Dr. Adam Tyler Short

Dr. Adam Short specializes in orthopedic surgery with additional expertise in foot and ankle surgery. He earned his medical degree from Joan C Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University and completed his residency training at University of Louisville Hospital. With 13 years of experience in orthopedic care, Dr. Short focuses on helping patients with complex bone and joint conditions. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Short maintains hospital affiliations with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, as well as multiple facilities in Tennessee including Parkwest Medical Center, Tennova Healthcare Turkey Creek Medical Center, and Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center. He treats patients with osteoarthritis and ankle osteoarthritis, helping them manage joint pain and mobility challenges. Dr. Short also provides care for foot fractures, working to restore function and reduce discomfort. His procedural skills include performing extremity X-rays for accurate …diagnosis, bursa injections to reduce inflammation, and arthrocentesis to analyze joint fluid.