

L. Brett Babat, MD
Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in complex spine disorders
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I had a long history of back issues – 50 years of pain, severe scoliosis & two previous spinal fusions. I was bent over at the waist and barely able to walk. The surgery was many hours and my atrial fibrillation didn’t cooperate, however the recovery wasn’t long and the pain was immediately relieved. I had a wonderful support from your staff, my daughter & local home health professionals. To say you are a miracle worker is an understatement. I have been pain free for the first time in my life. Truly you have a great gift and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your expertise and post-surgical care.
A big thank you to Dr. Babat and all who assisted him in my back surgery last January. I never thought I could be living (back pain) free again at the age of 74. Dr. Babat has literally given me back my life. A big thank you to his office staff that were always pleasant and helpful.
It has been a year since you all worked your magic. I am doing well and wanted to thank all of you for giving me back a life. I am still working on balance but you gave me back mobility. I’m still not skating but compared to what I was when I walked into your office, I can accept some limitations. Thank you so much, I hope everyone is safe and healthy.
This man changed my life
He saved my husband’s life and made him a new man. He is absolutely the best back doctor around.
I had a previous back surgery and multiple shots and ablation treatments with no results. I took a chance and went online and found Dr. Babat. I went on his reviews and decided to go see him. It was the best thing I could have done. He performed surgery and put some screws and metal in my spine and I have finally found relief. I can't leave out the excellent office staff and Hillary. They were the most caring and professional staff. I would highly recommend Dr. Babat if you have any type of back/spine problems and looking for a solution for your pain.
Thanks for always listening and providing options where other doctors have said there aren't any.
He fixes the problem. If you're looking for a good doctor who is there to be your doctor, treat you while still making you feel important, and is not there to be your friend, Dr. Babat is the doctor for you.
Can't say enough thanks!
Hillary has made all the difference in my bone health care.
Medical Degree
Yale University School of Medicine • New Haven, CT
Spine Biomechanics Laboratory Fellow
Yale University School of Medicine • New Haven, CT
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Brown University • Providence, RI
Trauma Fellow
Brown University • Providence, RI
Combined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spine Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH
About Dr. Babat
Dr. Babat has special interests in reconstructive spine surgery, spinal deformity and in the management of spine tumors. He is actively involved in teaching spine surgery to other surgeons, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Babat has helped to develop spinal instrumentation for surgery applications and has a patented device used in complex spine operations. He is the former Chief of Staff at Skyline Medical Center and served two unprecedented consecutive terms as Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery.
Dr. Babat offers expertise in treating the following conditions:
- Complex spine revisions
- Degenerative spine disease
- Spinal tumors
- Spinal instability, fracture or trauma
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Cervical and lumbar spondylosis
- Cervical and lumbar herniated disc
- Post-Laminectomy syndrome
- Deformity correction
- Failed back revisions
- Failed neck revisions
- Spinal stenosis
- Cervical spondylotic myelopathy
- Radiculopathy
Dr. Babat’s Care Team
At Nashville Neurosurgery Associates, we are dedicated to comprehensive neurosurgical care. Our surgeons, advanced practitioners and staff work closely together to ensure you receive high-quality, personalized care and treatment. Dr. Babat’s clinical care team includes:

Makenzie L. Wilson, PA-C
- Undergraduate Degree
Mississippi College University • Clinton, MS - Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Mississippi College University • Clinton, MS

Jennifer Klecan, NP
- Undergraduate Degree
Olivet Nazarene University • Kankakee, IL - Master of Science in Nursing
University of Illinois at Chicago • Chicago, IL
Amanda Butler, Surgery Coordinator
LaTisha Presswood, Radiologic Technologist & Clinical Assistant
Chanel McKoy, Clinical Assistant
Melissa Shelby, Clinical Assistant & Coordinator
Fax Number: 615.320.3186
Dr. Babat’s Locations
Dr. Babat and his care team see patients at the following location:
Centennial Medical Center
2400 Patterson St. Suite 319
Nashville, TN 37203
p: 615-986-1256
f: 615-320-3186
Skyline
3443 Dickerson Pike Suite 720
Nashville, TN 37207
p: 615-986-1256
f: 615-320-3186
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Dr. Babat’s Patient Reviews
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I had a long history of back issues – 50 years of pain, severe scoliosis & two previous spinal fusions. I was bent over at the waist and barely able to walk. The surgery was many hours and my atrial fibrillation didn’t cooperate, however the recovery wasn’t long and the pain was immediately relieved. I had a wonderful support from your staff, my daughter & local home health professionals. To say you are a miracle worker is an understatement. I have been pain free for the first time in my life. Truly you have a great gift and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your expertise and post-surgical care.
A big thank you to Dr. Babat and all who assisted him in my back surgery last January. I never thought I could be living (back pain) free again at the age of 74. Dr. Babat has literally given me back my life. A big thank you to his office staff that were always pleasant and helpful.
It has been a year since you all worked your magic. I am doing well and wanted to thank all of you for giving me back a life. I am still working on balance but you gave me back mobility. I’m still not skating but compared to what I was when I walked into your office, I can accept some limitations. Thank you so much, I hope everyone is safe and healthy.
This man changed my life
He saved my husband’s life and made him a new man. He is absolutely the best back doctor around.
I had a previous back surgery and multiple shots and ablation treatments with no results. I took a chance and went online and found Dr. Babat. I went on his reviews and decided to go see him. It was the best thing I could have done. He performed surgery and put some screws and metal in my spine and I have finally found relief. I can't leave out the excellent office staff and Hillary. They were the most caring and professional staff. I would highly recommend Dr. Babat if you have any type of back/spine problems and looking for a solution for your pain.
Thanks for always listening and providing options where other doctors have said there aren't any.
He fixes the problem. If you're looking for a good doctor who is there to be your doctor, treat you while still making you feel important, and is not there to be your friend, Dr. Babat is the doctor for you.
Can't say enough thanks!
Hillary has made all the difference in my bone health care.