Dr. Jonathan Chappell was born and raised in Mooresville, North Carolina. He received his bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and then continued his postgraduate training with a fellowship in sports medicine at Kerlan-Jobe Sports Institute in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Chappell has presented research both internationally and nationally on ACL injury mechanism and prevention, knee kinetics, ACL reconstruction, elbow injuries in throwing athletes, and shoulder instability. He has demonstrated his dedication to the profession by serving as the Team Physician for Loyola Marymount University, and being the assistant to the Team Physician for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kings, Dodgers, Galaxy and the Anaheim Ducks. Dr. Chappell’s specialty interests will include ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff injuries, and shoulder and elbow injuries associated with throwing sports.

Dr. Chappell resides in the Triangle where he enjoys running, snowboarding, soccer, and tennis.

EDUCATION
Undergraduate: Davidson College, Davidson, NC, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, Doctor of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Internship: General Surgery, The University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC

Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Kerlan-Job Sports Institute, Los Angeles, CA

HONORS
- Nominated for the Charles Neer Award by the Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society

Dr. Mark Charlson was born in northern Minnesota. He spent over thirteen years in Chapel Hill, North Carolina where he completed his undergraduate, medical school and residency programs. He then pursued additional training in Orthopaedic Trauma as well as Foot and Ankle surgery. His interests include acute traumatic injuries, post-traumatic reconstruction, and adolescent and adult foot and ankle problems.

Now living in Raleigh with his wife, Jamie, and daughter, Isabel, Dr. Charlson enjoys cycling, backpacking, and dog sledding.

EDUCATION
Undergraduate: University of North Carolina, BS Biology
Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Internship/Residency: UNC Hospitals Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: Orthopaedics Indianapolis, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana, Fellowship in Orthopaedic Traumatology
Fellowship: The Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

HONORS
- Resident Teaching Award – Musculoskeletal Course
- Fellowship Research Award – Indianapolis, Indiana
- Alpha Omega Alpha

Dr. Curtis A. Hanson was born in Champaign, Illinois and raised in Austin, Texas. He attended the University of Arizona, Tucson, for his undergraduate degree and The University of Texas Medical Branch for his medical degree. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he was named Resident of the Year by the WakeMed Department of Orthopaedics and was awarded the Resident Research Award by the UNC Department of Orthopaedics.

Dr. Hanson’s research has been published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine as well as the Journal of Hand Surgery. Dr. Hanson has also presented his research to the North Carolina Society for Hand Surgery.

Dr. Hanson resides in Durham with his wife. In his spare time he enjoys snow skiing, scuba diving and mountain biking.

EDUCATION
Undergraduate: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, BS Mechanical Engineering Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tx

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Residency: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

HONORS AND AWARDS:
William C. Palton Resident Teaching Award, UNC Department of Orthopaedics Resident Research Award, UNC Department of Orthopaedics Resident of the Year Award, WakeMed Department of Orthopaedics Valedictorian, School of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch Dean’s List, University of Texas Medical Branch AOA, Inducted junior year

Dr. Timothy Harris was born and raised in Lynchburg, VA. He is a fellowship trained orthopedic trauma surgeon who manages injuries to the spine, pelvis and extremities and their complications.

Dr. Harris performs joint replacement surgery, manages trauma cases and received numerous awards for his research efforts. In addition to his research and work with Wake Orthopaedics, Dr. Harris has an academic appointment to the University of North Carolina School of Medicine where he teaches residents and medical students.

EDUCATION
Undergraduate: Davidson College, B.A. German, Concentration in International Studies
Medical School: University of Virginia School of, Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia
Internship: University of Arizona Health Sciences Center; Tucson, Arizona, Internship in General Surgery

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Residency: University of Arizona Health Sciences Center; Tucson, Arizona, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship: R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Medical Center, Fellowship in Orthopaedic Traumatology
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

HONORS
- Resident Laboratory Research Recognition Award
- Arizona Orthopaedic Society Resident Research Competition Winner
- University of Arizona Leonard F. Peltier Award for Excellence in Research

APPOINTMENTS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of North Carolina

Dr. Eric Meinberg grew up in Michigan and has recently settled in Raleigh. He is active in clinical practice, teaching, and research. In addition to teaching residents at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, he has lectured at many international meetings in the US, Europe, and Asia, and published in leading journals. He is also involved in many research programs working to improve the care of trauma patients.

Adding to his interest and expertise in general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Meinberg specializes in the management of complex orthopedic trauma patients, reconstruction of malunions, nonunions, and other post-traumatic joint deformities, as well as joint reconstruction and replacement surgery.

EDUCATION
Undergraduate: University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and Arts, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences, Inteflex Program.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Internship:Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Residency: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Fellowship: Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Dr. Mark Wood was born and raised in North Carolina. He received his bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University and attended medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at UNC prior to moving back to Raleigh to practice. He is married and has two daughters and a son.

Dr. Wood continues to be recognized for his achievements and excellence to the profession and his unbending dedication. He has presented his research at the local, regional and national levels and has multiple publications in the medical literature. His specialty interests include sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, knee and shoulder disorders and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Wood enjoys fishing, boating, golfing, and snow skiing.

EDUCATION
Undergraduate: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude
Medical School: The University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, Doctor of Medicine with Honors

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Internship: General Surgery, The University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

HONORS AND AWARDS
- Excellence in Orthopaedic Research Award
- Excellence in Teaching Award
- John B. Graham Research Award
- National Institute of Health Research Award
- National Institute of Health Research Grant
- Medical Alumni Loyalty Four year Academic Scholarship
- Edwards-Hobgood Distinguished Scholarship
- Burroughs Wellcome Co. Excellence Award
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Highest Medical Honors
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Highest University Honors

Dr. Casey Jenkins was raised in Michigan. He is a fellowship trained hand and upper extremity surgeon with interests in fracture, joint instability, and soft tissue repair. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland prior to fellowship in hand and microsurgery at Duke University Medical Center.

Dr. Jenkins has completed research on Synovial Chondromatosis, Function after Tendon Transfer in Radial Nerve Palsy, and Correction of Intraarticular Malunion in Distal Radius Fractures. He has presented locally on Median Nerve Avulsions and Phalangeal Fractures and Dislocations.

He is married and has two children and enjoys bicycling, backpacking, rowing and gardening.

EDUCATION
Undergraduate: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Chemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, Doctor of Medicine

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Internship: General Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
Fellowship: Hand, Upper Extremity and Microsurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina

HONORS AND AWARDS
- Eagle Scout
- University of Michigan Angell Scholar
- Four Year Rower at the University of Michigan Rowing Team
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

Brigette Flower was born and raised in Mentor, OH. She relocated to Pittsburgh, PA to attend Duquesne University where she received her Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physician Assistant. She completed her master’s research on “Treatment Modalities for Osteoarthritis of the Proximal and Distal Interphalangeal Joints of the Hands.”

Mrs. Flower has been practicing orthopaedics since 2004. She currently resides in Clayton, NC with her husband and infant daughter.

EDUCATION
BS – Health Sciences, Duquesne University
MPA – Physician Assistant Studies, Duquesne University

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Academy of Physician Assistants
North Carolina Association of Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery

Mr. Cole is a native of Jacksonville, NC. Cole completed his undergraduate and graduate work at East Carolina University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Biology, and a Master of Science in Economics. He completed his Master’s research on “Comparing Costs of Chiropractor and Physician Treatments in Worker’s Compensation Low Back Claims” and obtained his NCCPA certification in July, 2004. Cole also completed six years with the United States Navy serving as a physical therapy technician. Mr. Cole recently moved from Ahoskie, NC where he has been practicing with a private orthopedic surgeon for more than a year.

Cole is married to his lovely wife, Samantha and he enjoys golf and fishing.

EDUCATION:
Undergraduate: East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, BS Physician Biology, BS Physician Assistant Studies
Graduate: East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, MS in Economics, concentration in Health/Pharmaceutical Economics

RESEARCH:
Master’s research, “Comparing Costs of Chiropractor and Physician Treatments in Worker’s Compensation Low Back Claims”

CERTIFICATIONS:
NCCPA, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
The American Academy of Physician Assistants
North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants

Leah McGuire is a native of Shallotte, North Carolina. she received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University in May of 2004. Leah completed a Master of Physician Assistant Studies at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia in June of 2006.

Leah and her husband, Sam, currently reside in Raleigh. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, exercising, and supporting the Wolfpack!

EDUCATION:
BS - Bachelors in Biological Sciences at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC
MPAS - Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
North Carolina Association of Physician Assistants
Triangle Area Physician Assistants

CERTIFICATIONS:
National commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
North Carolina Medical Board Certified

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