Spine Surgeons · Tennessee · October 2026
Best Spine Surgeons in Tennessee (October 2026)
Dr. Stephen Waggoner ranks first with a score of 81.3: 4.8 stars from 193 Google reviews; 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Keith Williams ranks second with a score of 78.5: 4.7 stars from 166 Google reviews; 40 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Glenn Crosby ranks third with a score of 77.0: 4.7 stars from 71 Google reviews; 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Stephen Waggoner, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 193 Google reviews
Score 81.3 · 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Keith Williams, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 166 Google reviews
Score 78.5 · 40 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Glenn Crosby, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 71 Google reviews
Score 77.0 · 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Samuel Schroerlucke, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 192 Google reviews
Score 75.5 · 22 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Michael Muhlbauer, MD
4.7 out of 5 · 12 Google reviews
Score 74.1 · 45 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Paul Klimo, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 17 Google reviews
Score 73.6 · 27 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jason Weaver, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 41 Google reviews
Score 72.1 · 25 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Paul Park, MD
4.6 out of 5 · 15 Google reviews
Score 71.6 · 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Christopher Nickele, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 55 Google reviews
Score 69.8 · 19 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Michael Labagnara, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 70 Google reviews
Score 68.8 · 17 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
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| 1 | Stephen Waggoner, MD | Bartlett | 81.3 | 4.8 | 193 | 37 |
| 2 | Keith Williams, MD | Germantown | 78.5 | 4.7 | 166 | 40 |
| 3 | Glenn Crosby, MD | Memphis | 77.0 | 4.7 | 71 | 37 |
| 4 | Samuel Schroerlucke, MD | Memphis | 75.5 | 4.9 | 192 | 22 |
| 5 | Michael Muhlbauer, MD | Memphis | 74.1 | 4.7 | 12 | 45 |
| 6 | Paul Klimo, MD | Memphis | 73.6 | 5.0 | 17 | 27 |
| 7 | Jason Weaver, MD | Memphis | 72.1 | 4.8 | 41 | 25 |
| 8 | Paul Park, MD | Memphis | 71.6 | 4.6 | 15 | 28 |
| 9 | Christopher Nickele, MD | Memphis | 69.8 | 5.0 | 55 | 19 |
| 10 | Michael Labagnara, MD | Memphis | 68.8 | 5.0 | 70 | 17 |
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. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so 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 spine surgeon in Tennessee?
Stephen Waggoner, MD in Bartlett, with a BestDocs score of 81.3 (4.8 stars from 193 Google reviews; 37 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many spine surgeons in Tennessee have online booking?
13 of the 18 ranked spine surgeons in Tennessee offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these spine surgeons 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.