(Pictured: Dr. Matthew Rupert, Dr. Joseph Schaffer, Dr. Gleb Medvedev)
Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics Expands to Franklin, Tennessee with Leading Specialists and Comprehensive Orthopaedic Care
Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics is proud to now offer a variety of orthopaedic treatment options to Williamson County as Dr. Joseph Schaffer and Dr. Gleb Medvedev open clinics alongside Dr. Matthew Rupert, at the newly acquired Franklin, Tennessee location.
Dr. Joseph Schaffer is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon providing general orthopaedic care while specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related injuries and other disorders of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Gleb Medvedev is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in hand surgery. Earlier this summer, Dr. Matthew Rupert, having practiced in Franklin, Tennessee for 18 years, joined the world-class team of providers at Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics. Dr. Matthew Rupert, board-certified anesthesiologist, board-certified pain medicine physician, and board-certified fellow of Interventional Pain Practice, treats pain in the head, trunk, and limbs as an interventionalist and utilizes orthobiologic treatments for traditional surgical problems.
“I’m proud to join Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics—a group that shares my dedication to innovation and patient-centered care. This collaboration strengthens my ability to deliver thoughtful, routine, and complex care in partnership with a team that values excellence and a multidisciplinary approach.” – Dr. Matthew Rupert
“I have been working in the Nashville area for many years and I am so grateful to my patients for seeing me at my Nashville location. I hope that adding the Franklin office will give them another easy and convenient option to see me. Plus, as a resident of Franklin myself, I am excited at the opportunity to take care of my neighbors!” – Dr. Joseph Schaffer
“While I’ve practiced medicine for many years, I am new to the Middle Tennessee area. I already have patients coming to see me from Brentwood and Franklin and I’m glad to be able to offer them a more easily accessible location for their hand, wrist, and elbow care. I’ve admired the Franklin community and I’m looking forward to getting to know more residents!” – Dr. Gleb Medvedev
Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics continues their long tradition of expanding world-class orthopaedic care in Middle Tennessee with the addition of the office in Franklin, Tennessee. Founded in Columbus, Georgia, in 1949, by Dr. Jack Hughston, widely considered a father of sports medicine, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics continues his legacy into Williamson County and across the southeast.
Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics – Franklin is located at 100 Covey Drive, Suite 103, Franklin, TN 37067.
For more information, visit tn.hughston.com/locations/franklin, or call (615) 550-8500 to make an appointment.
Last edited on September 10, 2025