3 Best Orthopedics in Chattanooga, TN

“Dr. Timothy Ballard received his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Tim Ballard completed a subspecialty fellowship in adult hip and knee reconstruction and replacement at Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. His interests include hip and knee replacement and revision, knee arthroscopy, and lower extremity trauma. Dr. Ballard is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare. He has authored or collaborated on over thirty research publications, book chapters, and scientific presentations, and he served six years on the program committee for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He speaks English and Spanish.”

“Dr. John Nash earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His sub-specialty interests include hip and knee replacement, sports medicine, arthroscopy, and trauma. His affiliated hospitals throughout Boston include Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital, Children’s Hospital Boston, New England Deaconess Hospital, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Nash currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Memorial Health Care System and chairs their Quality Committee. He is also past Chief of Staff and serves as Chairman of the Credentials Committee. He speaks English and Spanish.”

“Dr. Chad Smalley obtained his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at West Virginia University. He has over 23 years of experience. Dr. Chad Smalley is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and knee and shoulder arthroscopy. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Chad Smalley has a special interest in joint preservation, orthobiologics, and cutting-edge orthobiologic treatments. He specializes in shoulder replacement, shoulder and knee arthroscopy, and sports medicine. He serves as Medical Director for the Center for Sports Medicine. As a well-respected surgeon, he has been asked to participate in the research and design team for multiple arthroscopic devices and innovative instrumentation for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.”