William C. Porter, M.D., diagnoses and treats a range of orthopedic conditions, from fractures and sports injuries to arthritis and joint pain. As an orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in hip and knee replacements, but also treats degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Porter, an orthopedic surgeon, received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in Galveston, Texas. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at John P. Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.

Cody Tipton, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and joint reconstruction. As an undergraduate, Dr. Tipton played baseball at Missouri Western State University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in science. He earned his medical degree - ranking at the top of his class - from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Tipton completed a residency and surgical internship at the University of Washington Medical Center, and a fellowship in sports medicine at Taos Orthopedic Institute in Taos, New Mexico. While there, he served as the team physician for the USA men's speed ski team in Val Gardena, Italy.

Erica Smith, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in orthopedics. She offers non-surgical orthopedic care for shoulder, hip, knee, trigger finger and carpal tunnel conditions. Smith also provides non-surgical fracture care using casting and splinting techniques and offers post-operative orthopedic care.

Smith also focuses on sports medicine, helping athletes with injury prevention, treatment and recovery. Erica received her Master of Science in medicine — physician assistant studies from Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi, and her Bachelor of Science in kinesiology — athletic training from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.