Our Team
Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine Center employs well-trained and experienced orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists. Almost all have received additional fellowship training in a variety of orthopedic subspecialties. Our surgeons provide a variety of general and specialized operative and non-operative orthopedic services to meet the musculoskeletal needs of patients in Eastern North Carolina.
The surgeons at Orthopaedics East have been the preferred providers of orthopedic care for East Carolina University Athletics for more than 30 years. Select any of the providers below to learn more about our team and their passion for orthopedics and Eastern North Carolina.
Andrew B. Bridgforth, MD
Christen W. Hoedt, MD
Christopher McDowell, DO
Josiah W. Duke, MD
Philip S. Perdue, MD
Anthony F. Skalak, MD
Christopher C. Hasty, MD
Crystal M. Dickson, MD
Michael H. McGraw, MD
Deanna M. Boyette, MD
Emeritus
• C. Bartlett, MD
• James F. Bowman, MD
• Gene T. Hamilton, MD
• Denis M. McGillicuddy, MD
• Randolph M. Williams, MD
• S. Lamont Wooten, MD
• Bruce Wilhelmsen, MD
• Christopher M. Barsanti, MD
In Memoriam
• Sellers L. Crisp, MD
• John L. Wooten, MD
• James C. Harvell Jr., MD
In addition to our world-class orthopedic surgeons, we also have several well-respected physician assistants (PAs) who assist our physicians in taking care of our patients, whether that means seeing them in the clinic or assisting them in the operating room. Many of our PAs have long-tenured careers with Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine Center and have garnered the admiration of our patients. Select any of the PAs below to learn more about them.
Shawn M. Hopkins, PA-C
Sean D. Morgan, PA-C
Gabrielle C. Perryman, PA-C
Charlie F. Kresho, PA-C
Armond W. Morace, PA-C
Nurse Practitioner
In addition to our renowned orthopedic surgeons, Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine Center proudly features a highly skilled nurse practitioner dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Our NP plays a crucial role in both clinical settings and operating rooms, ensuring our patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care. With a long-term career at Orthopaedics East, our nurse practitioner has earned the respect and gratitude of our patients. Select below to learn more about our nurse practitioner.
Andrae C. Deweese, AGACNP
Physical Therapists
Our Physical Therapy Team at Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine Center have an excellent reputation in helping our patients decrease their pain, improve their function and mobility, prevent injury, or recover from a disability. They work along with your care providers to establish a plan of care involving a number of techniques, treatments, modalities, and/or exercise programs to meet the specific needs and goals of each patient.
Our Physical Therapy Team is composed of both physical therapists and physical therapy assistants, who have specialized training and experience in caring for the specific needs of our orthopedic patients. They are a caring team who work together alongside the providers in our practice to meet the individual needs of each patient.
Kevin Xie, DPT
Madison Acheson, PTA
Kirsten I. Stoakes, PTA
Occupational Therapist
Our Occupational Therapy Team at Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine Center is dedicated to helping our patients achieve greater independence and enhance their daily living skills. They collaborate closely with your care providers to develop a personalized plan of care, incorporating a variety of techniques, treatments, and adaptive strategies tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each patient.
Stacey Brown, OTR/ L
Management Team
- Nichole Alley, MBA, SHRM, Practice Administrator
- Jeanne Gaylor, RT-R, Imaging Manager
- Judy Heath, Business Operations Manager
- Roberto Concepcion, Patient Experience Supervisor
- Susan Holloman, Administrative Assistant
- Heather Bowden, Clinic Manager
- Andrae Deweese, Nurse Practitioner
- Laura Fisher, MSW, Office Manager
Schedule an appointment today with one of Eastern North Carolina’s leading orthopedic and sports medicine physicians!
