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  • Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Hand Surgery
  • 42 years of experience
  • The Medical Center At Russellville 1625 Nashville St, Russellville, KY 42276
  • (270) 726-4011

Brief Intro

Dr. Salyers is Board Certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is licensed to practice medicine in the state of Tennessee. He specializes in Sports Medicine and General Orthopaedics. He maintains active affiliations at Skyline Medical Center and Premier Orthopaedic Surgery Center. He also has courtesy privileges at Hendersonville Medical Center. Dr. Salyers achieved his Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Salyers obtained his undergraduate education at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He attained his Medical Degree in 1983 from Vanderbilt University. He served his internship in General Surgery at the University of Kentucky, where he also completed his residency in Orthopaedics. Dr. Salyers is involved with the sports medicine program at Davidson Academy, Goodpasture Christian School, and other local schools. Dr. Salyers is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Nashville Tennessee Orthopaedics Association, and the American Medical Association. He has been with Premier Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, PLC since 2004.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine - 1983

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • The Medical Center At Russellville
  • 1625 Nashville St, Russellville, KY 42276

Specialties Treated

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Hand Surgery
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Conditions Addressed

  • Sciatica
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Osteoporosis
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Bunions
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Spinal Stenosis
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Procedures Performed

  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Knee Replacement
  • Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
  • Physical Therapy
  • Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
  • Knee Arthroscopy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • AARP
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • Humana
  • CareSource
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthSmart
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Meritain Health
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky)
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  • Cancer 12
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 13
  • Orthopedics 21
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 16
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 20
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 25
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 7
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 20
  • Psychiatry 32
  • Geriatrics 20
  • Rehabilitation 15
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 4
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 2
  • Long Term Care 8
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 9