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Christopher Kauffman, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon practicing with Premier Orthopaedics in Nashville, Tenn. He provides care at many healthcare organizations, including TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, in Hermitage, Tenn., and University…
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