Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee
Carleigh Short, MPAS, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant currently employed at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee since January 2023. Prior to this role, Carleigh completed clinical rotations as a Physician Assistant student at Lipscomb University, covering various medical fields including Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Orthopedic Surgery. Carleigh also has a background as a Division 1 women's basketball player at Lipscomb University, serving as team captain from 2018 to 2022. In addition, experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the National HealthCare Corporation involved providing direct patient care. Carleigh holds a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Biology, both from Lipscomb University.
Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee
We are Tennessee’s destination for outstanding orthopaedic surgical care. Williamson Medical Center, in partnership with the area’s leading and most renowned orthopaedic surgeons, have joined forces to create the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee. The institute is the first of its kind for Williamson County and will serve as a destination for patients seeking state-of-the-art orthopaedic services from board-certified surgeons dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centric care. Whether you are seeking care due to to aging or overuse, to a traumatic accident or sports related injury, the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee has a team of experts who will work with you every step of the way to help improve your range of motion, mobility and quality of life. Our Specialties: -Foot and Ankle -General Orthopaedics and Fracture Care -Hand -Joint Replacement and Preservation -Kids & Teen -Shoulder and Elbow -Spine -Sports Concussion -Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeons who have joined the Institute: -Paul Thomas, M.D -Michael McNamara, M.D. -Christopher Stark, M.D. -Ronald Derr, D.O. -Todd Wurth, M.D. -John Klekamp, M.D. -Scott Arthur, M.D. -Cory Calendine, M.D. -Jeffrey Kutsikovich, M.D. -Colin Looney, M.D -Ian Byram, M.D. -Brian Perkinson, M.D. -Geoffrey Watson, M.D.