Joel R Locke MD

Williamson Health is a regional health system in Franklin, TN, offering world-class care close to home. With a history dating back to 1958, the organization has grown from a single building to a comprehensive healthcare provider serving Williamson County and beyond. From primary care to specialty services like orthopaedics and cardiology, Williamson Health is committed to providing exceptional healthcare through skilled providers, innovative facilities, and state-of-the-art technologies. Patients can expect top-tier care and a supportive environment that feels like home, ensuring their healthcare needs are met with compassion and expertise. Generated from the website

BIOGRAPHY Dr. McGehee joined TOA in 2007 after completing a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction under Dr. Richard Hawkins at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas. After graduating from Vanderbilt Medical School in 2001, he completed a general surgery internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Emory University in Atlanta. Although Dr. McGehee specializes in the arthroscopic treatment of sports injuries and soft tissue disorders of the joints and extremities, he also performs shoulder reconstruction including total shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder replacement. Additionally, he treats many general orthopaedic conditions including fractures and joint pain. He has provided physician coverage for teams at all levels, ranging from high school football to professional baseball. He currently assists in team coverage for Montgomery Bell Academy. A native Tennessean, Dr. McGehee grew up in Nashville and was valedictorian of his high school class at Montgomery Bell Academy. Attending Vanderbilt University as a recipient of the Harold Stirling Vanderbilt Scholarship, he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Fine Arts. Dr. McGehee and his wife Paige, also from Nashville, enjoy spending time with their four young daughters.