Physicians

Our physicians evaluate and treat all disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including fractures, ligament injuries, herniated discs, tendonitis and arthritis, with the goal of providing experienced, up-to-the-minute orthopaedic treatment within a caring, personal environment. We invite you to meet our team:

P. Jeffrey Jarrett, M.D.

P. Jeffrey Jarrett, M.D.

Physician
Focus: Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties


  • Hometown, Warner Robins
  • B.A., M.D., Emory University
  • Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University
  • Fellowship, Adult Spinal Diseases, Emory University
  • Served as Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, U.S.A.F. and Reserves
  • Diplomat, National Board of Examiners, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
  • Member, Robert P. Kelly Orthopaedic Society, Southern Orthopaedic Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Georgia Orthopaedic Society, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons 
  • Former Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mercer University
  • Team Physician: all Houston County High Schools

    Most quotable: “Physician means educator, and our job is to educate. I feel an ethical obligation to let patients know all of their options, and to let them know I’m trying to provide good quality care for them, whether or not it involves surgery.”


 K. Scott Malone, M.D.

K. Scott Malone, M.D.

Physician



  • B.S., Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee
  • M.D., James H. Quillen College of Medicine, Tennessee
  • Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  • Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners; American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Fellow, American Sports Medicine Institute and Rehabilitation; American Society of Disability Evaluating Physicians 
  •  Local Team Physician Experience: Macon Knights, Macon Blaze, Fort Valley State University
  • Other Team Physician Experience:  Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Green Bay Packers, Berlin Thunder, NBA, Developmental League, World Wrestling Federation, Macon Whoopee, Birmingham Bulls, Grambling State University, Troy State University and Auburn University
  • Developed Sports Medicine Program for all Houston County High Schools
  • Board of Directors: Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, Middle Georgia Community Action Agency
  • Life Member, National Eagle Scout Association
  • Named one of the “Top Physicians in America,” Consumer’s Research Council of America, 2003
  •  “Practitioner of the Year,” National Medical Association, 2004 

    On their outreach to surrounding communities: “Marcus Welby medicine is coming back. We may not go door to door, but we’ll go to your community. We’ll bring you state-of-the-art orthopaedic care.”


William B. Wiley, M.D.

William B. Wiley, M.D.

Physician



  • B.A., Asbury College, Kentucky
  • M.D., Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Ohio
  • Orthopaedic Residency, Summa Health System, Ohio Fellowship, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Orthopaedic Research of Virginia
  • Served as Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
  • Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America and American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
  • Published, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Spine; Journal of Arthroscopy
  • Numerous presentations at professional meetings
  • Former Team Physician, Stow High School Football Team; spent time with  physician staffs and teams of  Randolph Macon College and Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Team Physician:  Macon Knights, Fort Valley State University, all  Houston County High Schools
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery www.abos.org

Most quotable: “We are who we are because of God’s blessings in our lives. It’s part  of our role and job to give back and to do what we can to help others.”

     
Visit www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed
to see other articles and publications by Dr. Wiley.   When the search page appears enter "William B. Wiley".



Jeffrey C. Easom, D.O.

Jeffrey C. Easom, D.O.

Physician



  • Hometown, Blakely, Ga.
  • B.S. in Pharmacy, University of Georgia
  • D.O., West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Michigan State University Garden City Hospital
  • Sports Medicine/Arthroscopy Fellowship, Orthopaedic Research of Virginia
  • Fellowship, Washington Redskins medical team
  • Served as Chief Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery and Clinical Instructor, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Former Plant Physician, Ford Motor Company, Detroit
  • Published author, Journal of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics
  • Member: American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, American Osteopathic Academy of  Orthopaedics, American Osteopathic Association
  • Team Physician:  Fort Valley State University, all Houston County High Schools 

On sports medicine: “Sports related injuries affect people from 13 years old to 65 years old. It’s not geared just toward the teenager.”



Daxes M. Banit, M.D. FAAOS

Daxes M. Banit, M.D. FAAOS

Physician



  • M.D., Duke University School of Medicine
  • General Surgery Internship, Vanderbuilt Medical Center, Nashville, TN
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Internship, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY
  • Spine Fellowship, Charlotte Orthopaedic Specialists, Charlotte, NC
  • Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Diplomat American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Member, North American Spine Society, American College of Spine Surgery, International Spinal Injections Society
  • Member, American Medical Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Medical Association of Georgia
  • Articles:  Banit D, Wheeler A Darden B.  Recurrent Transverse Myelitis Following Lumbar Spine Surgery:  A Case Report. Spine  28:E165, 2003

               Visit  www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez to see other articles and publications by Dr. Banit.  When the search page appears enter "Daxes Banit".

 



Derrick D. Phillips, M.D.

Derrick D. Phillips, M.D.

Physician



  • Hometown: Fitzgerald, Georgia
  • B.S., Biology, Georgia State University
  • M.D., Medical College of Georgia
  • Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical; Resident of the Year
  • Diplomat: National Board of Medical Examiners specializing in Sports Medicine
  • Staff member, Coliseum Hospital (Macon) and Houston Medical Center
  • Published: Journal of Hand Surgery
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons""
  • Team Physician for Northeast High School and Southwest High School
  • Member: Who's Who in Health and Medical Services
  • Member: American Medical Association, National Medical Association, Medical Association of Georgia, Bibb County Medical Association, and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Numerous Presentations at Professional Meetings

             "Our mission is to serve the middle Georgia community and do the best we can for all our patients."