Tristar Centennial Medical Center

If you require medical attention this is a great place to visit. It appears to be very professionally run with good employee morale and high attention to detail. I have been an in-patient and out-patient here numerous times over the past four years. I have never been disappointed.

I could not have asked for better care! I have spent time in several different Nashville hospitals over the years and they care that I received at Centennial was superb to any other hospital that I’ve been in. From the wonderful nurses and their support staff to the very sweet young lady who made sure that my room was clean everyday. I received exceptional care and I would recommend your hospital to anyone.

I had knee replacement surgery at the Center and from the time I was checked in throughout my complete stay I had the absolute best caregivers and most thoughtful people assisting me! I came to my room from recovery and I was made to feel very comfortable with my surroundings and the people attending me. They made sure that I understood everything and where everything was. How to get assistance if I needed. I was checked on regularly to see how I was progressing and told what I could expect to happen while I was there.
The day staff was amazing with the amount of information and care they gave all the way through to the people coming to take out waste. That night I was even more surprised by the amount of detail and attention the staff took in making sure that I was comfortable and properly cared for. They were not there just to pass time until the day staff returned. They were very conversational and fun to be around. They were encouraging in my recovery from my procedure and what I could expect from the next day. I was taken walking on 2 different occasions and I had training on climbing stairs, entering a tub, entering a vehicle and descending stairs. They made sure that I had everything that I would need before I left and when I got home. Very detailed information on my rehab and recovery program. I could go on and on and on because it was such an amazing experience with such knowledgeable and professional and caring people!!

I have always been a very active person all my life and plan on being so for many years yet! I have had 4 back surgeries and many other surgeries, but this shoulder replacement surgery has been the least painful and was a piece of cake compared to my back surgeries. When I got to the point that I could hardly dress myself I went to Dr. Morrison at Southern Joint in Nashville. The entire staff and Dr. Morrison was the most friendly, thorough and professional of all the doctors and hospitals I had to deal with in the last 7 years. I'm in my 3rd week of PT and the physical therapist stated to me that of all the complete shoulder replacement patients she has worked with I was far ahead of them all. She couldn't believe the range of motion I already have and the lack of severe pain. I only had to take pain pills for about 4 days which is amazing to me! Thank you Dr. Morrison and all the staff at Southern Joint for helping me get my life back. I now am not apprehensive about getting the other shoulder joint replaced in November! I hope I get all the same staff at S.J. and trust Dr. Morrison to make me whole again!

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Darla Runge

Dr. Lizarraga, my primary doctor, is very special He gives his full attention to you. He is thorough, he does not jump to conclusions but has tests done to rule in or out causes of illnesses. Then he cautiously lays out a plan that he monitors closely.
His nurse is also excellent.