Southern Arizona Orthopedics » physician

George Bradbury, M.D.

rdevries — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:17:12 +0000

Dr. Bradbury is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Bradbury received his undergraduate degree in biology at University of Chicago. He then moved to Baltimore where he earned his Doctorate at John’s Hopkins University School of Medicine. He fell in love with Arizona during medical school while working on the White Mountain Apache Reservation. This experience drew him to our state to complete his Orthopedic Surgery residency at University of Arizona.

After completing residency Dr. Bradbury served as an orthopedic surgeon in the United States Navy. He was stationed for two years in Japan and then returned to Great Lakes Naval Hospital. He departed as a Lieutenant Commander, and returned to his home town St. Louis, Missouri. He joined a private practice at DePaul Medical Center, but simultaneously did a fellowship in sports medicine with Dr. Don Shelbourne at the renowned Methodist Sports Medicine Center. While in St. Louis he also served as Section Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Assistant Head of the Department of Surgery at DePaul Medical Center. He was responsible for spearheading numerous projects to improve the quality of medical care and standardize treatment protocols.

Dr. Bradbury has served as team physician for numerous high schools, Lindenwood University, and minor league professional basketball, indoor soccer and arena football teams. He has a strong emphasis on the care of sports related injuries to athletes of all levels. As a competitive Ironman triathlete, he understands the dedication and motivation of active individuals.

He is uniquely qualified to help patients pursuing a healthy lifestyle. The call of the desert southwest was too strong to resist, and Dr. Bradbury returned to Tucson. Currently the Chief of Orthopedics at Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dr. Bradbury was very excited to join his colleagues at Southern Arizona Orthopedics in March 2009.

R. Wayne Wood, M.D.

admin — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:24:56 +0000

Dr. Wood’s current practice specialties are general orthopedics and fracture care. He has practiced in Tucson for 30 years. He is board certifi ed in orthopedic surgery. His philosophy is to take care of the patient first.

Dr. Wood earned his medical degree at Oregon Health Sciences University. He completed an internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, an orthopedic residency at Harbor – UCLA Medical
Center and a fellowship in hand surgery at Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital.

Professionally, Dr. Wood has held many leadership roles. He is a former president of the Arizona Chapter
of the Western Orthopaedic Association, former chief of staff at El Dorado Hospital and former chairman of the department of surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Jerome Steck, D.P.M

admin — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:24:35 +0000

Dr. Steck is a board certified podiatric surgeon specializing in trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. His expertise is in total ankle replacement, trauma, nerve problems, and all disorders of the foot and ankle. His utmost concern is that his patients receive the highest level of care, in a professional and empathetic environment.

Dr. Steck received his bachelors of science from Brigham Young University. He graduated Sum Cum Laude from Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. His surgical residency was at the University of Wisconsin Medical School Western Campus in LaCrosse. He is an instructor at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Chicago to train surgeons in ankle replacement. He also travels across the country to lend his expertise to surgeons for difficult cases and lectures nationally on foot and ankle disorders.

Dr. Steck is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is currently serving on their board of directors.

Robert C. Kersey, M.D.

admin — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:24:11 +0000

Dr. Kersey is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in sports medicine. From recreational to professional athletes, he has experience treating all levels of sports injuries.
Dr. Kersey received his undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from the University of Arizona. He then stayed at the university to obtain his medical degree and orthopedic training. After completing his fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the University of California at San Diego, he returned to Tucson to join SAO August, 2000. Since then, he has served as associate team physician for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Tucson Sidewinders baseball teams. He has also worked as an instructor for other physicians on arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery as well as on the board of the Arizona Orthopaedic Society.

Timothy B. Dixon, M.D.

admin — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:23:37 +0000

Dr. Dixon returned to Tucson to join SAO in August 2005, upon completion of his post-graduate training. He is board certified in orthopedics and joint-replacement surgery. Dr. Dixon specializes in primary and revision total joint replacement, fracture care and knee arthroscopy. He prides himself on working to obtain optimal patient care.

Dr. Dixon received his medical degree with honors from the University of Arizona. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and his fellowship in total joint replacement at Scott & White Memorial Hospital which is affiliated with Texas A & M University.

R. Mark Blew, M.D.

admin — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:22:46 +0000

Dr. Blew is a board certified orthopedic surgeon. He practices all aspects of orthopedic care. With more than 30 years of experience in the Tucson area, Dr. Blew is well-known for his orthopedic expertise in joint replacements and arthroscopy.

Dr. Blew earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He interned at Andrews Air Force Base and completed his residency in orthopedics at the University of Massachusetts.

He has previously served in a variety of leadership positions locally, including Chief of Surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Davis-Monthan USAF Hospital. He is a past president of the Tucson Orthopedic Society and the Arizona Orthopedic Society.