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Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD

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(Dr. Robert Fitch, MD)

(1146 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: ACL injury, Achilles tendon problems, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

206 Bedford Way
Franklin, TN 37064

(615) 875-6236

Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Nashville, TN specializing in sports medicine and emergency medicine. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and PT PROS, INC.

Office Locations

1215 21st Avenue South Suite 4200
Nashville, TN 37232

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Vanderbilt Health

206 Bedford Way
Franklin, TN 37064

(615) 875-6236

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Some issues Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Nashville, TN during 2012 were emergency care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	223
doctor visit	459
emergency care	234
injections	223

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Nashville, TN during 2013 were emergency care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	204
doctor visit	417
emergency care	246
injections	204

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	35
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Nashville, TN during 2014 were aspiration, injections and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	389
doctor visit	565
emergency care	199
injections	389

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	42
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Nashville, TN during 2015 were aspiration, injections and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	648
doctor visit	872
emergency care	171
injections	648

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	604

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	890
Black	156
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	440
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	102
Less than 65	310

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Nashville, TN during 2016 were injections, aspiration and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	663
doctor visit	917
emergency care	151
injections	686

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	48
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Nashville, TN during 2017 were aspiration, injections and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	550
doctor visit	898
emergency care	118
injections	550

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	51
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Nashville, TN during 2018 were aspiration, injections and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	698
doctor visit	1082
emergency care	118
injections	698

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	36
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Nashville, TN during 2019 were aspiration, injections and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	648
doctor visit	1192
emergency care	90
injections	648

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	588
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	51
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Nashville, TN during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	623
doctor visit	1153
injections	623

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	35
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Nashville, TN during 2021 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	658
doctor visit	1244
injections	677

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	455

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	373
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	46
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Nashville, TN during 2022 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	658
doctor visit	1245
injections	682

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	602
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	52
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Nashville, TN were injections, aspiration and emergency care.

aspiration	542
doctor visit	913
emergency care	165
injections	548

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	66
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	480
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	140
85 and over	45
Less than 65	122
65 to 74	270

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the Emergency Medicine - American Board of Emergency Medicine and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2005)

Board Certification: Emergency Medicine - American Board of Emergency Medicine (2005)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

PT PROS, INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1146 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert W. Fitch, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-07

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Dr Fitch took his time to examine my knee and explain my condition, explaining my MRI results to me in the process. He was thorough and took the time to answer all of my questions. He's a top-notch Orthopedist who I trust entirely!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-27

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Very thorough, asked me more than once if all my questions were answered which I appreciated. Diagnosed and plan all addressed. Very impressed with this doctor!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-20

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Dr. Fitch always goes above and beyond. He creates a calm environment for the patient and speaks in terms I can understand. He is a wonderful provider.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-30

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Good exam and evaluation with options offered for treatment. Choice of treatment administered. Kind and caring attitude of Dr Fitch

Overall Rating: 3.0 2025-10-13

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I felt doctor was a little hurried with my appointment, possibly due to the fact he was running behind with his patients.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-12

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I was a little nervous about the procedure and Dr Fitch answered all my questions and totally put me at ease.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-18

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Dr. Finch was very helpful and answered all of our questions about the procedure and expected outcomes

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-18

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Dr fitch is my favorite provider of all the specialists I see at Vanderbilt.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-20

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Dr. Fitche always explains things so well to my son and makes a clear plan.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-19

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Very satisfied with my visit and the expert information Dr. Fitch provided.

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Biography

Dr. Robert Fitch is a specialist in anesthesiology, emergency medicine, and sports medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Fitch include concussion, ankle injury, and achilles tendon problems. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His education and training includes medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Dr. Fitch has an open panel in Nashville, TN according to Doctor.com.