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Eric Taris, D.O., a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon, is joining the team of specialists at Appalachian Orthopedics & Neurosurgery. Starting in September 2026, Dr. Taris will be available to see patients at the practice's Bristol…

For years, Brenda J. lived with worsening hip pain that gradually began interfering with her daily life. Like many people dealing with chronic joint pain, she delayed seeking treatment, hoping the discomfort would improve on its own. As simple…

Appalachian Orthopedics & Neurosurgery, a trusted provider of musculoskeletal care in northeast Tennessee, is seeing remarkable results from its Prescribe FIT virtual health coaching program. Designed to help patients take control of their…

Appalachian Orthopedics & Neurosurgery is pleased to announce the relocation of its Elizabethton office to a new, expanded facility at 314 Rogosin Drive. The new location officially opened to patients on Monday, April 6, providing increased…

Appalachian Orthopedics is proud to announce the arrival of Kevin Cheshire, D.O., a highly trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement and fracture care. Dr. Cheshire is available to see patients at the practice’s Abingdon office,…

Meredith Neal, M.D., an expertly trained joint replacement surgeon, is joining the team of specialists at Appalachian Orthopedics. Starting Sept. 2, Dr. Neal will be available to see patients at the practice’s Elizabethton office, located at 1500 W…

Avery Thomson, D.P.M., an expertly trained podiatrist, is joining the team of specialists at Appalachian Orthopedics. Starting Aug. 18, Dr. Thomson will be available to see patients at the practice’s Abingdon office, located at 16000 Johnston…

As of June 1, Appalachian Orthopedics and Highlands Neurosurgery have partnered, becoming the newest member of the Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics family. This new, 17-doctor bone, joint, muscle and spine practice with an extensive, specialized staff…

Dr. T. Lisle Whitman was recently featured on the local TV show A Closer Look, where he shared valuable insight about traditional knee replacement surgery as well as the MISHA Knee System surgery. In the segment, Dr. Whitman highlighted the benefits…

For Daniel B., life has been a testament to resilience. A former nurse who now installs and maintains crucial medical sterilization equipment, Daniel is no stranger to the demands of physical work. However, a meniscus injury sustained in 2024 while…