Watauga Orthopaedics

We are back with another This is Who Thursday with the man who keeps an eye on the dollars, the details, and the decisions that help our practice continue growing for the patients and communities we serve.

Meet Stephen Hotz, CFO of Watauga Orthopaedics.

This Thankful Thursday, we’re especially grateful for the Kingsport and Tri-Cities community we get to serve. Your nominations mean the world to us, and we would be honored to have your vote in the final round. Cast your vote today and help us continue making a difference.

Vote for us in the following categories:
• Orthopedic Practice
• Physical Therapy
• Sports Medicine Clinic
• Urgent Care

Vote by clicking the link below and selecting the Healthcare tab: https://timesnews.net/live-content/ktnbest/ #/gallery/?group=545879.

June is Men’s Health Month, and we’re keeping this one simple:

Protect the life you like living.

For a lot of men, staying healthy means more than a yearly checkup. It means being able to work, coach, hunt, fish, golf, ride, mow, hike, travel, play with the grandkids, and handle the projects that somehow always end up on the weekend list.

Scroll through to read a few orthopedic-friendly reminders.

The goal is to keep doing the things you love, safely.

This , we are sharing an incredible review for Dr. Jonathan Bryant that speaks to the outstanding care, successful results, and positive experience he provides his patients throughout their surgical journey.

To learn more about Dr. Bryant, visit: https://www.wataugaortho.com/meet-the-team/meet-our-doctors/jonathan-d-bryant/.

🚨GAME DAY, Team Watauga!🚨

These are the guys and gals who have been getting it done all season long for Team Watauga. Now we’re counting down to the Championship.🥎

📍Tonight at 7:15 PM | Winged Deer Park
🏆 Win and they’re headed straight to the Championship Game at 8:15 PM!

Come out and pack the stands. Bring your family, bring your friends, and most importantly bring those OUTSIDE VOICES!

Let’s help Team Watauga bring home the trophy!

🥎

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Summer is here, and adventure is calling. Before you jump in, take a moment to review these summer safety tips to help keep you safe while you’re out and about. If an accident happens, we’ve got you covered with weekend walk-in clinic hours. You can also connect with orthopedic experts anytime through HURT! for urgent advice.

For more information, visit wataugaortho.com.

: Talent runs in the Ailshie family!

Bryce Ailshie, PT, DPT, comes from a long line of standout runners at Dobyns-Bennett. His dad, Jim Ailshie, won three state championships in the early 1980s and held the Tennessee state record in the 800 meters for 25 years.

Bryce continued the tradition by winning three state championships of his own, including two 4x400 relay titles alongside fellow Watauga PT Zach Casey, before running track at the University of Wyoming.

Now, Bryce’s younger brother, Eamon, is carrying on the family legacy after winning a 2024 state championship and signing with Radford University for cross country and track.

We decided to jump on the “This is Who” trend, so welcome to This is Who Thursday.

This is who cheers the loudest for better access to care.

This is who believes care should be high-quality, more affordable, and close to home for the patients and communities we serve.

Meet Kim Marden, CEO of Watauga Orthopaedics.

Watauga Orthopaedics, in partnership with Providence Academy, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Athletic Trainer to support the health, wellness, and performance of student-athletes. This role plays a vital part in injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care for middle and high school athletic programs while helping create a safe and positive environment for athletes to grow and thrive.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

- Medical, vision, and dental coverage

- 401(k) with matching opportunities

- Generous paid time off plan

Visit https://www.wataugaortho.com/careers/ to learn more.

This week's features Greg Cornforth, co-owner of Peak Physical Therapy and valued partner of Watauga Orthopaedics.

After suffering a grade 2 ankle sprain, Greg came to us unable to walk without pain. He was quickly x-rayed and evaluated by Dr. Mike Czulinski at our walk-in clinic in Bristol, and just a few days later, he lined up and completed an Ironman 70.3, capping it off with a 13-mile run.

In Greg's own words: "Post grade 2 ankle sprain Thursday morning… Sunday, I ran 13 miles and completed the Ironman 70.3. Thanks again for your help!"

Stories like Greg's are exactly why we do what we do. When the timeline matters, Team Watauga is ready — delivering timely, expert care that gets our patients back to doing what they love.