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Select Providers Name Urgent Orthopedic Care Winfred B. Abrams, Jr., MD Leland Berkwits, MD Marcus D. Biggers II, MD David G. Brown, MD Tyler A. Cannon, MD Claiborne A. Christian, MD R. Jeffrey Cole, MD Patrick M. Curlee, MD David A. Deneka, MD Daneca DiPaolo, MD David J. Dowling, MD Christian S. Fahey, MD Christopher A. Ferguson, MD Daniel T. Fletcher, MD Tyler W. Fraser, MD Thomas V. Giel, MD Spencer W. Hauser, MD Peter R. Henning, MD William "Trey" Hester III, MD Jim K. Hudson, MD Riley Jones, MD Judith R. Lee-Sigler, MD Robert P. Lonergan, MD Arsen H. Manugian, MD Sam E. Murrell, MD Michael D. Neel, MD Jared J. Patterson, MD Earl Lynn Phillips, MD Christopher M. Pokabla, MD Shawn Price, MD William Matthew Roberson, MD Jay M. Saenz, MD Sam Schroerlucke, MD Laurence W. Schwartz, DO Jean Simard, MD Seung-Jae "Tex" Song, DPM Jonathan M. Stuart, DO Owen B. Tabor, Jr., MD Stephen M. Waggoner, MD Kenneth S. Weiss, MD Andrew J. Wodowski, MD F. Gregory Wolf, MD Jennifer James, DC Suzanna Barnhart, FNP-C Rachel Bates, PA-C Kera Bergeron, PA-C Matthew Bills, MSPAS, PA-C Jessica Bradshaw, PA-C, RT William Bill Clark, PA-C Connor Coalter, PA-C Emma Cotton Fowler, PA-C Emily Cross, APN T.J. Fisher, PA-C Sarah Hammond, PA-C Elizabeth Harris, PA-C Lacy Johnson Conry, PA-C Catherine T. Lackie, FNP Holly Loveland, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Victoria Mansfield, PA-C, MMSPAS Angela Marshall, FNP-C Maria Moore, PA-C Kelly Mundy, FNP-BC Caralyna M. Nee, PA-C Reagan Payne, PA-C Amy Roskos, FNP-BC Chandler Stengel, PA Ginger Warmath, APN Christopher Wilkinson, DNP Michael D. Williams, MSN, NP-C
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6286 Briarcrest Ave., Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38120
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Winfred B. Abrams, Jr., MD
Non-Operative Spine
6286 Briarcrest Ave., Memphis, TN 38120
7580 Clarington Cv., Southaven, MS 38671
2100 Exeter Road, Suite 200, Germantown, TN 38138
Dr. Abrams is a fellowship trained interventional spine specialist practicing at the OrthoSouth Germantown, Memphis-Briarcrest, and Southaven clinics.
Dr. Abrams completed his surgical internship at the joint civilian-military program at Miami Valley Hospital in the Wright-State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Surgery in Dayton, OH. He then transitioned to gain further leadership and clinical skills as a Combat Search and Rescue Medical Director and Flight Surgeon in the USAF at Nellis Air Force Base. Following those years, Dr. Abrams then completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, followed by a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health, Hershey, PA. He is a graduate of UT Health Science Center in Memphis and received his B.S. in Chemistry from University of Pittsburgh.
In his free time, Dr. Abrams enjoys riding his motorcycle, playing basketball, and competitive shooting.
Pain Medicine, Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesia, Hershey S. Milton Medical Center, PennState Health, Hershey, PA
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Medical School: The University of Tennessee School of Medicine, Memphis, TN
Residency: Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University-Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH (joint USAF-civilian)
OrthoSouth Welcomes New Back & Neck Specialist, Winfred B. Abrams, Jr., MD to Largest Multidisciplinary Team of Orthopedic Spine Specialists in the Mid-South Region
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Anti-inflammatory Titration Schedule
Gabapentin Titration Schedule
Duloxetine Titration Schedule
Spine Rehab Exercises – AAOS
Spinal Injections – AAOS
Shoulder and Cuff Rehab Exercises – AAOS
Posture Improvement Exercises
Neck Pain Exercises
Knee Exercises – AAOS
Hip Rehab Exercises – AAOS
Leland Berkwits, MD
Crosstown Clinic
1350 Concourse Ave., Ste. 363, Memphis, TN 38104
Dr. Berkwits is an ACGME fellowship trained interventional spine and pain specialist practicing at the Crosstown Back and Pain Institute.
Dr. Berkwits received his medical degree from Feinberg – Northwestern University medical School in Chicago, IL. After completing a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, he practiced general physical medicine and rehabilitation for 12 years at Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, in Malvern, Pennsylvania. While in practice he recognized that patients with spinal conditions had limited access to non-surgical treatment for their discomfort. In mid-career, he left his practice to begin an ACGME accredited interventional spine and pain management fellowship at Orthopedic and Spine Specialists in York, Pennsylvania. He has over 15 years experience practicing interventional spine and pain medicine.
Prior to entering medical school Dr. Berkwits received a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. He has always been interested in the application of new technology to treat medical conditions, and incorporates a systems approach to the diagnosis and treatment of painful conditions.
He is a co-editor of the Atlas of Image Guided Spinal Procedures, a medical text (now in its second edition ) which is used as the basis for training in many of the current interventional spine and pain management fellowships. He also contributed to the text as lead author and co-author on multiple chapters.
He maintains membership in several professional organizations including the Spine Intervention Society, and is a senior member of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Dr. Berkwits enjoys spending his free time hiking, organic vegetable gardening, conversing with fellow amateur radio operators on the 40 meter band, and is hoping to learn how to play the bass guitar. An interesting fact about Dr. Berkwits is that he won the high school science fair in 1974 having presented a design for a computerized electronic medical record.
Interventional Spine Fellow, Orthopaedic & Spine Specialists – York, PA
Bachelors of Science, Biomedical Engineering – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Masters of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Doctorate of Medicine – The Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
Marcus D. Biggers II, MD
Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement
3045 Kate Bond Road, Bartlett, TN 38133
2100 Exeter Rd, #200, Germantown, TN 38138
4515 Poplar Ave, Ste 206, Memphis, TN 38117
A native of Greenwood, Mississippi, Dr. Biggers attended Pillow Academy and went on to undergraduate studies at Mississippi State University, graduating summa cum laude. He earned a bachelor of science while majoring in microbiology. He was tapped into numerous honor societies while in college and ultimately elected into the MSU Hall of Fame in 2005.
Dr. Biggers graduated magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he earned his medical degree in 2009. He was one of five students selected into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society during his third year of medical school. His peers also selected him into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Dr. Biggers completed a 5-year orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee Campbell Clinic in 2014, where he was the recipient of the Program Director's award multiple times during his residency. Dr. Biggers underwent an additional year of specialty training in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama under the tutelage of Dr. James Andrews, Dr. Lyle Cain, Dr. Jeff Dugas, and Dr. Benton Emblom.
As a fellow, Dr. Biggers served as an associate physician for the University of Alabama, Birmingham Barons (Chicago White Sox AA affiliate), WWE professional wrestling association, Birmingham Ballet. He also treated multiple professional and collegiate athletes from across the country.
Dr. Biggers specializes in disorders of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee, as well as all sports-related injuries. He also has expertise in shoulder and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Biggers is a member of multiple academic societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Biggers has authored multiple publications, presentations, and educational conferences. Dr. Biggers and his wife, Anna, have two children.
Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy, American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, Alabama
Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Residency: University of Tennessee Campbell Clinic
Common Knee Injuries in Athletes: A Webinar with Dr. Marcus Biggers
David G. Brown, MD
6286 Briarcest Ave, Memphis, TN 38120
Dr. Brown is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in knee and shoulder injuries. Dr. Brown understands the demand to optimize sports performance following an injury. He also understands the importance of quickly returning to work for the injured "weekend warrior." He is the current team physician for Harding Academy, Hutchison School, and Germantown High School.
Dr. Brown loves spending time with his wife and two sons. He enjoys the outdoors and coaching his boys in their favorite sport. He serves on several committees and boards that promote positive growth in areas of youth, education and medicine within Memphis.
Sports Medicine, Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Jackson, MS
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee, Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Memphis Medical Society
Tennessee Medical Association
Germantown High School Harding Academy Hutchison School
Dr. David Brown Discusses the Sports Medicine Approach to Treating Public Safety Workers
Claiborne A. Christian, MD
7580 Clarington Cv, Southaven, MS 38671
2670 McIngvale Rd, Suite J, Hernando, MS 38632
Originally from Virginia, Dr. Christian is a veteran athlete—playing multiple sports in high school and college. It was his early athletic experiences that initiated his interest in sports medicine. He has previously served as the physician representative on the Department of Labor's Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Committee. Currently, he resides and practices in Mississippi, and has been named DeSoto's Best Orthopaedist multiple times. Dr. Christian evaluates and treats all areas of orthopaedics, and his surgical practice specializes in knee and shoulder surgery.
When he is not with patients, Dr. Christian enjoys reading or working in his garden. He also enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his family.
Sports Medicine, Knee & Shoulder Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Davidson College, Davidson, NC
Medical School: Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA
Hernando High School Northpoint Christian School
R. Jeffrey Cole, MD
310 Judge Smith Dr, Marion, AR 72364
Dr. Cole is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualification in hand surgery. He treats problems from the shoulder to the fingertip and routinely makes himself available for urgent care evaluation of acute injuries. Dr. Cole served as the 2011 President of the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS). During that time, the TOS was awarded the State Society of the Year Award by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Cole is involved in the Memphis non-profit scene and previously served as the 2016 President of Carnival Memphis. In this demanding role, he coordinated the organization's selection and support for three children's charities. He also served as Chairman of the Board in 2017 and remains involved at this time.
Away from the office, he enjoys staying active and spending time with his family and friends. Travel is a priority and offers the ability to spend quality time with both. He is a frustrated golfer but won't give up the game any time soon.
Surgery of the Hand & Upper Extremity, Washington University, Barnes- Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee, Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga, TN
Tennessee Orthopaedic Society
Memphis & Shelby County Medical Society
J. Albert Key Washington University Orthopaedic Society
Common Hand and Wrist Issues – A Webinar with Dr. Jeff Cole
Patrick M. Curlee, MD
Spine (Surgery)
2100 Exeter Road #200, Germantown, TN 38138
Dr. Curlee is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship trained in congenital, traumatic, and degenerative spinal disorders. He believes in a multidisciplinary approach to the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of spinal disorders, which includes physical therapy, physiatry, and the most advanced surgical techniques, such as minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Curlee's primary area of interests include disorders and conditions of the upper back and neck.
University of Tennessee, Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN
Medical School: East Carolina University
Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
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David A. Deneka, MD
Dr. Deneka is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. His fellowship was completed under the direction of renowned sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon, James R. Andrews, MD. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and in orthopaedic sports medicine.
Dr. Deneka has over 20 years of experience in the latest arthroscopic surgical techniques. He enjoys taking care of athletes, and his practice focuses primarily on the treatment of knee and shoulder injuries, as well as general orthopaedic conditions. Since 2004, he has served as the team physician for Evangelical Christian School. Prior to that, he served as one of the team physicians for Middle Tennessee State University for 7 years.
During his free time, Dr. Deneka enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons.
Sports Medicine, American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Memphis Orthopaedic Society
American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society
Daneca DiPaolo, MD
Hospitalists - Southaven
7900 Airways Blvd Ste B102, Southaven, MS 38671
Dr. DiPaolo, known as Donna, is a native of NJ where she attended medical school at Rutgers-NJ Medical School and completed residency at the Rutgers-NJ Medical School University Hospital. She possesses additional fellowship training in Hand/Upper Extremity/Microsurgery from Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
Dr. DiPaolo spent the first half of her career working at level 1 and 2 trauma centers caring for large and small joint injuries and mangled limbs. She was blessed with much professional success, locally chairing an orthopedic department at a level 2 teaching hospital and nationally serving as past president of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, along with teaching/mentoring residents and students. Seeking work/family balance in a warmer climate, she relocated to the Mid-South where she relishes her role of small town rural orthopedic provider.
When asked many years ago to help Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto get their trauma program off the ground, she welcomed the opportunity to provide this much needed care to her neighbors in north Mississippi. At home, with lifetime Giants/Packers fan husband George and their three children, "Go Rebs" is a frequent refrain!
Medical School – Rutgers-NJ Medical School
Fellowship – Hand/Upper Extremity/Microsurgery – Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
David J. Dowling, MD
Dr. Dowling specializes in non-operative interventional treatment (i.e. nerve blocks) of orthopaedic spine disorders (i.e. disc herniations, arthritis), and electrodiagnostic medicine of orthopaedic conditions (ie carpal tunnel syndrome). He also focuses on work comp treatment.
In his free time, Dr. Dowling loves to follow Memphis Tigers athletics and play fantasy baseball. He enjoys traveling and collecting wine, as well as attending to his vegetable garden.
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Medical School: University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Memphis, TN
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN
Fellow, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fellow, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Spine Intervention Society
Christian S. Fahey, MD
Dr. Fahey is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand procedures. He has been in practice since 2001 and earned his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He then completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Upon completion, he received additional upper extremity training at the Philadelphia Hand Center.
Philadelphia Hand Center, Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Independent Medical Examiners
American Academy of Hand Surgery
Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Forearm – Webinar
Christopher A. Ferguson, MD
4515 Poplar Ave, Suite 206, Memphis, TN 38117
Dr. Ferguson is a dual board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery. He treats a variety of musculoskeletal problems and focuses on arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, fractures and knee/hip joint replacement surgery. Dr. Ferguson earned his medical degree and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He also completed an AO International Trauma Fellowship in Chur, Switzerland with Dr. Christoph Sommer. Dr. Ferguson received his undergraduate degree in Engineering from the University of Mississippi.
When he's not at work, Dr. Ferguson enjoys spending time with his family, reading and participating in outdoor sports. Dr. Ferguson is married with three daughters. He has served as the team orthopaedic surgeon for St. Mary's Episcopal School, Brighton High School and Cordova High School. He is a certified shooting instructor and is a coach for the nationally ranked St. Mary's High School trap shooting team. He also currently serves on the Engineering Advisory and Advancement Council for the Ole Miss School of Engineering.
AO International Trauma, Kantonsspital Graubünden, Chur, Switzerland
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
AO Trauma
Outpatient Joint Replacement – Webinar
William Newman's Same Day Knee Replacement Surgery
Cementless Knee Replacement – A Webinar with Dr. Chris Ferguson
Daniel T. Fletcher, MD
Dr. Fletcher is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand, wrist and elbow. He routinely performs minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic carpal tunnel release and percutaneous dupuytren's release. Dr. Fletcher was raised in Memphis and received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee. While in medical school, he served as a member of an admissions committee responsible for selecting the next generation of physicians.
Dr. Fletcher and his wife have three children and live in midtown Memphis. They are members of Independent Presbyterian Church and currently serve on the board at Westminster Academy. In his spare time, Dr. Fletcher enjoys playing the guitar and teaching his children how to play golf.
Surgery of the Hand & Upper Extremity, The Hand Center of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Campbell Foundation-University of Tennessee Center of Health Sciences, Memphis, TN
Tyler W. Fraser, MD
1244 Primacy Parkway, Memphis, TN 38119
Dr. Tyler Fraser specializes in foot and ankle orthopedic conditions. He sees patients at OrthoSouth's Memphis-Primacy Parkway and Bartlett clinics. A native of Arlington, Dr. Fraser earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Rhodes College and his medical degree from University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He completed his orthopedic residency at University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Chattanooga and his Foot and Ankle Fellowship at UC Davis/Reno Orthopedic Clinic before moving back to Shelby County to begin his specialty practice at OrthoSouth. He has authored a number of research papers on foot and ankle issues, including hindfoot and midfoot arthritis, turf toe, toe deformities, and related surgical techniques.
Dr. Fraser lives in Germantown with his wife Jennifer and two sons Harrison and Rhodes. He enjoys golfing, exercising, and Tennessee football!
UC Davis/Reno Orthopedic Clinic, Foot and Ankle Fellowship, 2020-2021
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
Residency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN
Thomas V. Giel, MD
Dr. Giel is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He provides cutting-edge surgical techniques, including minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures. He also specializes in shoulder reconstruction, total shoulder replacement, ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration and meniscal transplantation of the knee.
As an associate master instructor at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Chicago, he trains other surgeons in modern practices and minimally invasive techniques. He is affiliated with athletic teams at St. George's Independent School, East High School, White Station High School and the Greater Memphis Soccer Association.
In his spare time, Dr. Giel enjoys spending time with his family. This includes watching his son play sports and attending as many Memphis Grizzlies games as possible. He also enjoys community outreach and seeks involvement through his church and the Boy Scouts of America. He also endeavors to serve the community through sports-related partnerships such as Memphis Youth Athletics, Memphis Athletic Ministries, Streets Ministries, Girls on the Run and Memphis Rugby.
David Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Campbell Foundation, University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Team Physician for St. George's Independent School
Lori's OrthoSouth Story with Dr. Tom Giel
Video Testimonial for Dr. Tom Giel
Common Shoulder Issues – A Webinar with Dr. Tom Giel
Spencer W. Hauser, MD
Dr. Hauser is a board-certified fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in both operative and non-operative treatment for spinal deformity, spinal trauma and degenerative spinal conditions. He also has a special interest in minimally-invasive techniques. Dr. Hauser received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He also completed a combined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship at Duke University where he was exposed to a variety of spinal disorders.
Combined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship, Duke University, Durham, NC
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers, Newark, NJ
Spine Center Q&A Webinar
Peter R. Henning, MD
6286 Briarcrest Ave, Ste 200, Memphis, TN 38120
2100 Exeter Road, Ste 200, Germantown, TN 38138
7580 Clarington Cove, Southaven, MS 38671
Dr. Peter Henning is a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon seeing patients in OrthoSouth's Memphis-Briarcrest, Germantown, and Southaven offices. Dr. Henning completed his orthopaedic hand fellowing in July 2021 at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center and his orthopaedic surgery residency at Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN. He received his medical degree from Milwaukee, WI in 2015 and his undergraduate education from Marquette University in Milwaukee in 2011.
Dr. Henning has a long history of volunteerism, including Soles for Souls, Memphis Redbirds volunteer team coverage, Rhodes College and area highschool team physicals, and Saturday clinics for uninsured patients.
Orthopaedic Hand Fellowship, Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, IN
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Residency: University of Tennessee Health and Science Center – Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN
American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
OrthoSouth Hand Center Welcomes Dr. Peter Henning to the Team
William "Trey" Hester III, MD
6286 Briarcrest Ave, Memphis, TN 38120
Dr. Hester is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Hester understands the impact that a lower extremity injury can have on both sports performance and daily quality of life. He is dedicated to offering solutions for minor and complex conditions or injuries his patients face in this area.
Dr. Hester lives in East Memphis with his wife Jenna and their three children. He enjoys spending time with family, fishing, and scuba diving when time permits.
Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Rothman Institute, Philadephia, PA
Millsaps College, Jackson, MS
Medical School: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
Residency: Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)
Jim K. Hudson, MD
Hospitalists - East Memphis
6029 Walnut Grove Rd, Ste 403, Memphis, TN 38120
Dr. Hudson is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care of fractures and acute orthopedic injuries, and working at OrthoSouth's hospitalist division at Baptist Memorial Hospital in East Memphis. He earned his medical degree at the University of Tennessee in Memphis and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Campbell Clinic. He possesses a B.A. in Zoology from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
Born and raised in Memphis, Dr. Hudson enjoys the beach, water sports, cycling, and trying to be a golfer. He is the proud father of two daughters, Victoria and Grace.
Medical Degree – University of Tennessee Health and Sciences Center, Memphis, TN
Bachelor of Arts in Zoology – University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Riley Jones, MD
Dr. Jones is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, work-related injuries and arthroscopic procedures. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Medical Units, then completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at The Campbell Clinic, Inc.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
Memphis and Shelby County Medical Society
Tennessee Medical Society
Willis C. Campbell Club
Surgical Techniques May Change Through the Years, but the Body Does Not
Judith R. Lee-Sigler, MD
Dr. Lee-Sigler is a fellow of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is a veteran of the United States Air Force to include service in Saudi Arabia during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Dr. Lee-Sigler served as medical director of the Carle Spine Center, therapy services and inpatient rehabilitation unit before moving to Memphis where she practiced at Memphis Spine Center before joining Tabor Orthopedics. With over 20 years of clinical experience she specializes in non-surgical spine and orthopaedic medicine, diagnostic and therapeutic injections, orthobiologic medicine techniques, spinal column simulator trials, electromyography and nerve conduction studies, and botox therapies for migraine headaches and torticollis.
Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Schwab Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
International Society of Regenerative Medicine
Diane's Spinal Fusions
Conservative Treatments Options For Low Back Pain
Robert P. Lonergan, MD
Hip & Pelvis
With over 20 years of operative and non-operative orthopaedic care, Dr. Lonergan is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and minimally-invasive techniques for joint restoration. He also specializes in shoulder, hip, knee and ankle arthroscopy as well as complete joint replacement. Dr. Lonergan received his medical degree from the University of Virginia Medical School and completed a fellowship in sports medicine in Denver, Colorado. During his fellowship, he had the opportunity to treat athletes ranging from amateurs to professionals.
Sports Medicine at Rose Medical Center, Denver, CO
Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC
Arsen H. Manugian, MD
Dr. Manugian is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in work-related injuries, sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He received his medical degree from St. Andrews University in Scotland and completed his residency in orthopaedic Surgery at The Campbell Clinic, Inc. in Memphis.
St. Andrews University, Scotland, UK
Medical School: University of St. Andrews School of Medicine, Scotland
International Arthroscopy Association
Sam E. Murrell, MD
Dr. Murrell is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, and specializes in the field of orthopaedic spine surgery treating disorders of the cervical thoracic and lumbar spine. Dr. Murrell incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to spine care. He uses his surgical expertise to craft a safe and effective plan for each patient. Many of his patients benefit from non-operative conservative care and less-invasive surgical approaches. When more complex surgery is required, he is skilled and experienced with complex spinal reconstruction. Dr. Murrell currently serves as the Governor's appointed medical representative to the Tennessee Worker's Compensation Advisory Council. He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Board of Councilors. Dr. Murrell is a past President of the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society.
A former varsity oarsman at Harvard, Dr. Murrell enjoys working with student athletes as team physician at St. Agnes and St. Dominic. Dr. Murrell also believes in the importance of giving back to his community and donates his surgical skills to the Church Health Center. He is a member of Second Presbyterian Church.
Combined Fellowship in and Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University/Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University Affiliate Hospitals, Atlanta, GA
Tennessee Workers Compensation Advisory Council
Dr. Murrell's Spine History Form
Michael D. Neel, MD
Dr. Neel has been practicing for more than 24 years – treating adults and children with bone and soft tissue tumors as well as adults with hip and knee arthritis. He currently serves as chief for the Orthopaedic division at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Dr. Neel lectures to national and international audiences on the management of skeletally immature patients with bone cancer, the use of oncologic prosthesis in adults with massive bone loss and the management of osteonecrosis.
Dr. Neel spends his free time with his wife, Liz, of 30 years and 2 children, Elisabeth Ann, who is in the adult program at Madonna Learning Center and Robert, who is a first year medical student. He also enjoys playing golf and following Alabama football. Dr. Neel volunteers at the Church Health Center and currently serves as president of the Board of Directors of the Madonna Learning Center, a faith-based school for children and adults with special needs.
Orthopaedic Oncology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Florida, University Medical Center, Jacksonville, FL
Association of Bone & Joint Surgeons
International Society of Limb Salvage Surgeons
Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
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Mobic Handout
Post Op Bandage and Incision
Jared J. Patterson, MD
Dr. Patterson is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in total hip and knee replacement as well as partial knee replacement and knee arthroscopy. He also specializes in hip replacements using a minimally-invasive, direct anterior approach. For knee replacement, Dr. Patterson uses a minimally-invasive, quadricep-sparing technique.
In his free time, Dr. Patterson enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons. He is also an avid recreational cyclist.
Adult Orthopaedic Reconstruction and Arthritis Surgery, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Earl Lynn Phillips, MD
Dr. Phillips is a general orthopedic surgeon specializing in trauma surgery and serving at both Baptist Memphis and Baptist DeSoto hospitals. He earned his medical degree at University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and completed his residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Phillips is a member of American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons.
He lives with his wife Marsha and enjoys traveling, exercising and gardening in his down time.
Medical School – University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, TN
Residency – Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
Christopher M. Pokabla, MD
Dr. Pokabla is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopic shoulder surgery and shoulder replacement. He received his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine. He completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio. He then completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson, Mississippi and the Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. During his fellowship training, Dr. Pokabla served as a team physician for Tulane University. He is currently an associate master instructor for AANA shoulder courses at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Chicago, IL. Currently, he serves as the team physician for Arlington High School and as a preceptor for physician assistant students at Christian Brothers University. He is also a board member of the Memphis Medical Society.
Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Jackson, MS / Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Medical School: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, OH
Team Physician for the Arlington Tigers
Christopher Pokabla, MD of OrthoSouth Renews Board Certification as Subspecialist in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Christopher Pokabla, MD of OrthoSouth Renews Board Certification as Subspecialist in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Pokabla is one of four OrthoSouth physicians with special designation in Sports Medicine Subspecialty. Three others hold special certification in Hand Surgery. December 21, Memphis, TN – OrthoSouth is proud to acknowledge Christopher Pokabla, MD's recent renewal of his subspecialty certificate […]
Gigi's SLAP Tear Repair and Rotator Cuff Fix with Dr. Pokabala
Gigi's SLAP Tear and Rotator Cuff Repair with Dr. Pokabla I started experiencing pain in the middle of December 2020. I'm not sure what I did to hurt myself and assumed it was wear and tear. I work at Petco and was lifting dog food when the pain first started. It eventually got to the […]
Rotator Cuff Tears with Dr. Chris Pokabla
Rotator Cuff Tears with Dr. Chris Pokabla Dr. Chris Pokabla walks through rotator cuff anatomy, tears, and treatment options, followed by Q&A session.
Daniel Jones' Shoulder Repair Surgery with Dr. Chris Pokabla
Daniel Jones' Shoulder Repair Surgery with Dr. Chris Pokabla Daniel Jones has an ankle in his shoulder. His surgeon Dr. Christopher Pokabla calls it "Arthoscopic Distal Tibial Allograft Augmentation for Posterior Shoulder Instability with Glenoid Bone Loss." Daniel just calls it relief. The Injury Daniel's shoulder issues began when he was a football player in […]
OrthoSouth Surgeon Christopher Pokabla, MD Completes First Image-Guided Total Shoulder Replacement in the Greater Memphis Area
OrthoSouth Welcomes New Back & Neck Specialist, Winfred B. Abrams, Jr., MD to Largest Multidisciplinary Team of Orthopedic Spine Specialists in the Mid-South Region October 5, 2020, Memphis, TN – OrthoSouth welcomes interventional spine specialist Dr. Winfred B. Abrams, Jr. to its Spine Center team this month. Dr. Abrams will see patients with back and […]
Dr. Chris Pokabla discusses 3-D printing for shoulder replacement
Dr. Chris Pokabla discussed 3-D printing for shoulder replacements with Local 24's Kelsie Cairns.
Shawn Price, MD
Dr. Price is an Orthopedic Hospitalist with the OrthoSouth Hospitalist Division at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis and Baptist-DeSoto in Southaven, MS. In addition to general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Price also specializes in adult and pediatric musculoskeletal oncology.
He has also served as a staff physician/surgeon for Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY and Kings Daughters Health in Madison, IN, as well as assistant professor and/or instructor for University of Louisville Department of Orthopaedic Surgeon, University of Utah Departmnet of Orthopaedic Surgeon, and SAmuel D. Cook Summer Institute at The Ohio State University.
He is a board member of the Lincoln Foundation, as well as a board member of the Chestnut Street YMCA, both in Louisville, KY. His past professional affiliations include the medical advisory panel of the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission, Central Ohio Diabetes Association, Community Hypertension and American Heart Association, and the Norton Hospital Surgical Care Appraisal Committtee.
William Matthew Roberson, MD
Dr. Roberson is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who serves as an orthopedic hospitalist in our Hospitalist Division covering the orthopedic trauma and emergency needs of patients at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis and Baptist DeSoto in Southaven, MS.
When not busy serving the orthopedic needs of patients in the Greater Memphis Area, Dr. Roberson spends time with his family and volunteers with his church in a number of areas, including youth ministry. He also enjoys several sports, including triathlon, running, hunting, and snowskiing.
B.S. Biology – Georgia College Milledgeville, GA
Doctor of Medicine – Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA
Jay M. Saenz, MD
Dr. Saenz is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. He practices general orthopaedic surgery with a special interest in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee as well as knee and hip replacement surgery. Dr. Saenz is committed to helping patients to fully understand the nature of their injury or condition; he is also firmly committed to maximizing all non-operative treatment measures before proceeding with surgery. Dr. Saenz received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and was selected to be a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society.
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
Dr. Jay Saenz Discusses ACL Tears in Memphis Health & Fitness Magazine
Sam Schroerlucke, MD
Dr. Schroerlucke is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in operative and non-operative treatment for all spinal disorders. He has special interests in minimally-invasive spine surgery and complex spinal reconstruction. Dr. Schroerlucke received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at the San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders where he was exposed to a wide variety of complex pediatric and adult spinal conditions.
Spine Surgery, San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders, San Diego, CA
Furman University, Greenville, SC
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Society of Lateral Access Surgery
Scoliosis Research Society
Harmony's Story
Laurence W. Schwartz, DO
Dr. Schwartz is an orthopedic trauma surgeon practicing at Baptist Memphis. He graduated high school in Lebanon, TN and served in the United States Airforce prior to returning to college at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He received his medical degree from Des Moines University in Iowa and completed his residency at Oklahoma State University. After residency, he practiced in Daytona Beach, FL for 8 years before returning to Tennessee. He is a member of the Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Medical School- Des Moines University, Iowa
Undergraduate- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Jean Simard, MD
Dr. Simard is a dual board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, shoulder and arthroscopic surgery. He utilizes the latest technologies including Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for partial knee, total knee and hip replacement surgery. Dr. Simard received his medical degree from Laval University School of Medicine in Quebec, Canada. After completing his orthopedic residency, he went to the Mayo Clinic as a visiting physician doing rotations in hip, knee and shoulder reconstructions and then did a trauma fellowship at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Simard also served on staff at a teaching hospital as a clinical instructor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He was involved in many research projects and has given numerous presentations at different orthopaedic conferences.
In his free time, Dr. Simard enjoys participating in outdoor activities such as traveling and fishing. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, Lyne, and their two children.
Trauma, University of Tennessee, Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN
College of Jonquiere, Quebec, Canada
Medical School: Laval University School of Medicine, Quebec, Canada
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Laval University, Quebec, Canada
Debra's Knee Replacement with Dr. Simard
MAKO Robot-Assisted Joint Replacement
Ladelle Lequerica's Mako-Assisted Knee Replacement Story
Eric Mingledorff's Mako-Assisted Total Knee Replacement Story
Dr. Jean Simard Talks MAKO Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery for Joint Replacement
Seung-Jae "Tex" Song, DPM
6286 Briarcrest Avenue, Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38120
Dr. Song was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Biochemistry at Ole Miss, and received his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine at Dr. William M. Scholl College in North Chicago. Dr. Song completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency training at the Atlanta Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia.
Dr. Song is passionate about treating sports related injuries, treating and preventing diabetic wounds, and believes that educating patients is fundamental to maintaining healthy feet.
Dr. Song is excited to call Memphis his home. He feels privileged and honored to serve the people of Memphis, and will always strive to provide the highest quality of care to his patients in order to achieve the best outcome.
Outside of podiatry, Dr. Song loves all things sports, whether coaching, spectating, or participating. He enjoys running, golf, soccer, but most of all, spending time with his wife and four children.
RESIDENCY: Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Atlanta Veteran's Affairs Medical Center
MEDICAL: Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
UNDERGRADUATE: B.S. Biology | B.A. Biochemistry, University of Mississippi
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
Jonathan M. Stuart, DO
Dr. Jonathan Stuart is an accredited and highly skilled physician with experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He has extensive knowledge in non-operative Orthobiologic Medicine, Interventional Pain Management, and Electrodiagnostics.
He is originally from Memphis, TN, where he attended the University of Memphis and completed his undergraduate studies earning a bachelor's degree in Biology. He then obtained his medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, located in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Stuart received the distinguished Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and subsequently completed an internship in family medicine at the Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida.
Dr. Stuart was commissioned in the United States Navy and assumed duties as a Battalion Medical Officer for two years at the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One in Gulfport, Mississippi. From there, he transitioned to Branch Health Clinic Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, serving as a General Medical Officer.
He advanced to complete his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas and is a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Following the completion of his residency, he joined the Wounded Warrior program at the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia where he served as the division officer.
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
Team Physician for the Millington High School Trojans
Owen B. Tabor, Jr., MD
Dr. Tabor is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia College of Medicine and completed his residency and a research fellowship at the Carolinas Medical Center. He has also been involved in research related to hip and knee replacement, including a long-term follow-up study of unicompartmental arthroplasty.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Southern Orthopaedic Association
Jerry Osborne's Knee Replacement
Running After Joint Replacement
David's Knee Replacement
Management of Knee Arthritis – A Webinar with Dr. Owen Tabor, Jr.
Joint Effort – Dr. Owen Tabor, Jr. Featured in Memphis Magazine
Stephen M. Waggoner, MD
Dr. Waggoner is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spinal disorders, minimally-invasive spinal surgery, adult reconstruction and total joint replacement. He completed his fellowship in spine disorders at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, and he was one of the first surgeons in Memphis to utilize the O-Arm for minimally-invasive spinal procedures. Dr. Waggoner is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the North American Spine Society.
Spine Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC
Medical School: East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Board Certified
Tennessee Orthopaedic Association
Same Day Total Joint Replacement at OrthoSouth
Kenneth S. Weiss, MD
Dr. Weiss is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine with a focus in the arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder and knee areas. As an associate master instructor at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Chicago, IL., he trains other surgeons in modern practices and minimally invasive techniques. He is affiliated with the athletic teams at Lausanne Collegiate School.
In his free time, Dr. Weiss enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He also enjoys supporting his favorite sports teams—the Grizzlies and the Tigers—and volunteering at the Church Health Center.
Sports Medicine, Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Jackson, MS
The University of Texas, Austin, TX
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA
Team Physician for Lausanne Collegiate School
Andrew J. Wodowski, MD
Dr. Wodowski is a board-certified fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee disorders. He focuses primarily on both hip and knee replacement as well as revision hip and knee replacement.
In his spare time, Dr. Wodowski enjoys spending time with his wife, Brittany and three daughters, Evelyn, Emery and Margot. He participates in outdoor recreational activities such as skiing, ice hockey, running and golf. He also enjoys playing guitar and drums in his free time.
Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee
Diane's Knee Replacement with Dr. Drew Wodowski
Robot-Assisted Knee Replacement – Webinar
How To Maintain Healthy Hips
F. Gregory Wolf, MD
Dr. Wolf is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. He primarily practices sports medicine, performing arthroscopic procedures for treatment of shoulder and knee injuries. He also treats conditions involving the elbow, wrist, hand, and ankle.
Originally trained as a mechanical engineer, Dr. Wolf has published and presented academic articles, including a study of tendon and joint forces in the hands of high-level pianists. He also takes part in the education of medical students as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine.
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Jennifer James, DC
1350 Concourse Ave #363, Memphis, TN 38104
Dr. Jennifer James is a chiropractor seeing patients at OrthoSouth's Crosstown Back clinic in Memphis, where she works and collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary pain management team. She is certified in Cox flexion distraction and skilled in a range of manipulative techniques including Thompson Drop-Table, Activator, Diversified, and myofascial release.
She also treats and directs chronic pain patients in life skills, weight management, smoking cessation, and nutritional direction.
Doctor of Chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL
B.S. of Science in Physiology and Neurobiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Suzanna Barnhart, FNP-C
6286 Briarcrest Ave, #200, Memphis, TN 38120
Rachel Bates, PA-C
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia
4515 Poplar Ave., Suite 206, Memphis, TN 38117
Rachel Bates is a Certified Physician Assistant practicing at OrthoSouth's clinics in Bartlett, Germantown, and Memphis-Poplar Ave. She has a strong background in emergency and urgent care medicine, having worked at Saint Francis – Bartlett's emergency department, RedMed Urgent Care, and Baptist Tipton Memorial Hospital's Emergency Department prior to joining the OrthoSouth team.
Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband Chris and their three sons. She likes to garden, workout, and swim. She is a strong advocate for preventative medicine and the impact nutrition has on health.
Masters of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies, South College, Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Kera Bergeron, PA-C
6029 Walnut Grove Rd, Ste 403,Memphis, TN 38120
Kera is a Physician Assistant with the Hospitalist Division of OrthoSouth at Baptist Memorial Hospital in East Memphis. Kera graduated with a Master of Science in Medicine in 2012 from Trevecca Nazarene University, the first and longest running Physician Assistant program in the state of Tennessee. She began working as a physician assistant in orthopedics upon graduating and has continued to work as an Orthopedic Hospitalist that specializes in trauma since 2015. As a former collegiate athlete who dealt with her share of injuries she understands how important it is to receive quality care directed at getting patients back to the daily activities they enjoy.
Master of Science, Trevecca Nazarene University
Matthew Bills, MSPAS, PA-C
Matthew is a certified Physician Assistant seeing patients at OrthoSouth's Bartlett and Memphis-Primacy Pkwy clinics. He enjoys working with patients on their individual health goals. As a clinician, he believes his job is to have great integrity and to treat his patients with respect and hospitality. He aims to use his resources, skills, knowledge, and judgment to the best of his abilites so that his patients have great care, with the goal of creating a lasting and honest patient-provider relationship.
Matthew earned his M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies from Christian Brothers University in 2017.
B.S. Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
M.S. Physician Assistant Studies, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN
Jessica Bradshaw, PA-C, RT
Jessica Bradshaw is a certified Physician Assistant who specializes in total hip and knee joint replacements and orthopaedic oncology. She completed her undergraduate degree at Baptist College of Health Science Center and master's degree at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center to become a Physician Assistant. Jessica treats adults and children with orthopaedic problems ranging from arthritis, acute injuries, bone and soft tissue tumors, and avascular necrosis alongside Dr. Michael Neel. She performs intraarticular knee and ultrasound-guided intraarticular hip injections to treat hip and knee arthritis conservatively. Jessica assists in adult and pediatric surgical procedures and sees patients in the clinical setting with Dr. Neel. Jessica also volunteers at Church Health Center as well. In her free time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband, Dustin, family, and friends. Jessica's patients admire her kindness, compassion, and extensive knowledge about their treatment.
William Bill Clark, PA-C
Connor Coalter, PA-C
Connor works as a Physician Assistant with Dr. Stephen Waggoner.
He was born and raised in Memphis where he attended Arlington High School before going away to college at Austin Peay State University. After graduation, he returned home to attend the Physician Assistant Program at University of TN Health Science Center.
Connor lives with his wife and their two dogs, a six year old Golden Retriever named Yadi and a Great Dane puppy named Piper. He is a huge sports fan, specifically baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals, but is also a fan of the Memphis Tigers and New Orleans Saints. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing with his two dogs, lifting weights and working out, and playing golf.
Bachelor of Science – Biology, Austin Peay State University – Clarksville, TN 2012-2016
Master of Medical Science, University of Tennessee Health Science Center – PA Program – 2018-2019
Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA)
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Emma Cotton Fowler, PA-C
Emma is a certified physician assistant who works with several of our OrthoSouth physicians in the operating room. She practices primarily out of our Briarcrest and Southaven clinics and assists in surgeries at both Germantown Surgery Center and Southaven Surgery Center. Emma additionally assists in surgeries at local Baptist and Methodist Hospitals.
During her free time, Emma enjoys running, hot yoga, and long walks with friends and family.
Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistance Studies, University of Tennessee Knoxville
Emily Cross, APN
T.J. Fisher, PA-C
1350 Concourse Ave, Ste 363, Memphis, TN, 38104
T.J. Fisher is a Physician Assistant working with Dr. Leland Berkwits at Crosstown Back & Pain to meet patients' pain management needs. He received his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Merceyhurst University in Erie, PA in 2021. He served clinical rotations in Orthopedic Surgery, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery, OB/GYN, Behavioral Medicine, and Internal Medicine during PA school. Prior to his graduate studies, Mr. Fisher served as an EMS Field Staff Intern for an ambulance company. He is a member of the AAPA.
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Health Science, Thiel College, Greenville, PA
Sarah Hammond, PA-C
Elizabeth Harris, PA-C
Lacy Johnson Conry, PA-C
Lacy is a Certified Physician Assistant who joined Dr. Pokabla in our practice July 2017. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Tennessee in 2012. She then completed her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at Christian Brothers University in May 2017. Lacy is certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Mississippi specializing in shoulder and sports medicine.
B.A. Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery
Pi Alpha National Honor Society
American Academy Orthopaedic Surgeons – Physician Assistant Member
Catherine T. Lackie, FNP
Catherine is a nurse practitioner with specialized graduate education in providing orthopedic health care services to people of all ages. She practices at all OrthoSouth locations as well as surgery center and hospitals affiliated with OrthoSouth. Catherine acts as the first assist in surgery and as a clinical practitioner.
Catherine is native Memphian having graduated from Hutchison School. She is a wife and mother of 2 young girls. Outside of work she enjoys calligraphy and gardening and is a member of Independent Presbyterian Church.
Medical School: University of Tennessee School of Nursing, Knoxville, TN
Holly Loveland, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Holly is a certified nurse practitioner working primarily at the OrthoSouth Briarcrest Ave. clinic in Memphis with Dr. Trey Hester. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from South University in Georgia and prior to that, her B.S. in Nursing from Christian Brothers University in Memphis. She is licensed to practice in both Tennessee and Mississippi and possesses additional training in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Holly lives in North Mississippi with her husband and daughter. She and her family enjoy spending time with their dogs, riding horses, playing video games, and playing board games.
Master of Science in Nursing: South University, Savannah, GA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN
Associate of Arts in Nursing: Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia, MS
Victoria Mansfield, PA-C, MMSPAS
After Hours Clinic - Memphis
2670 McIngvale Road, Suite J, Hernando, MS 38632
Victoria is a Certified Physician Assistant seeing patients primarily at the OrthoSouth clinic in Hernando, MS. She additionally works the Urgent Orthopedic Care After Hours Clinic.
Victoria completed her Physician Assistant training at UTHSC, a new and esteemed program known for its high-quality education and focus on teaching a comprehensive background in primary and specialty care medicine. One of the reasons Victoria became a PA was to improve access to healthcare which she demonstrates by functioning as an extension of Dr. Daniel Fletcher's practice. She is committed to lifelong learning and advancing the knowledge of the PA profession, and has a passion for patient care.
On a personal note, Victoria enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family, her friends, and her dog.
American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants
Angela Marshall, FNP-C
1350 Crosstown Concourse, Suite 363, Memphis, TN 38104
Angela is a nurse practitioner working with Dr. Leland Berkwits and the Crosstown Back & Pain team to address pain management from a collaborative and holistic perspective. She possesses a history of clincial experience in cardiac and critical care in her earlier career, before pivoting to pain management in 2012. As a nurse practitoner in pain management, Ms. Marshall evaluates new patients, assists in diagnosis and development of individualized treatment plans, and performs efficient and compassionate follow-up examination to determine effectiveness of treatment regimens.
M.S. in Family Nurse Practitioner, Western Carolina University (Cullowhee, NC)
B.S. Nursing, Union University School of Nursing (Germantown, TN)
Diploma in Nursing (RN), Methodist Hospital School of Nursing (Memphis, TN)
American Academy of Nurse Practitioner
American Academy of Pain Medicine
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing (former)
Maria Moore, PA-C
Maria is a Certified Physician Assistant working with Dr. David Deneka at our Briarcrest and Southaven clinics. She focuses primarily in the areas of knee, shoulder, and sports medicine.
Away from the clinic, Maria enjoys hiking, traveling, riding horses, and spending time with her husband.
B.S. in Agriculture in Biological Science, University of Georgia
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS), University of Alabama at Birmingham
Kelly Mundy, FNP-BC
Kelly has 11 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, 2 years in orthopaedic surgery, and 10 years of plastic and reconstructive surgery that includes 3 years of head, neck, and breast cancer reconstruction. She is also experienced in cometic surgical and non-surgical procedures. She also spent 2 years in nursing education and 3 years in public health on top of her 10 years of Obstetric and Gynecology experience.
Kelly is married with 2 kids, 3 grandkids, and a step daughter. She enjoys collecting Shih Tzus and has accumulated 4 of the fur babies. Kelly enjoys spending time quilting, hiking, kayaking, biking, reading, traveling and visiting out of state friends and family. Her husband has her in training to watch and enjoy football and golf with him.
Kelly and her family support multiple causes through church donations, Veterans Organizations, college scholarships through Tennessee Army National Guard Officer Association, food pantries, GoodWill and most recently animal shelters.
Ohio University, Athens, OH
Medical School: Ohio University School of Nursing, Athens, OH
MS in Nursing with dual focus of Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator
Caralyna M. Nee, PA-C
Caralyna is a certified Physician Assistant working at OrthoSouth's clinic in East Memphis on Briarcrest Avenue. She received her Master of Medical Science from Mercer University College of Health Professions in 2020, and prior to that, earned her Bachelor of Science in Family Consumer Sciences in 2016. Her prior experience includes pulmonary and sleep medicine as well as volunteer experience with the South Georgia Farmworker Health Project and Grace Village Refugee Clinic.
Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant, Mercer University College of Health Professions (Atlanta, GA)
Bachelor of Science in Family Consumer Services, Nutrition Science (Athens, GA)
NCCPA Board Certified
ACLS Certified
BLS Certified
Reagan Payne, PA-C
Reagan is a Physician Assistant at OrthoSouth clinics in in Germantown, Southaven, and East Memphis. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN, and her undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS.
Reagan possesses a passion for serving her community by helping patients get back to doing what they love without aches and pains. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, attending Mississippi State Bulldogs games, cooking and baking, being outdoors, and playing with her dogs Harley and Lila.
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, Christian Brothers University (Memphis, TN)
Bachelor of Science, Misssissippi State University (Starkville, MS)
Amy Roskos, FNP-BC
Amy Roskos is an ANCC board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a special interest in spinal orthopaedics.
In 2007, Amy graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Master of Science in Nursing. Upon completion of both her undergraduate and graduate programs, she was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.
She continues to accumulate valuable experience working as a direct extension of Patrick M. Curlee, MD, in the operating room, hospital, and clinical settings since 2011. Her prior nurse practitioner experience also includes 4 years in neurosurgery.
Amy enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter, shopping with friends, vacationing with family, and operating her zero turn mower. She is also known for being a Brooks running shoe enthusiast.
"Each patient is unique with his own individual needs. My goal is to collaborate with Dr. Curlee and other providers at OrthoSouth to design individualized treatment plans to help all patients achieve the best outcomes possible!"
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Chandler Stengel, PA
Chandler is an NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant working primarily in OrthoSouth's Urgent Orthopedic Care clinic on Briarcrest Ave. She is licensed to practice in both Tennessee and Mississippi. Chandler received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Mississippi. She then completed her Masters of Medical Science at Lincoln Memorial University's Physician Assistant Program. Her focus is in orthopedic trauma as well as intra-articular joint injections. As a PA, Chandler works to extend the care of the Orthopedic Surgeons to provide exceptional care to patients in both the office and the hospital.
Ginger Warmath, APN
Ginger has been practicing orthopedics since 2010. She primarily sees patients with sports injuries, including knees and shoulders. As an avid athlete, Mrs. Warmath understands how it feels to be sidelined with an injury and the importance of getting back to your activity of choice.
Outside of work, Ginger has served the Memphis community through volunteer work with the Exchange Club Family Center and the Children's Museum of Memphis. She enjoys playing tennis, traveling and spending weekends at the lake with her husband and 2 sons.
University of Tennessee College of Nursing, Knoxville, TN
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN
National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
Christopher Wilkinson, DNP
Dr. Wilkinson was originally a post-surgical orthopedic nurse before continuing his education and earning his advanced degrees. He has practiced in primary care and pain management before proceeding into orthopedics and spine specialties.
Dr. Wilkinson continues to be a merit badge counselor for Scouting and continues to develop techniques for wilderness and rural medicine. He has been a consultant for disaster preparedness in an organizational setting and enjoys reading. Scientific journals and technological innovations are some of his favorite topics of study.
Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK
Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing
Wilderness Medical Society
Michael D. Williams, MSN, NP-C
Michael is a Family Nurse Practitioner practicing within an orthopedic trauma and surgery setting with our Hospitalist division. As an orthopedic FNP, Mr. Williams works closely with the trauma surgeons to provide medical care for injured patients coming into the emergency department at Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto.
Prior to joining OrthoSouth, Mr. Williams worked at ProActive Heart and Vein Center, and at The Conrad Pearson Clinic. He also previously served as an RN in the Post Anethesia Care Unit, ER, and CVICU at Methodist Hospitals in Germantown, Olive Branch, and Midtown.
Mr. Williams earned his B.S. in Nursing at the University of Mississippi and his M.S. in Nursing at the University of Memphis. He is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN – M.S. Nursing
University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS – B.S. Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing


All Together Dead is another solid chapter in Sookie Stackhouse's new life among the vampies and shapeshifters in the Southern Vampire series. In this episode, Sookie returns to helping the vampires again and there's less focus on shapeshifters, which I like! However, Ms. Harris introduced a new plot point (a sub-secondary plot point) that I don't care for. I'm sure it will make a comeback in successive books, which I hope not. It lends a new fantasy feel that is unnecessary. I won't spoil it by saying what it is for those who haven't read the installment.
I liked this book better than the last one, Definitely Dead. There seemed to be a bit more action. But these last two books have been a little flat to me. I don't know if it's because nothing seems to phase Sookie any longer in her land of weird, or if the storyline is growing stale. Or is it just me because I seem to be reading books with a more critical eye (as a reader/writer). Whatever!
Read it, you won't be disappointed. Rating: 3.25 out of 5.


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President Roosevelt and World History
On December 8th, 1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt spoke to a joint session of the United States Congress, asking for a declaration of war against the Empire of Japan. The major cause of his speech was to condemn an unexpected attack from the Japanese on U.S. territory and let the world know that the United States had the necessary military to battle any nation. On December 7th, 1941, the Japanese military launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, resulted in 2,403 casualties and 539 wounded US citizens. It also destroyed 19 U.S. Navy Ships. The United States was a divided nation before the attack because many opposed entering the war after they suffered the consequences of the First World War. However, news of the Pearl Harbor attack brought shock, shame and anger to the people of the United States. Americans were eager to reclaim victory, sparking patriotism in the pacifist. Roosevelt's emotional and persuasive speech on December 8th, aimed to touch the hearts of the nation and seek retaliation against the Japanese; his use of rhetoric and direct language united the country, and unanimously supported his plea to enter the Second World War.
During the 1930's Germany, Italy and Japan began invading other nations and establishing new empires. When Hitler attacked Poland, President Roosevelt decided to help the democratic countries of France and Britain. Despite his opinions, the nation opposed an armed conflict. Most Americans believed that the country shouldn't enter world war two, because they still remembered the ravages of the First World War. According to PBS the President didn't have any support to battle "Roosevelt condemned international agg...
...lly. He was the leader since the great depression, and for the same reason, was reelected President for the third time consecutively. At a time of shock, shame and anger, the leader brought Americans together as a united nation.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Very Powerful Words That Moved a Nation
He wants to emphasize this attack and to get the country thinking about war. He wants to get involved in World War II, and this horrible attack would be grounds to get involved. Also, going to war would unite the country and it would bring the country out of depression. Further along in the speech Franklin Delano Roosevelt says, "The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost.
Rhetorical Analysis of President Roosevelt's Pearl Harbor Speech
"Yesterday, December 7th, 1941- a date which will live in infamy- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan" (1). These are the words Franklin Delano Roosevelt chose to begin his Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation the day after Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan. FDR's speech was a call to arms, and in his speech he expressed outrage towards Japan and confidence in inevitable triumph. The speech was a request to declare war against Japan and to bring the United States into World War II. FDR's speech was successful in bringing the United States into World War II because FDR presented facts explaining why war needed to be declared and used righteous indignation to give the nation a sense of pride and hope by letting them know everything would be done to ensure the nation's safety.
Causes Of Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack meant to cripple the United States Navy. While all of America remained in mourning over the devastation at Pearl Harbor, Washington D.C. was planning a war. The United States was forced into war, but war was not what the general public wanted. The Japanese general, Yamatoto, held the blame for starting World War II. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the thirty-second president of the United States of America.
Did Truman Justified To Drop The Atomic Bomb Justified Essay
There were many things to worry about: fighting on Iwo Jima and Okinawa, bombing Japan, and building the bomb. His decision was mainly based on how the US citizens felt and the following actions of japan. Japan refused to accept an unconditional surrender, which was demanded by the allied powers in order to stop the war against them. On August 6, 1945 Truman allowed Enola Gay to drop the atomic bomb on top of Hiroshima and later Nagasaki to end the war. The Revisionists and the orthodox views are different opinions on President Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb.
Day of Infamy Speech by President Roosevelt
President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the United States Congress following the unexpected attack by Japan on Pearl Harbor the previous day. As a result, Roosevelt asked the Congress to declare war on Japan. In his speech to Congress, President Roosevelt stated that the previous day, which was December 7th, 1941, was a date that they will live in notoriety. President Roosevelt said that the United States of America was abruptly and intentionally attacked by naval and air forces of the Japanese emperor. The United States was at peace with Japan following peace negotiations that had been made.
Essay On Pearl Harbor
The nation proceeded to declare war on Japan. Then, because of the alliance between Germany and Japan, Germany declared war on the U.S. At the time, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was president. From the beginning of his presidency and the start of the war, he had wanted to get involved with the war. Historians have debated for many years who is at fault for the attack on Pearl Harbor and causing the deaths of two thousand Americans. He believed that without the United States aid, Russia and England would collapse, and the United States government had broken a diplomatic code and intercepted a message from Japan threatening war.
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
Did the American Service men and women die in vain? Over Two thousand people died due to the possible withholding of military information by the United States Government ("Background). Would the United States government deliberately allow American lives to be lost just to plunge the U.S. into a foreign war? On December 7th, 1941 the U.S. territory, and island of Hawaii, more specifically the U.S. Naval base Pearl harbor was attacked by the Imperial Japanese navy fleet.
Rhetorical Analysis of President Roosevelt's Speech about Pearl Harbor
As president at the time, he needed to talk to Congress about going to the war or not. He presented a speech on December 8, 1941 to Congress asking them to go to war. Throughout his speech, he used different tactics to help persuade the Congress to declare war on Japan. The most effective tactics that he used to help his cause were heightened emotions, consistent emphasis on certain words pertaining to the attack itself, and by putting emphasis on certain words in order to make Americans want to be more patriotic and want to fight for their country, trying to prove that the nation was in a crisis and they need to stand up for themselves. To begin with, President Roosevelt used the high emotions of the time to help convey the urgency of needing to declare war to Congress.
America's Response to Pearl Harbor
One day after the attack took place, President Roosevelt made a speech that was labeled "December 7th" before the joint session of Congress. 'Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – is a day that will live in infamy - the United States of America was attacked suddenly and deliberately by the naval and air forces of the Japan Empire.' This speech was so powerful and it will definitely live in infamy. The unanimous vote for war from the Senate was expected, but notably, the House vote was not entirely unanimous since a pacifist referred to as Jeannette Rankin voted against the war. Her intention was to prove that a good democracy is not expected to unanimously vote in favor of war.
Harry Truman: The Atomic Bomb
The dropping of the atomic bomb could also justify the money spent on the Manhattan Project (Donohue 1). With a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt "This will be a day that will live in infamy", Pearl Harbor was a tragic day for Americans. The United States had lost many soldiers, which they had claimed that they will eventually get revenge. The alternates of dropping the bomb was also discussed at the Interim Committee. The American government was trying to get an invitation response from the Japanese government.
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general secretary António Guterres spoke at a meeting of the United Nations Group of Friends on Gender Equality marking the 5th anniversary of his Gender Equality Strategy – a key priority during his first term in office, that remains until now.
He said that "it is important for the United Nations to represent the values it stands for – the values enshrined in the Charter – and to lead by example. Gender equality in our people is the only way to achieve gender equality in our work."
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He added that on the whole, "we have come a long way" and have achieved some notable firsts, such as achieving parity in the senior leadership team, the first time. first in the history of the United Nations, two years ago.
The same is true now among the heads and deputy commanders of peace operations. He notes that five years ago, the percentage of women taking on those roles was only 25%.
The balance was reached in 2018, among the 130 Resident Coordinators, and women's representation in head office locations has now reached parity, while the number of Union organizations The United Nations has at least 50% female staff, which has increased from 5 to 26.
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"At the same time, there are still gaps," he warned.
Away from the main offices, in humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, he said "progress has been slow, and in some cases we have gone backwards. We should be particularly concerned about reducing the number of women being recruited into entry-level Secretariat positions in this field. This could have a serious impact on the future parity outlook."
In general, secretariat staff should be roughly equal across "professional" levels by 2025, which is three years ahead of schedule, but that number masks the fact that parity will not be available until 2028. degree in this area.
That means the Master Strategy must now focus on maintaining progress in this area, he said.
"We will continue to support the Senior Female Talent Pipeline, which has resulted in the appointment of nearly 60 senior women, most in the field, since 2014," while facilitating the convert General Services and National Officer staff to the Professional Work categories.
"And this is an area that needs the approval of the General Assembly and I believe this group of friends will be very active in that area as it is a key tool for placing women in professional positions," said Mr. Guterres. industry in this area". .
Workplace culture also needs to evolve, he said. And if workplace stereotypes and biases are not controlled, and sexism and racism are tolerated, "we will let those we serve down."
He said he was determined to take steps to end all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment.
The head of the United Nations outlined three areas for improvement. First, focus on gender and geographic diversity as complementary objectives. "Only 36% of professional staff from the African region on the Secretariat are women and this must change."
Second, we will increase efforts to recruit women for field missionshe said, and third, the UN must double down on our policies and tools, to make it a more attractive employer for women.
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He reiterated that gender equality is essential,"to meet the expectations of those we serve and to build a more sustainable, just, inclusive, peaceful and prosperous world for all."
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