Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, a leader in musculoskeletal care and sports medicine since 1909, recently announced the hiring of several new physicians to their team.
Dr. Chad Campion will be returning to Campbell Clinic at their Wolf River location. Dr. Campion has expertise in performing minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical disk replacement and lateral interbody fusion, as well as treating spinal tumors, adult degenerative scoliosis, degenerative disk disease, bone health and a range of other patient problems. In addition, Dr. Campion is the first surgeon in the Mid-South region to offer the minimally invasive posterior decompression and fusion (MidLIF) technique. Dr. Campion finished his residency at Campbell Clinic and completed his fellowship in spine surgery at Norton-Leatherman Spine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Campion received his Doctor of Medicine from Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. He is currently a member of the North American Spine Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Carson Rider is returning to Campbell Clinic as a foot and ankle surgeon. Dr. Rider is originally from McKenzie, TN. He did his orthopaedic residency at Campbell Clinic and completed his fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where he focused on foot and ankle surgeries in New York, NY. Dr. Rider's main focus areas are Total Ankle Replacement in the outpatient setting, foot and ankle sports surgery that focuses on Achilles tendon, ruptures and reconstruction, ankle sprains and fractures. Dr. Rider graduated at the top of his class from medical school at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Dr. Rider has experience covering Fayette Academy, Bolton High School, and Briarcrest's high school football teams. He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, AO North America, Tennessee Orthopaedic Society and the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Wesley Owen is returning to Campbell Clinic as a primary care sports medicine provider. He completed Campbell Clinic's Family Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship and is expertly trained in treating a range of patients including elite athletes, children, non-athletes, hurt-on-the-job patients, senior citizens, and everything in between. Dr. Owen also has special training in Sports Concussions and ultrasound guided injection therapy for arthritis. Dr. Owen finished his residency at the University of Tennessee's St. Francis Family Medicine Program. He received his Doctor of Medicine from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine. Dr. Owen's current sports medicine coverage includes The University of Memphis, Memphis Hustle, Memphis 901FC, The Memphis Redbirds, and Evangelical Christian School. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Tennessee Medical Association, and the Memphis Medical Society.
Dr. Matthew Gilbert is joining Campbell Clinic as a sports medicine provider. A Memphis native, Dr. Gilbert was a Houston High School graduate before he received his undergraduate degree from Rhodes College and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed residency and fellowship in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with the University of Alabama's Family Medicine Residency and Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship programs. He is proficient in the evaluation and treatment of a variety of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions in patients of all ages. He is also experienced in the management of a number of general medical conditions like sports-related concussions, exertional heat illness, and cardiac issues in the athletic population. During his time in Tuscaloosa, Dr. Gilbert served as a member of the medical staff for the Crimson Tide, covering several programs including, among others, the women's basketball team, the SEC champion gymnastics and softball teams, and the national championship football team. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Gilbert's current coverage will primarily include Rhodes College, the University of Memphis, the Memphis Redbirds, and Bartlett High School.