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 Jason Brashear, M.D. (Johnson City) Dr. Brashear did his undergraduate and graduate studies at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and attended medical school at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He practiced at Fayette Regional Hospital in Connersville, Indiana, for three years before moving to Johnson City and joining Appalachian Orthopaedics. His work is in general orthopaedics with an emphasis on minimally invasive hip arthroplasty and Knees. Dr. Brashear is married and has two children
Jeffery J. France, M.D. (Kingsport) Dr. France is originally from Kingsport and a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, where he played football. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and attended medical school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. He performed his residency at Campbell Clinic in Memphis and is Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. France's practice includes all areas of general orthopaedic surgery.
He lives in Kingsport with his wife, Vandi, and their girls Madeline and Kate.
James A. Goss, M.D. (Johnson City)
Dr. Jim Goss, a native of the Washington, D.C. suburbs, graduated from George Washington University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology. He spent one year playing professional baseball in the minor leagues and returned as the head baseball coach at his Alma Mater for two years. He spent nine years as a geologist between the Smithsonian Institute and U.S. Geological Survey before changing careers and graduating from medical school in 1992 from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. He completed his post graduate training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Tennessee Campbell Clinic in 1997.
Dr. Goss is a member of the Munsey Memorial Methodist Church with his two daughters, Nikki and Sherri.
Thomas L. Huddleston, M.D. (Johnson City)
Dr. Tom Huddleston is a native of Johnson City. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, his medical degree at the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences in Memphis, and Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. This was followed by one year of fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery with emphasis on joint replacement and revision joint replacement at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Huddleston then returned to Johnson City with his family and joined Appalachian Orthopaedic Associates. Dr. Huddleston is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is clinical professor at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, Department of Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Gregory E. Jeansonne, M.D. (Kingsport)
Dr. Greg completed his Orthopaedic Residency at Tulane University, New Orleans in 2006, spending his final year with the Campbell Clinic in Memphis due to hurricane Katrina. He received his MD degree in 2001 from LSU, New Orleans. He also received BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering in 1994 & Zoology in 1990 from LSU, Baton Rouge, and an MBA in 1992 from Tulane. While at LSU, Baton Rouge he competed in the Pole Vault for the National Championship Track & Field team.
He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Tennessee Medical Association. He is active in Orthopaedic Trauma research and in developing new fracture treatment techniques. He enjoys all aspects of General Orthopaedics with special interests in Trauma & Joint Replacement.
He lives in Kingsport with his wife Susan, daughter Noel, and son Beau. He enjoys bowhunting, racquetball, swimming and weightlifting. Daniel F. Klinar, M.D. (Kingsport)
Dr. Daniel Klinar received his undergraduate degree from Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina and his medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. His post graduate medical training consisted of an internship and residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Darmouth, New Hampshire. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Campbell Foundation in Memphis Tennessee, and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Klinar has published in the American Journal of Orthopaedics and presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, and the Tennessee Medical Association. Dr. Klinar has extensive experience in joint replacement surgery and shoulder surgery as well as general orthopaedics.
Fred Knickerbocker, M.D. (Bristol - Midway)
Dr. Fred Knickerbocker and his wife Susan, reside in Bristol, Virginia, and they have two sons, Miles and Brian. They attend the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, and Dr. Knickerbocker is very active with the Boy Scouts of America. He has been with our Midway Office since 1977. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Charlotte Memorial Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is board certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He practices general orthopaedics.
Bruce M. Miller, M.D. (Kingsport)
Dr. Bruce Miller obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of California Irvine and his medical degree at the Chicago Medical School. He performed both his internship and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He was Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2003. For four years after completing his residency he worked with the Houston Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Associates, where he was the team physician for the Houston Aeros professional hockey team.
Dr. Miller's professional interests are general orthopaedic surgery including trauma, joint replacement and sports related injuries, of both children and adults.
Patrick J. Riggins, M.D. (Kingsport)
Dr. Patrick Riggins received his undergraduate degree from University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida and his medical degree from University of Miami. His post graduate medical training consisted of an internship and orthopaedic residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center. This was followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Riggins is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Southern Orthopaedic Association and the Florida Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Riggins is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition to sports medicine, Dr. Riggins has experience in all phases of general orthopaedic surgery.
Galen R. Smith, M.D. (Kingsport)
Dr. Galen R. Smith received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and his medical degree from L.S.U. Medical School in New Orleans. His post graduate medical training consisted of an internship in surgery at the University of Louisville in Kentucky and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Campbell Clinic, University of Tennessee in Memphis. This was followed by a spine surgery fellowship at the Case Western Reserve Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Smith is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and American College of Surgeons. While specializing in spinal disorders, Dr. Smith also treats all general orthopaedic problems.
Dr. Smith is a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves and has served 3 month tours of duty in Iraq and Germany. Robert T. Strang, Jr. M.D. (Kingsport) Dr. Robert Strang, Jr. received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and his medical degree from University of Tennessee in Memphis. His post graduate medical training consisted of an internship at John Gaston Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and an orthopaedic surgery residency at Campbell Clinic, University of Tennessee in Memphis. Dr. Strang is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Southern Medical Association, Tennessee Medical Association, and Tennessee Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Strang has extensive experience in joint replacement surgery, as well as general orthopaedics.
Bert E. Tagert, M.D. (Bristol Medical Center)
Dr. Bert Tagert received his undergraduate degree at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi and his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine at Gainesville, Florida. His post graduate medical training consisted of a residency in general surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Tennessee Campbell Foundation at Memphis, Tennessee. This was followed by a fellowship in sports medicine at Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic at Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Tagert is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; the Tennessee Medical Association; and the Sullivan County Medical Association. Dr. Tagert has extensive experience in surgery of the upper and lower extremities with a special interest in arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, and shoulder surgery. T. Lisle Whitman, M.D. (Bristol Medical Center)
Dr. Lisle Whitman received his undergraduate training at Furman University and his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. His post graduate medical training consisted of a residency in general and orthopaedic surgery at the University of Virginia. His published works include "Transient Posterior Knee Pain with the Meniscal Arrow," and "Repair of Cortical Bone Defects with an Osteoprogenitor Cell Transfected with IGF-1". He also contributed to the text , "Surgical Recall". Dr. Whitman is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Christian Medical and Dental Associations. Dr. Whitman specializes in sports medicine, joint replacements, and treats all general orthopaedic problems.
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