Kenneth L. Taylor, P.A.-C

Clinical Assistant:  Stephanie Horn

Accepting New Patient: Yes

Personal Profile:

Kenneth joined Paris Orthopedic Clinic in 2022. He is married and has two children. Kenneth enjoys wood-working and spending time outdoors with his family.

Professional Organizations:

The American Academy of Physician Assistants

Texas Academy of Physician Assistants

Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery

Board Certification:

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Undergraduate Education:

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Medical Education:

Long Island University

Brooklyn, NY

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Mark B. Gibbs, M.D.

Clinical Assistant: Magdalena Murray

Accepting New Patients: Yes

Personal Profile:

Dr. Gibbs joined Paris Orthopedic Clinic in 2011.  He practices general orthopedics with a special interest in sports medicine.

Professional Organizations:


American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Texas Medical Association
Texas Orthopedic Association

Board Certifications:

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Primary Specialty:

Orthopedic Surgery

Secondary Specialty:

Sports Medicine

Undergraduate Education:

Austin College
Sherman, TX
B.A. Biology

Medical Education:

University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX
Doctor of Medicine Degree

Residency:

The University of Tennessee – Campbell Clinic
Memphis, TN
Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Fellowship:

Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
Birmingham, AL
American Sports Medicine Institute
Directors: James R. Andrews, MD, Jeffrey R. Dugus, MD, E. Lyle Cain, MD

In Practice Since:

2011

Carmen L. Holmes, P.A.-C

Clinical Assistant: Angela Temple

Accepting New Patients: Yes

Personal Profile:

Carmen joined Paris Orthopedic Clinic in 2014.  She is married with two kids.  She enjoys kayaking, scuba diving, mountain biking and spending time with family.

Primary Specialty: 


Carmen has a special focus on bone health diagnosis, evaluation, treatment of primary and secondary osteoporosis.

Professional Organizations:

The American Academy of Physician Assistants

Texas Academy of Physician Assistants

Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery

National Osteoporosis Foundation

American Orthopedic Association Own The Bone Program

Board Certification:

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Undergraduate Education:

Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX
B.S. Biology

Medical Education:

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Master of Physician Assistant Studies

 

Gregory V. Green, M.D.

 

Clinical Assistant: Dina Melvin

Currently Accepting Patients: Yes

Personal Profile:

Dr. Green joined POC in 2003. He is married with two children. He enjoys golfing, mountain biking, camping, hiking, and spending time with his family and pets.

Professional Organizations:


American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Medical Association

Texas Medical Association

Board Certifications:

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Publications:

Green G, Berend K, Berend M, Glisson R, Vail T, The Effects of Varus Tibial Alignment on Proximal Tibial Surface Strain in Total Knee Arthroplasty: The Postmedial Hot Spot.  Journal of Arthroplasty, 17(8): 1033-1039; 2002

Green G, Short K, Easley M, Transtibial Amputation: Prosthetic Use and Functional Outcome. Foot and Ankle Clinics, 6(2): 315-327; June 2001

Darouiche R, Green G, Mansouri M, In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Antiseptic-Coated Orthopaedic Devices. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 10(1): 83-6; 1998

Gomez M, Green G, et al. Partial vs Complete Tears of the ACL: An in Vitro Kinematic Study. Submitted to Orthopaedic Research Society, 1993.

Honors & Activities:

Chair, Surgery Peer Review Committee, Paris Regional Medical Center 2013 to Present

Chief of Medical Staff, Paris Regional Medical Center 2011 – 2012

Vice Chief of Medical Staff, Paris Regional Medical Center 2010

Chair, Department of Surgery, Paris Regional Medical Center 2007- 2009

Primary Specialty:

Orthopedic Surgery

Undergraduate Education:

Stanford University
Stanford, CA
BA Human Biology

Medical Education:

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX

Degree:

M.D.

Internships:

Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

Residency:

Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

In Practice Since:

2003

David J. De la Garza, M.D.

Clinical Assistant: Abbey Simmons

Accepting New Patients: Yes

Personal Profile:

Dr. De la Garza joined POC in 2001. He is married with four children. He enjoys biking, hiking, golf, and water sports.

Professional Organizations:


American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Medical Association

Texas Medical Association

Board Certifications:

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Publications:

Rathjen K & De la Garza D; Flexible Intramedullary Fixation of Unstable Femoral Shaft Fractures in Children; POSNA 200 Annual Meeting

Rathjen K & De la Garza D, Slauterbeck JR; Telemedicine at Texas Tech University; Scientific Exhibit AAOS 66th Annual Meeting; 1999

Honors & Activities:

Medical

Received Honors in Internal Medicine (Sub-Internship) Rotation

Volunteer Lecturer/Trainer

Big Brother – Big Sister Program

Undergraduate

Graduated Magna Cum Laude (Texas A&M)

President’s Achievement Award – Four year Scholarship

Alpha Epsilon Delta – Pre-Med Honor Society

Texas A&M Microbiology Society

Dean’s List

Primary Specialty:

Orthopedic Surgery

Undergraduate Education:

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
BS Microbiology

Medical Education:

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Dallas, TX

Degree:

M.D.

Internships:

UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA

Residency:

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX

Languages other than English:

Spanish

In Practice Since:

2001

S. Drew Temple, M.D.

Clinical Assistant: Melanie Lee

Accepting New Patients: Yes

Personal Profile:

Dr. Temple joined POC in 1992. He is married with three children and five grandchildren.  He enjoys reading, playing tennis, and working on the farm.

Professional Organizations:

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Medical Association

Texas Medical Association

Arkansas Medical Society

Mid America Orthopedic Association

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Board Examiner

Board Certifications:

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Publications:

Collins, D.N., Temple, S.D. : Open Joint Injuries: Classifications and Treatment. Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research Vol. 243., June 1989

Primary Specialty:

Orthopedic Surgery

Secondary Specialty:

Sports Medicine

Undergraduate Education:

Texas A & M University
College Station, TX

Degree:

B.S. Basic Medical Science

Medical Education:

Texas A & M University
College Station, TX

Degree:

Doctor of Medicine

Internships:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
Orthopedic Surgery

Residency:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR

Board Certifications:

Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

In Practice Since:

1992

Michael P. Elliott, D.O.

Clinical Assistant: Yvonne Morton

Accepting new patients: Yes

Personal Profile:

Dr. Elliott joined POC in 2015.  He practices general orthopedics with a special interest in sports medicine.

Professional Organizations:


American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Texas Orthopedic Association

Texas Medical Association

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine

Arthroscopy Association of North America

Board Certification:

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Honors and Awards:

Undergraduate Awards

Cum Laude, University of Arizona

Dean’s List, University of Arizona

Tradition of Excellence Scholarship University Recipient, of Arizona

Graduate Awards:

Ambassador, University of North Texas Health Sciences Center – Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Primary Specialty:

Orthopedic Surgery

Secondary Specialty:

Sports Medicine

Undergraduate Education:

University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
B.S. Physiology, Minor in Chemistry

Medical Education:

University of North Texas Health Sciences Center – Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fort Worth, TX
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency:

John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Fellowship:

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship

Academic Positions:

University of North Texas Health Sciences Center – Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fort Worth, TX
Adjunct Clinical Professor: Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Medical Licensures:

Kentucky Medical License

Texas Medical License

In Practice Since:

2015