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Orthopaedic information you can trust from Your Orthopaedic Connection, a service provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Recommended Web sites

  • American Orthopeadic Society of Sports Medicine
    Dr. Williams was elected to the AOSSM in July 2001.

  • Cookeville Regional Medical Center
    CRMC provides wonderful medical care to the majority of people in the Upper Cumberland area. They have teamed up with many physicians in Cookeville to open the Upper Cumberland Physician Surgery Center. Most of all the surgeries performed by Dr. Williams are at the out-patient facility. Please visit their web-site to find out more information about the hospital.

  • Kentucky Sports Medicine
    Special topics on the female athlete. Information provided by Dr. Mary Lloyd Ireland.

  • Lowry Medical Supply, LLC
    Lowry Medical Supply stocks all of the braces and splints in our office. They are responsible for the billing of all of their supplies. If you receive one of their supplies while in our office, we will ask you to sign an agreement for us to give them your billing information. They will bill your insurance and then bill you for the remaining amount. Their representative, Philip Graves, will fit you for custom braces as directed by the physician. Please feel free to contact them regarding products issued from our office.

  • National Athletic Trainers Association
    Certified athletic trainers play an important role in the care of all athletes. They are very well educated and knowledgeable in all aspects of athletic injuries.

  • On-Q Pain Pumps
    Dr. Williams uses a pain pump following many types of surgeries on the knee and shoulder. Please visit this web-site to find out more information about the On-Q Pain Pump.

  • Sprague Sports Psychology
    Dr. Sprague does consulting work for many athletes. including athletes at Tennessee Tech University.

  • Tennessee Athletic Trainers Association
    State of Tennessee asociation for all athletic trainers.

  • Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association
    The governing body for Tennessee high school athletics. Ronnie Carter, President

  • Tennessee Tech University
    Home of the Golden Eagles! Dr. Williams is the head team physician for all sports.

Contact Information

Mid-State Sports Medicine 221 North Oak Ave. Cookeville, TN U.S.A. 38501 View map Phone 931-525-6676 Fax 931-525-6689

Other staff in my practice

My staff is committed to giving you the best customer service possible when you come to my practice. Each member of my staff is a professional with experience in working in a physician's practice. My staff and I work as a team for you - we are all here to answer any types of questions you may have. Here is a list of my staff, along with their titles:


James W. Cates, M.D. - Primary Care Physician. Dr. Cates comes to our practice with over 17 years of experience in primary care and emergency medicine. He has worked with me in the treatment of sports injuries for over 7 years. He is happy to work in our office three days a week to assist our patients and myself. He and I typically follow the same treatment protocols and often share in the care of our patients. We are always in close contact and work well together to ensure each patient receives the best care possible.

Marcia Reel - Office Manager. Marcia has been with our office since January 2004. She coordinates all the activity of the office including insurance, staffing, and physician management.

Joe Buck and Jill Layne - X-ray Technicians.

Vernita Young - Certified Athletic Trainer. Vernita's athletic training background gives her a wonderful understanding of each athlete's need. She assists the doctor in many ways.

Daniel Shaver - Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN. Daniel
began working with us in November 2004. He will bring you into a room and take your medical history. He is also able to fit you with braces or splints as directed by the doctor. He will be able to assist with many of your medical needs.

Mashell Cooper - Check-Out Receptionist. Mashell will assist you after you see the physician. She will schedule special testing, physical therapy, and assist you with your payment. She works daily with our bililng company to ensure the patient's bill is correct. Mashell works with the insurance companies to make sure all surgeries are pre-certified.

Alexis Twyman - Check-In Receptionist. Alexis will greet you when you arrive at our office. She will have paperwork for you to fill out and will need a copy of your insurance card. She will call you with a reminder of your appointment time.

When you enter my practice, Alexis will greet you, take your insurance information and let the other staff know that you are here for your appointment. When you leave the waiting area and come to one of the examination rooms, Vernita or Daniel will talk with you about how you sustained your injury, what other physicians you may have seen because of your injury, and what your thoughts are regarding the injury. Joe or Jill will be taking any x-rays necessary. Typically we will always take x-rays on your first visit. Mashell will make your next appointment and will assist you with your payment and insurance questions. Marcia is available by phone or email, so if you have an administrative question or concern, please feel free to contact her anytime.



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