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Dr. William Garside, MD

Dr. William Garside, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. William Garside, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garside has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of North Carolina in 1990. He is affiliated with TriStar Skyline Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 189 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (189 reviews)

Locations

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance - OneCity

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance - OneCity8 City Blvd Ste 300 Nashville, TN 37209
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Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance134 Franklin Rd Brentwood, TN 37027
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Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance - Skyline

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance - Skyline3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 480 Nashville, TN 37207
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Garside specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Garside's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garside

4.5
189 ratings, 127 with a written review
5 star
86%
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4 star
2%
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3 star
1%
1%
2 star
0%
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1 star
12%
12%

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A good surgeon just to me not a good people person in my oppion didn't ask if I was still in pian r not just sent me back to the wolves
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Apr 10, 2025
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A doctor who listens to his patients.
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 02, 2025
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Calm and knowledgeable.
Very knowledge and patient. Great staff who tried to keep on schedule. Definitely would go back!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 16, 2025
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Highly recommend
Highly recommend Dr. Garside!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 27, 2025
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Post L knee repair
Dr Garside is a professional competent physician. He was straight forward with explaining the procedure and results to be expected
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 17, 2025
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Very caring physician. Interesting he had operated on my foot 14 years ago. I feel very confident with his care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 11, 2024
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Great surgeon and nurse, Taylor! Very friendly and thorough. Surgery was a success! He spends time with you and doesn’t rush through appointments. Definitely recommend! 5 Stars!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 09, 2024
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Very efficient!!
No wait - xray - diagnose - prescription - plan for review
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Steve C – Aug 01, 2024
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Friendly, informative and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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May 15, 2024
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Not impressed
Uninformative
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 26, 2024
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Great job Dr. Garside!
I highly recommend Dr. Garside Jr. as he’s so accommodating, pleasant, caring, supportive, respectful, kind and listens to my concern.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rome – Mar 07, 2024
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Great physcian !!
I have had a total knee replacement by Dr, Garside and arthroscopic surgery on the other knee . He is very personable, takes his time at EVERY visit, answers questions honestly and openly until I have obtained all the info I require . He is great - I highly recommend him . I am an RN that has been employed by major hospitals for 30 years and have contact with many physicians.. his skill and bed side manner are exceptional!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Feb 11, 2024
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Efficient with good communication
Diagnosed my tendinitis quickly. Answered all my questions and politely. I was in and out of office in less than an hour with xray and clinical visit.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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K F – Jan 26, 2024
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He’s awesome! Great bedside manner and excellent surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Malia Nation – Dec 13, 2023
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Very Pleased Walk In Patient
Exceptionally professional, listened well, quickly diagnosed my injury, offered appropriate exercises to strengthen the injured tendon. Highly recommend Dr Garside.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Frank W – Nov 16, 2023
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$700 for a $13 cheap med and a 3 minute exam
It took me four months to get a referral from my GP after having wrist pain for 6 months. I needed an MRI and instead what he did was insist on more x-rays (I had already had two rounds and knew that it was not my bones (brought them with me)). When I saw him, he took three minutes with me pulled my thumb and wrist in all sorts of painful directions abruptly left the room at which point the nurse came in and gave me a splint. I got to ask none of my questions. I didn’t even know that he called in a prescription for me until I got a notice from the pharmacy. I had to call back to ask how long I have to use the splint for, when to use it, etc. I was given no information about what happens after the steroid and splint usage. What are the next steps if this doesn’t work? I was given no information on no opportunity to advocate for myself. Six months and $700 for three minutes.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Experience Not great – Oct 23, 2023
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Dr. Garside
Dr Garside is a knowledgeable , caring and honest physician. I have had a total knee replacement with him and 2 years later he is fixing a torn meniscus . I trust him completely.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 30, 2023
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Excellent doctor
Dr. Garside is an excellent physician . He and his staff are incredibly punctual and friendly. I was made to feel very comfortable and the care that I received was genuine. I would recommend him and TOA for all your orthopedic needs.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Annette Olsen – Jun 28, 2023
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Excellent Surgeon
Dr. Garside replaced my left knee. I wasn't in great shape when I underwent the surgery but still I met or surpassed all therapy goals. I will not wait as long for the other knee as I did for the first. Dr. Garside is wonderful!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 25, 2023
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Caring Doctor
He replaced both my hips due to birth defects previously unknown. He was compassionate and understanding.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2023
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Dr. William Garside, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Garside has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of North Carolina in 1990....read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of North Carolina

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • TriStar Skyline Medical Center

    3441 Dickerson Pike
    Nashville, TN 37207
    Recipient of 35
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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