Jonathan P. Cornelius, MD

“Dr. Cornelius is an excellent surgeon and person-he truly cares about his patients and will go above and beyond to take care of them” -K.C.
Dr. Jon Cornelius started his practice after completing his fellowship in joint replacement and sports medicine in 2009. He joined Premier Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in 2013 which is now Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics. He attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Cornelius then completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Michigan State University. He went to University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio for his fellowship.
Dr. Cornelius was the first surgeon in Tennessee to adopt robotic joint replacement of the knee and hip starting in 2011. He continues to bring this cutting edge technology to his patients. In addition to joint replacement of the knee, hip and shoulder, he also treats a variety of sports medicine and trauma conditions. He is a team sports medicine physician for Wilson County Schools. He serves on the Board of Directors of Tennova Hospital and is the current President of Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics.
When not at work, Dr. Cornelius enjoys spending time at the lake and travelling with his wife, Kate, and their two sons and one daughter.
Dr. Cornelius’ CV
Dr. Cornelius’ Specialties Include:
- Sports Medicine Disorders
- Orthopaedic Trauma
- Shoulder, Hip, Knee & Minimally Invasive Joint Replacements
- MAKOplasty Robotic Joint Replacement
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Patient Reviews
Absolutely very pleased with my visit. The staff and Dr Cornelius were great. I feel very comfortable with him and his team treating my injuries.
Thank you
I ve been a patient before and couldn t even think of going anywhere else everyone is a pleasure to talk too
Dr.Cornelius was recommended to me by a friend and I am extremely happy I chose to come and see him. He listened to my concerns and answered all my questions and didn t make me feel like he was rushing through our appointment. He seemed to genuinely care about me as a person which is sometimes hard to find and I will definitely be recommending him to everyone!
We have referred family and friends to Dr. Cornelius. He is a excellent doctor and cares about his patients. Both my husband and I have been under his care for several
operations. I would recommend him 100%
This was more than reputation on Dr Jon Cornelius part. It was the comfort I had in my first consultantn 2 yrs ago...after getting couple more opinions...There were none that I Trusted over Dr Cornelius. My surgery went great. His staff is nothing short of professional. I pray the The Hughston Clinic will be in charge of all if any future orthopaedic issues.
Everyone was very pleasant to my Dad with the exception of one person who could have been somewhat more cordial or caring. The surgery scheduler came across very abrupt and became somewhat frustrated with our responses at time. I was not very pleased with this part of the experience. Some of the comments my Dad made to her were in regards to what Dr. Cornelius had explained to us and she let us know that is not how it was. She was OK but to be honest if everyone was like her we would not be back. I am not being critical but it was just unpleasant feeling in the room with her. Everyone else was very caring and compassionate. We really liked Dr. Cornelius and feel comfortable that he will take good care of my dad. I am hopeful my honest comments will not be held against our care. You asked our opinion and we are honest. We look forward to a successful surgery 🙂 Have a blessed day!
Dr. Cornelius is a great dr. have been to him for shoulder surgery before this Have recommended him to lots of people.
I was very pleased with my visit and how I was treated.
Very courteous explanation of problem was easy to understand very knowledgeable in his job overall very nice person
Great doctors and staff
My first visit to Hughston Clinic was a positive experience. The doctor explained the issues with my knee and the options for treatment. I received my first treatment to relieve my knee pain and already have a scheduled follow up with the doctor in a month to check on the progress. Overall I am very satisfied with Hughston Clinic and Dr. Cornelius. He was thorough and answered my concerns. I am hopeful that this treatment will work for me.
Dr. Cornelius and the Staff were were friendly knowledgeable & professional. We were glad we chose to come here before deciding on who was going to do my knee replacement.
Everyone was very nice & Dr. Cornelius explained everything very well & was very easy to talk to.
I love the treatment Dr. Cornelius gives me. He is certainly a very knowledgeable doctor very compassionate. I would not go to any other doctor.
Dr Cornelius is so nice and explain treatment in terms you can understand. He makes you feel like your the most important patient and he answers all your questions and concerns. I have told other people to go to him and they like him as much I do. Dr cornelius and his staff are wonderful !!!!
I ALWAYS HAVE FIRST CLASS VISIT WITH THIS OFFICE
I was very pleased with the attention and care I received.
Dr. Cornelius is thorough explains your options and is just a comforting person does his best to give best outcome.
I ve been a patient for several years. I know the physicians & staff personally. Top notch
I am always treated in a great manner. The staff is always pleasant.
Dr. Cornelius is great.
The staff all seem to be well trained and very professional.
Dr Cornelius is the BEST!!!
Very helpfully. Very nice doctor
Very pleasant experience. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Everyone explained what was being done every step of the way from vitals to X-rays I was well informed and Dr. Cornelius explained what the problem was and possible solutions in a way that I understood. Will definitely recommend you to others.
Excellent doctors and staff. Caring. Explain thoroughly. Fit me in when i was in a lot of pain. Highly recommend
Dr Cornelius is the best! So glad he was recommended to me by a couple of friends who had been his patients.
Awsome an d Dr Cornelius was awsome!
Dr Cornelius actually took the time to explain my x-ray and what needed to be done. I will definitely recommend him.
Dr. Cornelius was highly recommend to me by past patients of his.
Dr. Cornelius and his staff are good people
I asked to be referred to the Hughston Clinic. I am the practice manager of a medical clinic and we have been referring to Dr. Cornelius for three years. Our patients are well cared for and have only positive things to share about their experiences with Dr. Cornelius and his staff.
I was very pleased each visit at hughston clinic I would most definitely refer them to a friend.
I appreciate the competant & friendly staff as well as an awesome Orthopedic Specialist -I feel confident that he can help me.
Dr. Cornelius listens and seems to really care about my joint problems and pain. I have recommended him to several friends and family.
Dr Jon Cornelius and Staff are in my opinion are the best Dr Cornelius always listens to me and I never feel rushed during the office visit he is easy to talk to and he explains clearly.
You have a great reputation and when my Cardiolgist referred me to your Clinic I knew it had to be extraordinary.
Extremely pleased and thankful
Falling on my butt on ice was something I did not need after just losing my husband and it is so very painful. Dr Cornelius was so sweet. I trust him so much. He knows my quirks and made understanding my situation really helpful. He is one great doctor!
Dr Cornelius and team are excellent!
Dr Cornelius the nurses and the hospital were outstanding. I came to you in very bad shape physically and with your help many prayers Gods will - you gave my life back to me. John Bobbitt
Dr. Cornelius is a wonderful doctor and is so friendly and helpful. I can t see myself going anywhere else for my needs
Good service
For my first time being seen as a patient I was a little nervous but the staff help to relax and while sitting in the lobby I heard people share good things that made me comfortable to be there.
I am pleased with the results
I tell everyone if they are going to have replacement surgery and do not go to you they are messing up.
I ve truly enjoyed the experience while being a patient of Dr Cornelius and the nurses. I m very pleased with my results.
The staff is very knowledgeable professional and courteous.
Great job!!!
The staff was so friendly and helpful. I felt like I had been there before. I will definitely recommend you to my friends.
Dr. Cornelius his crew & the lady at the front reception are EXCELLENT - ALWAYS prompt pleasant & accomidating even while VERY busy !!! Dr. Cornelius always treats you like you are his only patient at the time !!! Love him !!!
Dr. Cornelius is great!!
Dr.Cornuiles is a very nice Dr.very attending and great personality have good recovery from surgery
Enjoyed my visit with Doctor Cornelius and learned a great deal about my injury and repair options.
I feel very comfortable with Dr Cornelious and his staff! His care is excellent and his staff is friendly and caring!!
Great service and the staff was wonderful
Everyone has been wonderful and very respectful and understanding of my time i have spent there. I ve been going there for atleast a year now. They treat me like family. Would refer anyone any day to go there. Dr. Cornelius and staff are wonderful! Thanks
I will highly recommend Dr. Cornelius to all my friends and acquaintances.
Love Dr Cornelius & his staff. Only place I will go for any joint issues
The staff are always friendly and polite. Dr Cornelius is the most attentive and caring doctors I ve found in Lebanon. He always takes the time needed for your problem(s) and explains things to you so that you understand what s going on.
Dr. Cornelius is the best.
The Lebanon office is the most professional efficient and compassionate clinic I have ever been to. Our family recommends these health care professionals to everybody who asks and some that don t!
Was very pleased with the Doctor. Very easy to talk to and he listened to our concerns and explained all options. Very helpful and knowlegable. Very impressed
Was very pleased with the Doctor. Very easy to talk to and he listened to our concerns and explained all options. Very helpful and knowlegable. Very impressed
Dr. Jon Cornelius is the BEST doctor I know of in his field. When I began having problems everyone I spoke to (friends neighbors other doctors nurses caregivers - all at large) Cornelius was the recommended physician of all of them! His reputation is unexcelled. After my surgeries I knew why everyone was raving about him! I had the most excellent care and recovery time was quick. He treats you like you are the only patient he has; very focused. But what can ruin even a very wonderful doctor? His staff. And I have to add that his staff is MOST EXCELLENT! Patient caring professionals from the front desk to assistants and nurses. All excellent! They are like the icing on the Cornelius Cake!
Dr. Jon Cornelius is the BEST doctor I know of in his field. When I began having problems everyone I spoke to (friends neighbors other doctors nurses caregivers - all at large) Cornelius was the recommended physician of all of them! His reputation is unexcelled. After my surgeries I knew why everyone was raving about him! I had the most excellent care and recovery time was quick. He treats you like you are the only patient he has; very focused. But what can ruin even a very wonderful doctor? His staff. And I have to add that his staff is MOST EXCELLENT! Patient caring professionals from the front desk to assistants and nurses. All excellent! They are like the icing on the Cornelius Cake!
Dr Cornelius put a cast on my 23 month old and did great!! Our experience was nice quick and great!
I have been a patient of Dr. Cornelius for several years. Had one surgery and other orthopedic issues. He and his staff are warm friendly professional but most of all provide exceptional care whether surgical or medical (ortho related). I am a Nurse Practitioner and refer all of my patients family and friends to Dr. Cornelius. I know he will take excellent care of them.
I have been THRILLED with the level of care and the professionalism of EVERYONE in the Hughston clinic. Drs Fogolin and Cornelius are tops in my book and I have already referred a number of friends to them. The staff is also top notch and has been patient helpful and caring in everything they do. Cannot say enough good things!!! Thank You!!!!!!!
Very good experience with visit and surgery.
Was much better than I expected.😀
De. Cornelius was awesome. Explained in details and x-rays about my problem.
Love the care I got Dr Corneilius was great in fact the entire staff was great. I would highly recommend this practice to everyone looking for high quality care.
Been going to these Doctors all my life and completely trust them to take care of my orthopedic problems!
I am an established patient. I have always gotten wonderful care from Dr Cornelius and all staff members.
Thank You for your expertise care encouragement friendliness calmness smiles and help!
Change nothing...it was an excellent visit...I wanted to ask more questions however I forgot them at that time...I will write them down for next visit. Thanks for treating me like a human instead of a chart number.
The staff was friendly and enjoyable to speak with.
Dr. Cornelius is the best! I got an appointment within 24 hours and all went well.
I do not like the circumstances that I met everyone over but my experience with this office has been exceptional. I am so glad I was referred to Dr. Cornelius he is an awesome doctor with an awesome staff...
My doctor was so nice and friendly and took great care of me.
@2nd surgery with Dr. Cornelius and completely satisfied with the work help he provided. His staff as well as the office employees were very nice and easy to work with.
I was very well informed of my diagnosis and options. I was impressed with Dr. Cornelius and all of his staff. I scheduled surgery for August and am very confident that my surgery will be a success.
I agree that this is a great place and have received many many referrals from different people on choosing this place. Everyone seemed very polite and courteous. I do have a return visit scheduled.
This is an excellent health care office with amazing health care providers especially Dr Jon Cornelius!
I am so proud to have my doctor he provides the best care and bedside manor or any doctor I ve ever been to he acts like he turkey cares for his patients and it s appreciated very much
Dr. Cornelius Was so very personable. He was truly engaged in our conversation and both caring and professional. I definitely felt like he was listening to me with undivided attention. Thank you.
I highly recommend Houghston Clinic and Dr. Cornelius to anyone with Orthopaedic needs. I couldn t be happier with my care!!!
Dr Cornelius is a great person and Outstanding doctor. I go to this clinic because of him. I ll follow him everywhere!!
Good place!
I was impressed with this facility from the moment I made the appointment! I am sorry I do not have the name of the receptionist as she was extremely helpful and very nice. I was very pleased with my visit and would certainly recommend this facility as well as Dr. Cornelius.
I like the fact that when the surgery/injury outcome doesn t go quite as planned/normal Drs. Cornelius and Neely do not settle or give up. They continue to work until it is right. It is a very caring place rare in this age.
Dr Neely is fabuleous! Dr Cornelius is great! The whole staff Melody Rachel Kristy and Kristin Miss Ann Lynn and can t name all rest make going to dr visit great! Lebanon office has a wonderful crew!!!
Great people Dr.Corneliues is a great doctor highly recommendable
All I can say his Dr Cornelius is an excellent surgeon. I want to personally say thank you.
Great staff and friendly. If needed I will be back. Thank you
I love the care and concern Dr Cornelius and the nurses show me. Dr Corneliuss always explains every detail to me and what he thinks would be best.
The staff was awesome at the Lebanon location .