Foot and ankle care close to home in Bowling Green
Chad Willis, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon. He also treats common hand and nerve problems like carpal tunnel and trigger finger, plus broken bones of the arms and legs, for patients across south-central Kentucky.
- Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon
- Foot & ankle fellowship, UAB
- Sees patients in Bowling Green, Franklin, Russellville & Glasgow
A hometown surgeon focused on getting you back on your feet
Dr. Chad Willis grew up in Bowling Green and graduated from Western Kentucky University. After earning his medical degree at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
Today he cares for patients back home at Med Center Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Bowling Green. His special interests include athletic injuries, arthritis, and ankle replacement. He also takes hospital call, so he cares for many people with broken bones and other injuries of the arms and legs.
Outside the clinic, you might find him on the golf course or following stock car racing.
Foot and ankle surgery
Your feet and ankles carry you through work, sports, and everyday life. Dr. Willis evaluates the full range of foot and ankle problems. Many can be treated without surgery, and when surgery is the right choice, he will walk you through your options.
Ankle arthritis & ankle replacement
Ankle arthritis can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling that make walking hard. Treatment ranges from bracing and injections to surgery. Ankle replacement is one of Dr. Willis's special interests.
Athletic foot & ankle injuries
Sprains, tendon injuries, and fractures from sports and active lifestyles, for weekend warriors and competitive athletes alike.
Plantar fasciitis
Heel pain that is often worst with your first steps in the morning.
Ankle sprains & instability
Sprains that keep coming back, or an ankle that feels weak or gives way.
Achilles tendon problems
Pain, swelling, or injury to the large tendon at the back of the ankle.
Flatfoot
A fallen or collapsing arch that can cause pain along the inside of the foot and ankle.
Midfoot arthritis
Wear and tear in the joints across the top and middle of the foot.
Foot & ankle fractures
Broken bones of the foot and ankle, from simple breaks to complex injuries.
Relief for numb fingers and locking fingers
Along with his foot and ankle practice, Dr. Willis treats several common hand and nerve conditions.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the thumb and fingers caused by pressure on a nerve at the wrist. Treatment may include splinting, injections, or carpal tunnel release surgery.
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Numbness or tingling in the ring and small fingers from pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow. Treatment may include activity changes, splinting, or cubital tunnel release surgery.
Trigger finger
A finger or thumb that catches, locks, or snaps when you bend it. Treatment may include splinting, injections, or a minor release procedure.
Broken bones of the arms and legs
Dr. Willis covers orthopaedic hospital call in Bowling Green, so he regularly treats fractures and other injuries of both the upper and lower extremities. After the hospital, he can continue your fracture care in the clinic.
- Wrist fractures
- Ankle, foot, and leg fractures
- Follow-up care for fractures treated in the emergency room
Seen in the ER for a fracture?
If you were treated in a local emergency room or urgent care and told to follow up with orthopaedics, call the clinic at (270) 780-2750 to ask about an appointment.
How to make an appointment
Call the clinic
Call Med Center Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine at (270) 780-2750 and ask to see Dr. Willis.
Gather your information
Have your insurance card and a list of your medicines handy. If you've had X-rays or an MRI somewhere else, ask the clinic how to share them.
Visit and make a plan
Dr. Willis will examine you, review any imaging, and talk with you about treatment options, both with and without surgery.
Where Dr. Willis sees patients
His main clinic is in Bowling Green. He also sees patients in nearby south-central Kentucky communities.
Bowling Green clinic
Med Center Health Orthopaedics & Sports MedicineRiverside Professional Center
825 Second Avenue East, Suite C2
Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 780-2750
Also sees patients in
- FranklinEvery other Monday
- RussellvilleEvery other Monday and the first Wednesday of each month
- GlasgowThe second Wednesday of each month
Call (270) 780-2750 to confirm dates.
Common questions
What does Dr. Willis treat?
His main focus is foot and ankle problems, including arthritis, ankle replacement, plantar fasciitis, Achilles problems, flatfoot, sprains, and sports injuries. He also treats hand and nerve conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and trigger finger, and fractures of the arms and legs.
Does every foot or ankle problem need surgery?
No. Many foot and ankle conditions improve with non-surgical care such as activity changes, supportive shoes, bracing, physical therapy, or injections. Dr. Willis will talk with you about all of your options.
Where is the clinic?
Med Center Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Riverside Professional Center, 825 Second Avenue East, Suite C2, Bowling Green, KY 42101. He also sees patients in Franklin, Russellville, and Glasgow.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call the clinic at (270) 780-2750. Please don't send medical details through this website.
What should I do if I think I broke a bone?
For a serious injury or emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you've already been seen and told to follow up with orthopaedics, call the clinic to schedule.
Ready to get moving again?
Call the clinic to schedule an appointment with Dr. Willis.
📞 Call (270) 780-2750