my recent appointment. The physician was remarkably punctual, which immediately conveyed a deep respect for my time and schedule.Beyond the logistical efficiency, I was deeply impressed by the doctor's genuine attentiveness. They meticulously listened to all my concerns, ensuring that I felt thoroughly heard and understood throughout the consultation. The gentle and empathetic approach taken was incredibly comforting and reassuring during what could have been a challenging time.

I had prior neck surgery in August 2025 with another surgeon, but woke up with intractable 10/10 pain in recovery room which continued for over 4 months. Original surgeon kept saying everything was fine and kept referring me to interventional pain. But 10/10 pain post-op is NOT ok. That’s when I saw Dr. Shibayama who actually listened to me and got me scheduled for surgery in less than 3 weeks for a revision/fusion. Woke up second time with no pain and finally feel amazing! I wish I’d contacted him MUCH sooner.

Dr. Shibayama is very professional. He helped me by convincing the insurance company that I needed another spinal injection which helped me a lot.

The visit was speedy yet very informative, surgery went very well and recovery has been successful. Staff had always been very pleasant and helpful.

Love him he prayed for me

Beyond blessed to have doctor Shibayama as my surgeon. I couldn’t have asked for a better doctor

He listens to you and cares about what is going on with your spine. Plus he prays with you like his co- worker Matthew Gaston.

I had spinal fusion surgery at the L4, L5 vertebrae. That can be a very scary experience. The entire process for me was wonderful ! Each step of the process there was someone to explain everything in a way that I could understand. In my case the surgery was a success ! The outcome gave me my life back. I can't say that strongly enough. Dr Shibayama is GREAT ! If anyone needs this procedure, I would highly recommend this Doctor and his team. During my follow up visits the doctor explained the healing process and what to expect. He has been 100 percent correct. At the end of our meeting the doctor held my hand and prayed for me and my recovery. He genuinely cared about me ! I give Dr Shibayama and his team a A+ and recommend him to family and friends. Thank you so much for helping me !

Dr. Shibayama was so helpful explaining the photos of the X-ray and the next step. The most impressive part about him, he prayed for me. Thank you

Dr. Shibayama completed a cervical disc replacement for me at C6-C7. It’s been 3 weeks, and I can’t say how thankful I am that the pain is gone and that he did such a fantastic job sizing and placing my new disc. My x-rays show the disc placement is textbook. So grateful! From start to finish working with Matthew Gaston PAC and Dr. Shibayama has been wonderful. I appreciate everyone at TOA for their support!

Dr. Shibayama completed a cervical disc replacement for me at C6-C7. It’s been 3 weeks, and I can’t say how thankful I am that the pain is gone and that he did such a fantastic job sizing and placing my new disc. My x-rays show the disc placement is “textbook.” So grateful! From start to finish working with Matthew Gaston PAC and Dr. Shibayama has been wonderful. I appreciate everyone at TOA for their support!

Very thorough felt well taken care of. Look forward to my next visit. Dr. Shibayama is very nice man.

Dr. Shibayama completed a cervical disc replacement for me at C6-C7. It’s been 3 weeks, and I can’t say how thankful I am that the pain is gone and that he did such a fantastic job sizing and placing my new disc. My x-rays show the disc placement is textbook. So grateful! From start to finish working with Matthew Gaston PAC and Dr. Shibayama has been wonderful. I appreciate everyone at TOA for their support!

Dr Juris Shibayama is the Best Dr I’ve seen for my Back. He Listens tentatively to whatever you have going on and he will have an answer for you he’s a concerned doctor. This doctor was truly a god sin for me. I don’t know what the other doctor would have done. I don’t think it would’ve turned out the same way. So when I say, God was in it, that’s exactly what I mean. My doctor goes to my church and I didn’t even know it. But that’s where I found him. My daughter found him on accident. His daughter and my granddaughter are friends at church so besides gone my granddaughter and his daughter are friends. He’s a deacon in my church as well. If you need a doctor for whatever part of your back, I believe your neck and I’m not sure what else he does, but I need a back doctor desperately. God brought him into my life. Into my family‘s life. Go see him, TOA and Smyrna.

Dr. Shibayama. Has done 3 different surgeries on me. Each one with different healing time. Appreciate his time and prayers with each visit not only with consults but on surgery day. He has 2 offices 1 in Murfreesboro and 1 in Smyrna. He also has a great PA Matt Gaston. His Nurse Jessica is the bomb.. Great Office staff.

Dr Shibayama is a great surgeon. I didn't use any pain meds once I was discharge from the Hospital. All the people at TOA ARE VERY NICE AND HELPFUL.

Great place nice people.

Dr Shibayama is a great surgeon. I didn't use any pain meds once I was discharge from the Hospital. All the people at TOA ARE VERY NICE AND HELPFUL.