Biography
John Klekamp, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in care of thespine.A native of Ohio, he grew up in north Atlanta and earned his medical degree from the Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia. He began his residency training in internal medicine and completed orthopaedic surgery training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Klekamp received his spine fellowship training at the Emory Spine Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to joining Franklin Bone and Joint in 2004, Dr. Klekamp practiced with Piedmont Orthopaedics in Greenville, South Carolina, where he managed the spine residency training program for Greenville Memorial Hospital and later served as an adjunct instructor with Clemson University Biomechanical Engineering. During that time, he also served as a team physician for the Greenville Growl hockey team, and became a founding member of Medical Expeditions International, a nonprofit organization providing medical care to remote parts of the world. His professional interests include various approaches and treatments of the cervical spine including cervical anterior discectomy, cervical anterior disc arthroplasty, lumbar decompression and minimally-invasive cervical decompression. He has a certification by Zimmer/Biomet for surgery using the Mobi-C cervical disc arthroplasty system. Dr. Klekamp is a member of theAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(AAOS) and theNorth American Spine Society. He is a father of three boys and enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with his family.
Specialties
Spine
Memberships
Recent Stories with Dr. Klekamp
• From the Patient: Tammi Boyd
• Advancements in Surgical Techniques and Protocols for Care are the Latest in Spinal Fusion Surgery
• Non-Operative Spine Treatments at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee
• Advancements in Spine Technology and Minimally Invasive Treatment Options
Professional Publications
• Neck Pain vs. Shoulder Pain with Dr. John Klekamp – Facebook Live
• New Approaches to Lumbar Fusion Explained by Dr. John Klekamp
• Neck or Back Pain? Discover Local Advances in Outpatient Spine Surgery
• Advancements in Spine Technology and Minimally Invasive Treatment Options
• Prevent your workplace from becoming a pain in the neck
• Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Offers Comprehensive Orthopaedic Care Under One Roof
About Dr. Klekamp
Office
Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee3000 Edward Curd Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone & Fax
Phone:(615) 791-2630Fax:(615) 791-2639
Medical School
Mercer University School of MedicineClass of 1990
Macon, Ga.
Residency
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Tenn.
Board Certifications
Orthopaedic SurgeryFellowship
Emory Spine CenterAtlanta, Ga.
Advanced Practice Provider
Jon TidsalePA-C
About Bone and Joint Institute
What Dr. Klekamp's Patients Are Saying...
★★★★★
Great staff, check in ahead process was easy, nurses very helpful and attentive, and Dr. Klekamp very patient to take time and answer all questions and go over all treatment alternatives. He came highly recommended to me by three different people for cervical disk replacement surgery, and now I understand why.
Google Review
of Dr. John Klekamp
★★★★★
Dr. Klekamp was very kind, gentle, and took a great deal of his time to listen to us as we described my son’s physical difficulties. He explained in detail what he saw in his X-rays. We are definitely following up with Dr. Klekamp, following my son’s MRI. His patient nature and ability to make you feel he was listening, gave me a sense of confidence in him as an excellent physician!
Google Review
of Dr. John Klekamp
★★★★★
Wonderful - Dr.Klekamp listened and provided options. The visit was educational and I felt he was genuinely supportive of my health issues.
Google Review
of Dr. John Klekamp
★★★★★
Dr. Klekamp and his staff are incredible. They are kind, professional, and incredibly efficient. Dr. Klekamp was very thorough and explained everything so well. He made my daughter feel heard and was able to get her scheduled for the testing she needed quickly and the follow-up appointment within a week. I’m so grateful for the care my daughter received after suffering for 6 months we are hopeful to finally get some answers. I highly recommend The Bone and Joint Institute to anyone. You won’t be disappointed! Thank you for an amazing experience during a difficult time watching my daughter in so much back pain.
Google Review
of Dr. John Klekamp
★★★★★
Dr. Klekamp at Bone and Joint Institute. What a professional considerate and lovely bedside manner. He made a very scary time for me that much more bearable he took the time to speak with me explain with me and listen to me I cannot do anything but praise this doctor.
Google Review
of Dr. John Klekamp
★★★★★
Dr. John Klekamp, MD was very attentive, understanding, and supportive with me. He made it extremely easy to openly talk about my medical history and was honest about my options! I’m so blessed to have found him! Thank you so much I feel like I’m in good hands and feel safe going into surgery!
Google Review
of Dr. John Klekamp
★★★★★
The process was so quick and efficient from arrival to nurse to X-ray to doc. But when Dr. Klekamp came in, he took all the time we needed to discuss, explain, and recommend. Much appreciated.
Facebook Review
of Dr. John Klekamp
