November 16, 1949 – November 12, 2017
Dr. Allen F. Anderson was a respected orthopedic surgeon and a leader in the field of sports medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University. With board certification in general orthopedics and a subspecialty in sports medicine, Dr. Anderson built a career marked by clinical excellence, research contributions, and leadership.
He was a key figure at Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance in Nashville, specializing in knee injuries and ligament reconstruction. Over the course of his career, he authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, contributed dozens of book chapters, and held a patent for a pediatric ACL reconstruction system. His work was presented across national and international platforms, and he was widely regarded for his innovative approach to orthopedic care.
Dr. Anderson served as president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and chaired the International Knee Documentation Committee for nearly two decades. He was also an editorial board member for several respected medical journals and received multiple honors throughout his career, including prestigious awards for his research and recognition as one of the top doctors in his field.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Anderson was a man of deep faith and family values. He and his wife, Candy, were married for more than 40 years and raised three sons, two of whom became orthopedic surgeons. He enjoyed fly fishing, upland bird hunting, and spending time on his farm in Tennessee, where he found peace and joy in the land and the outdoors.
Dr. Anderson passed away suddenly in a farming accident just days before his 68th birthday. His legacy lives on through his family, colleagues, and the many lives he touched as a physician, mentor, and friend. He will be remembered not only for his contributions to medicine but for his humility, kindness, and the genuine care he showed to all who knew him.