Leading Team of Spine and Brain Surgeons

From Our President

For over forty years, the neurosurgeons of the Howell Allen Clinic have provided world-class brain and spine surgery in Nashville. Over the decades we have established a reputation as a destination for patients suffering from complex disorders of the brain and spine. We have been on the leading edge of technological advances in neurosurgery, and are recognized as national leaders in minimally invasive laser brain surgery and robotic spine surgery. As the world changes around us and we embrace advances in medicine, our commitment to our patients remains unchanged: that in every Howell Allen surgeon you will find a physician whose clinical excellence is matched by their compassion and dedication. We are proud stewards of this tradition, and honored by the faith that our patients and their families place in us.

Ernest Wright M.D. FAANS
President, Howell Allen Clinic

Expect More From The Best

Quality Care | Spine and Brain

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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Our fellowship trained spine and brain surgeons are specialized in minimally invasive spine surgery and are able to perform most common procedures through incisions less than an inch long to minimalize tissue damage which can reduce recovery time for patients.

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A Leader in Robotic Spine Surgery

The Howell Allen Clinic is proud to have the most experienced spine and brain surgeons in Tennessee. Using the cutting edge Mazor X robotic arm, patients are able to undergo surgeries through small incisions with minimal tissue disruption, allowing for a shorter hospital stays.

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The UNITY Brain Tumor Program

The UNITY brain tumor program at St Thomas Hospital draws on the expertise of Howell Allen spine and brain surgeons to treat complex brain tumors in the Brainsuite, which is an operating room designed specifically for the removal of brain tumors from patients.

Leaders in Spine & Brain Surgery

Our Team of Exceptional Physicians is Here for You

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Serving the Local Middle Tennessee & Surrounding Areas

Our Locations

Saint Thomas West

4230 Harding Pike
Suite 810
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 327-9543

Brentwood

791 Old Hickory Blvd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 327-9543

Bowling Green

542 Three Springs Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(615) 327-9543

Clarksville

490 Dunlop Lane
Clarksville, TN 37040
(615) 327-9543

Columbia

1609 Rosewood Drive
Columbia, TN 38401
(615) 327-9543

Cookeville

120 Walnut Commons Lane
Suite C
Cookeville, TN 38501
(615) 327-9543

Dickson

1020 Highway 47 East
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 327-9543

Florence

354 Cox Creek Pkwy
Florence, AL 35630
(615) 327-9543

Franklin

3301 Aspen Grove Drive
Suite 100
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 327-9543

Gallatin

110 Saint Blaise Road
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 327-9543

Hendersonville

114 Saundersville Road
Hendersonville, TN 37072
(615) 327-9543

Hopkinsville

10634 Eagle Way
Suite 100
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(615) 327-9543

Jackson

111 Stonebridge Drive
Jackson, TN 38305
(615) 327-9543

Lebanon

100 Physicians Way
Suite 330
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 327-9543

Manchester

482 Interstate Drive
Manchester, TN 37355
(615) 327-9543

McMinnville

1559 Sparta St
Suite 301
McMinnville, TN 37110
(615) 849-8004

Mt. Juliet

77 Belinda Pkwy
Suite 202
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 327-9543

Murfreesboro

1800 Medical Center Parkway
Suite 300
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 849-8004

Paris

1015 Kelley Drive
Suite 200
Paris, TN 38242
(615) 327-9543

Shelbyville

120 Frank Martin Road
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(615) 849-8004

Tullahoma

100 Hunters Lane
Suite 200
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(615) 849-8004