Orthopedic Surgery near Chattanooga, TN

Biography: Dr. Christopher Pankiw is an Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing at Parkridge Bone and Joint in Chattanooga. Dr. Pankiw provides general orthopaedic services and specializes in upper extremity conditions, especially those conditions of the hand and elbow.Dr. Pankiw earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine, in Macon, Georgia. He served a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, in Chattanooga, and a fellowship in orthopaedic hand surgery at The Philadelphia Hand Center at Jefferson Health, in Philadelphia. Dr. Pankiw is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and AOTrauma North America.

Care Philosophy: "It's wonderful to be back home where I can help students heal from injuries they sustain while playing sports. My goal for all of my patients is to see them kick field goals, hit home runs, and run harder and faster than ever." – Dr. Todd Bell

Care Philosophy: It is our goal to provide you with the most up-to-date, proven technological treatments and services available while preserving the warm and trusting doctor-patient relationship we all expect.

Care Philosophy: "Patients coming to us with hand and upper extremity needs are some of our most rewarding. Assisting our patients in returning to a life of independence and accessibility is always our primary goal." – Dr. Justin Arnold

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Martin Redish is an orthopedic surgeon serving Chattanooga patients for more than 30 years. Dr. Redish is a native of Indianapolis and a graduate of Indiana University Medical School. He completed a residency at the University of Tennessee at Erlanger Medical Center and, as Chief Resident, managed an active trauma service. Following residency, Dr. Redish entered private practice in association with Paul C. Thompson, M.D., a noted total joint replacement pioneer where he learned the most innovative techniques for joint replacements.He founded both Chattanooga Bone and Joint Surgeons and Parkridge Bone & Joint where he currently focuses on joint replacement surgery. Dr. Redish uses his experience working on all types of joints to develop multiple innovative techniques for damaged joints. Dr. Redish has successfully pioneered new surgical methods for partial knee replacement, minimally invasive knee resurfacing, severe bunion deformities and calcaneus (heel bone) fractures.Starting in 2000, he began utilizing and perfecting the Repicci technique of unicondylar knee resurfacing, a minimally invasive alternative to total knee replacement. His success with this procedure has allowed him to teach this technique to other surgeons and serve as a consultant for medical devices companies, developing new products and techniques for minimally invasive knee resurfacing.Dr. Redish enjoys just being outside fishing, hiking, boating, and working in his vegetable garden. He also is an avid bluegrass musician, playing mostly fiddle and mandolin. He lives in Chattanooga and has two grown sons.

Care Philosophy: "I am passionate about treating patients with sports injuries and degenerative disease. Seeing young patients get back to work or helping the older athlete return to the activities they love gives me great joy." Dr. Benji Miller

Biography: Richard Pearce, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon at Spine Surgery Associates located in the Spine Center off Gunbarrel Road. He earned his undergraduate degree at Tennessee Technological University and later received his medical degree at the University of Tennessee's Center for the Health Sciences. He completed his residency program at Erlanger Medical Center and his fellowship program at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Care Philosophy: "We are here to preserve and restore walking in those who suffer from hip and knee pain." – Dr. Matt Bernard

Biography: Dr. Matthew Higgins, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Chattanooga, TN. He is 42 years old and has been practicing for 55 years. Dr. Matthew Higgins, MD is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Kristopher Sanders, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Chattanooga, TN. He is 42 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Kristopher Sanders, MD is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center.