Neurosurgeons · Tennessee · October 2026
Best Neurosurgeons in Tennessee (October 2026)
Dr. Reid Thompson ranks first with a score of 78.0: 4.8 stars from 17 Google reviews; 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Robert Naftel ranks second with a score of 67.2: 5.0 stars from 6 Google reviews; 20 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Matthew Fusco ranks third with a score of 65.7: 4.7 stars from 13 Google reviews; 19 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Reid Thompson, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 17 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 78.0 · 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Robert Naftel, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 6 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 67.2 · 20 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Matthew Fusco, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 13 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 65.7 · 19 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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William Gordon, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 85 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 65.1 · 13 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Prayash Patel, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 22 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 62.8 · 15 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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David Wallace, MD
4.1 out of 5 · 18 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 56.1 · 14 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reid Thompson, MD | Nashville | 78.0 | 4.8 | 17 | 37 |
| 2 | Robert Naftel, MD | Nashville | 67.2 | 5.0 | 6 | 20 |
| 3 | Matthew Fusco, MD | Nashville | 65.7 | 4.7 | 13 | 19 |
| 4 | William Gordon, MD | Nashville | 65.1 | 4.9 | 85 | 13 |
| 5 | Prayash Patel, MD | Chattanooga | 62.8 | 4.8 | 22 | 15 |
| 6 | David Wallace, MD | Chattanooga | 56.1 | 4.1 | 18 | 14 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Google reviews are not verified as patient reviews: anyone can post one, positive or negative, without being seen by the physician and from any state or country. So anonymous reviews alone count for less, and a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked neurosurgeon in Tennessee?
Reid Thompson, MD in Nashville, with a BestDocs score of 78.0 (4.8 stars from 17 Google reviews; 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many neurosurgeons in Tennessee have online booking?
2 of the 6 ranked neurosurgeons in Tennessee offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these neurosurgeons ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.