About / Overview

Brian grew up in the Southern Appalachian Mountains in Murphy, North Carolina. He graduated with honors from Western Carolina University with a degree in Biology and a concentration in Medical Health Sciences. He then attended Bethel University in Tennessee and graduated with a master’s degree and was awarded the J.C. Carey Memorial Scholarship for Academic Excellence by the Tennessee Physician Assistant Foundation.

Brian’s experience is unique and diverse, spanning general orthopedic surgical practice to include joint arthroplasty of the shoulder, hip and knee along with arthroscopic surgery with a focus in sports medicine. His clinical skills include evaluation and management of orthopaedic conditions of all ages from pediatric to adult care.

Currently, Brian lives in Blairsville, Georgia. He is happily married to wife Katie with whom he shares four beautiful children. His hobbies include weightlifting and outdoor activities such as hunt- ing and fishing. Brian is honored to have become a member of Erlanger’s orthopaedic team and vows to provide honest and compassionate care for the community.

Education / Credentials

• MS - Physician Assistant Studies Bethel University

Locations

Erlanger Orthopaedics - Murphy

• 75 Medical Park Lane, Suite B, Murphy, NC 28906
• 828-837-9181