About
Dr. Ethan Kellum grew up in Henderson, Tennessee, attending Jackson Christian School before earning his undergraduate degree at Freed-Hardeman University. He went on to complete his medical degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in Memphis. His residency in orthopedic surgery took place at the Medical College of Georgia. He then pursued a surgical fellowship in sports medicine, shoulder, and advanced arthroscopy at New England Baptist Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
During his fellowship, Dr. Kellum served as an assistant team physician for the NBA's Boston Celtics and for athletics programs at both Harvard and Tufts University. He holds membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, a distinction reserved for top medical school graduates. Today he serves as a team physician for the Tennessee Titans and Team USA Baseball. His clinical focus centers on regenerative medicine, including bone marrow concentrate and platelet-rich plasma, as an alternative to surgical intervention. He remains passionate about helping patients recover full function through biologic, non-surgical approaches.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Freed-Hardeman University
Medical School
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Memphis
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, Medical College of Georgia
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, Shoulder, and Advanced Arthroscopy, New England Baptist Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kellum right for?
Dr. Kellum is a strong fit for patients seeking non-surgical solutions to orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Athletes at any level dealing with joint injuries, sprains, or chronic pain benefit from his sports medicine background. Patients managing arthritis, neuropathy, or autoimmune conditions find his biologic treatment approach well-suited to their needs. Adults pursuing hormone optimization, weight loss, or anti-aging care also fit well within his practice. His whole-person philosophy makes him a good match for patients who want treatment plans that address root causes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kellum treats a wide range of conditions including chronic joint pain, arthritis, back and neck pain, sports injuries, neuropathy, and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. He also addresses cardiovascular health, concussions, and metabolic concerns including weight management. His practice covers both orthopedic and whole-body wellness.
Dr. Kellum completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia and his surgical fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. He holds membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, reserved for top medical school graduates. His training spans orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, shoulder care, and advanced arthroscopy.
No. Dr. Kellum's Franklin practice focuses entirely on non-surgical, regenerative approaches. He uses biologic therapies such as bone marrow aspirate concentrate, platelet-rich plasma, and cell therapy to help patients recover function without surgery. His goal is to keep patients out of the operating room whenever clinically appropriate.
Dr. Kellum offers a comprehensive menu of regenerative therapies including PRP, BMAC, A2M injections, prolotherapy, exosome therapy, and Dezawa MUSE cell therapy. He also provides peptide therapy for injury recovery, athletes, and general wellness. IV therapy and red light therapy round out his regenerative toolkit.
Yes. Dr. Kellum currently serves as a team physician for the Tennessee Titans and Team USA Baseball. During his fellowship in Boston, he served as an assistant team physician for the NBA's Boston Celtics and for athletic programs at Harvard and Tufts University. His elite sports medicine background directly informs his approach to injury recovery and performance care.
Dr. Kellum offers hormone optimization programs for both men and women as part of his whole-person wellness philosophy. He integrates hormone care with nutrition, movement, and sustainable wellness strategies. His approach treats hormonal health as one component of a broader, individualized treatment plan.
Yes. Dr. Kellum offers several weight loss options including peptide therapy for fat loss, GLP-1 injections, and IV therapy targeting weight management. He incorporates nutrition and movement guidance into weight loss plans rather than relying on medication alone.
Dr. Kellum earned his medical degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in Memphis. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia. He then trained at New England Baptist Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital for his fellowship in sports medicine, shoulder care, and advanced arthroscopy.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026