FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Today, the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee welcomed Jeffrey Kutsikovich, M.D., to the orthopaedic team. The Franklin medical practice, which is affiliated with Williamson Medical Center, opened its doors earlier this year and now includes 13 nationally recognized orthopaedic surgeons. “We are excited to have Dr. Kutsikovich join our quickly growing practice,” said Darren Harris, Chief Executive Officer of the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee. “He has an excellent reputation with patients in our region, and his experience as a hand and upper extremity specialist means they’ll continue to have access to one of the best orthopaedic surgeons in the state.” Kutsikovich received his Bachelor of Arts from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio before attending the Ohio State University College of Medicine. In 2015 he began his residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center – Campbell Clinic in Memphis before completing a fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis. Prior to joining the Bone and Joint Institute, Kutsikovich treated patients at Vanderbilt Bone and Joint Clinic in Franklin, and served as Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Kutsikovich is board-eligible for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and scored in the 94^th percentile during part one of the examination. To schedule an appointment, call (615) 791-2630.