Current Residents in the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program

PGY-5 Chief Residents

 

William Tanner Cox, M.D.

William Tanner Cox, M.D.

Dr. Cox is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in biomedical sciences. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine.

 

Ian Alexander Garrison, M.D.

Ian Alexander Garrison, M.D.

Dr. Garrison is a graduate of Spring Hill College with a degree in biology. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine.

 

PGY-4

 

Thomas Allen Boyd, M.D. 

Thomas Allen Boyd, M.D. 

Dr. Boyd is a graduate of the University of South Alabama with a degree in biomedical sciences. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. 

 

Christian Blake Dunaway, M.D. 

Christian Blake Dunaway, M.D. 

Dr. Dunaway is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in biology. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine.

 

Justin Cardell Grimes, M.D. 

Justin Cardell Grimes, M.D. 

Dr. Grimes is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in biology. He received his Doctor of Medicine from East Tennessee State Quillen College of Medicine. 

 

PGY-3

 

Austin James Bettridge, D.O.

Austin James Bettridge, D.O.

Dr. Bettridge is a graduate of Utah Valley University with a degree in Chemistry. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.

 

Andrew Jearald Heflin, M.D.

Andrew Jearald Heflin, M.D.

Dr. Heflin is a graduate of Texas A & M University with a degree in Biomedical Sciences. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine.

 

Daniel Lee Warren, M.D.

Daniel Lee Warren, M.D.

Dr. Warren is a graduate of Troy University with a degree in Economics. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine.

 

PGY-2

 

Ethan James Boyd, M.D.

Ethan James Boyd, M.D.

Dr. Boyd is a graduate of the University of South Alabama with a degree in Biomedical Sciences. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. 

 

David Zeke Forrister, M.D.

David Zeke Forrister, M.D.

Dr. Forrister is a graduate of Abilene Christian University with a degree in Biochemistry. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine. 

 

Sharon Wanjiru Maina, M.D.

Sharon Wanjiru Maina, M.D.

Dr. Maina is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Biology and Spanish. She received her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. 

 

2025 Intern Class

 

Nicholas Oscar Gerard, M.D.

Nicholas Oscar Gerard, M.D. 

Dr. Gerard is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a degree in neuroscience as well as a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with a degree in pharmacology.  He received his Doctor of Medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine.   

 

Grant Wayne Lambert, M.D.

Grant Wayne Lambert, M.D. 

Dr. Lambert is a graduate of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College with a degree in biochemistry.  He received his Doctor of Medicine from Louisiana State University School of Medicine.   

 

Matthew Coleman Watterson, M.D.

Matthew Coleman Watterson, M.D. 

Dr. Watterson is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in biomedical science.  Dr. Watterson received his Doctor of Medicine from the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama.