Meet our Fellows

David Hagan, MD completed his residency at the University of Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gainesville, FL. Dr. Hagan went to medical school at the University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.

"I had never been to Tahoe. From a distance, the many positives of the program were evident including solid faculty, good educational opportunities, modern clinical facilities, and beautiful surroundings. Now that I am here, it has been everything I expected and more. I anticipate a great year in Tahoe, taking care of the uniquely active patient population."

Dr. Hagan is attending fellowships at Reno Orthopedic Center and UC Davis.

Matthew Skinner, MD completed his residency at John Peter Smith Health Network, Ft Worth, Texas. Dr. Skinner went to medical school at University of Texas San Antonia, San Antonio, Texas.

"I chose the Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship because it offers variety of both arthroscopic and open sports cases, arthroplasty, and trauma that prepares you for practice unlike many other programs in the country. On top of that, the opportunity of international travel with the US Ski Team is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and you also get to work in one of the most beautiful places in the country."

Dr. Skinner now practices at Gulf Orthopedic in Mobile, AL.

John Eakin, MD completed his residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Dr. Eakin attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.

"I chose the Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship to learn sports medicine, improve my arthroscopic skills, and continue to practice a broad scope of orthopedic surgery while also taking care of a small community and enjoying the outdoors. What better place is there to do all those together?"

Dr. Eakin now practices at Common Spirit Orthopedics in Colorado Springs, CO.

Jason T Goodrum, MD completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX. Dr. Goodrum went to medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.

"I chose the Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship because I wanted to focus my learning on high-level sports injuries while simultaneously polishing my skills in trauma and upper and lower extremity arthroplasty."

Dr. Goodrum now practices at Peterson Regional Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas.

John D Robinson, MD completed his residency at John Peter Smith Health Network, Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Robinson went to medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.

"The Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship offers an unprecedented variety of both arthroscopic and open sports cases, arthroplasty, and mountain trauma that prepares you for practice unlike many other programs in the country. The opportunity to work with both the faculty here at Tahoe Orthopedics, as well as the Mammoth Orthopedic Institute gives you a truly unique experience with unmatched mentorship and a variety of pathology and surgical techniques. On top of that, the perk of international travel with the US Ski Team is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. You also get to work in one of the most beautiful places in the country with abundant outdoor recreation! What's not to love!"

Dr. Robinson now practices in Texas.

Tyler Williamson, MD completed his residency at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Williamson attended medical school at New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY.

"I chose the Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship because it offers the breadth and depth of surgical experience that emulates my ideal future practice. Although the fellowship is primarily focused on providing a high volume of arthroscopic and open sports procedures, the opportunities for arthroplasty and independent trauma call will help keep my skills fresh in these areas prior to transitioning to practice. Location was another important factor and spending fellowship year in Lake Tahoe (and Mammoth) cannot be beat."

Dr. Williamson now practices in Minnesota.

Andrew Haus, MD completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Haus attended medical school at the University of Health Sciences, Bethea, MD and received his undergraduate degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.

"I chose Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship because it has everything I was hoping for. The practice provides a high volume of arthroscopic and open sports surgery experience with multiple experiences mentors who are invested in your future success. The region provides a perfect environment for learning to care for active individuals including elite level athletes. As the only surgical training program in the area, there are more opportunities thank you can possibly find the time for including the surgical skills lab, total joint arthroplasty cases or even general trauma from the surrounding area. Finally, after having completed residency in Texas, I'm looking forward to dusting off my K2's and getting lost in the backcountry!"

Dr. Andrew Haus joined the 99th Medical Group with the US Air Force at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada.

James E Ohliger III, MD completed his residency at Summa Health System in Akron, OH. Dr. Ohliger went to medical school at the University of Akron, OH.

"I am excited to start my fellowship at Barton Health in Lake Tahoe. Following my completion of interviews around the country, I recognize that the Tahoe fellowship is one of a kind. The fellowship provides an individual with broad exposure to injuries from everyday athletics to those seen with extreme sports. The fellowship is also unique in that there is available exposure to trauma, arthroplasty and other facets of orthopedic surgery. Having grown up in the Midwest, I am ecstatic to gain a different perspective in the culture of orthopedics. As an avid outdoorsman, having access to world-class skiing, hiking and fishing is quite the bonus."

Dr. James Ohliger joined the Center for Orthopedics in Sheffield Village, Ohio.

Evan Corning, MD completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, OK. He went to medical school at the University of Texas at the Houston Health Science Center.

"After interviewing for the Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine fellowship I was set on matching here. The Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship offers a truly unique experience that’s unmatched across the country. The combination of opportunities including: complex arthroscopy, exposure to being a team physician, the opportunity to work with the US Ski Team, and the new addition working with the Mammoth Orthopedics Institute makes this an unbeatable year of training. These opportunities and more will round me out as a sports medicine orthopedist that will prepare me for my own practice. Lastly, the year round outdoor activities available in Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas will allow me to experience an entirely new part of the country."

Dr. Corning has joined an academic teaching institution at the Texas Tech University in El Paso, TX.

Matthew Fournier, MD completed his residency at the Campbell Clinic in TN. He went to medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, WA.

"I couldn't be more excited to further my orthopedic training in sports medicine at Lake Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. The program provides the opportunity to gain extensive experience in sports medicine, while offering a diverse array of cases in other specialties such as joint reconstruction, hand, and trauma. The Lake Tahoe area offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the outdoors in the free time the fellowship affords. I believe that the mix of cases will mirror my eventual practice very well, and my family and I look forward to an amazing year with the faculty and staff here in Tahoe."

Dr. Fournier has joined a private practice group at Premier Bone and Joint in Laramie, WY.

Tyson Christensen, MD completed his residency training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He went to medical school at University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

"I wanted to match at the Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship for several reasons. I wanted to hone my arthroscopic skills and sports specific surgeries as well as refine my skills with the broad scope of general orthopedic surgeries offered by this program. This program also carries a reputation of excellent mentors who really care about their fellows and make your time here very fun and enjoyable, which has already proven to be true in the first few weeks of arriving here. Getting to travel internationally to cover the US ski Team is a huge perk. Lastly, I wanted to go to a program where fellows get a great case load. Here you get just that while also being able to enjoy all that Lake Tahoe has to offer. My family and I were so excited when I matched to this fellowship. We are really looking forward to a great year in Lake Tahoe."

Dr. Christensen has joined Orthopedic Associates, PA in Farmington, New Mexico.

William 'Barrett' Bowlin, MD completed his residency from the University of Oklahoma, He went to medical school at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.

"I am extremely excited and grateful to continue my sports medicine training in Lake Tahoe. After learning about this program, I immediately knew that this is where I wanted be. This fellowship is truly unique as it offers the full spectrum of sports medicine intermixed with trauma and arthroplasty in an unbeatable location. I have no doubt that this program will prepare me for my eventual practice as well as countless memories for my family. I look forward to the year ahead!"

Dr. Bowlin has joined Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas.