Gustavo "Gus" Barrazueta, M.D.*
2200 US-61 #1400
Vicksburg, MS 39183
Gustavo "Gus" Barrazueta, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, elbow, hand, and upper extremity care. He is committed to helping patients relieve pain and restore function close to home.
He earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University, completed his orthopaedic surgery residency through the Tufts-affiliated program in Boston, and advanced fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at Ohio State University Medical Center.
Dr. Barrazueta takes a conservative, patient-centered approach to care, focusing on non-surgical options whenever possible and treating every patient like family. Outside of work, he enjoys soccer, basketball, skiing, dancing, and following NBA analytics. He is also fluent in Spanish.
William Porter, M.D.*
2200 US-61 #1400
Vicksburg, MS 39183
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.*
2200 US-61 #1400
Vicksburg, MS 39183
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*
2200 US-61 #1400
Vicksburg, MS 39183
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.
Brandon Teller, FNP-C*
2200 US-61 #1400
Vicksburg, MS 39183
Brandon Teller, FNP-C, is a certified family nurse practitioner specializing in orthopedic care. As part of the orthopedic team, Teller provides treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting the shoulder, hip, knee, and hand, including trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. He also offers non-operative fracture management using casting and splinting techniques and provides care for patients recovering from orthopedic surgery.
Teller's practice also includes sports medicine, supporting athletes through injury prevention, treatment, and recovery.
He earned both his Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Teller is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
* Employee of The Vicksburg Clinic, LLC, d/b/a Merit Health Medical Group