Joseph B. Fitzgerald MD
Dr Fitzgerald graduated from the University of Scranton in 1964 with a BS in Biology and Philosophy and received his medical degree in 1968 from George Washington University. After serving in the US Army as a general medical officer and then completing a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Rhode Island Hospital, he established a solo practice in orthopedic surgery in 1976. After subsequent expansion, the practice became known as South County Orthopedics and Physical Therapy. In 1976 Dr Fitzgerald was named Team Physician at the University of Rhode Island, a position which he now shares with other members South County Orthopedics. Dr Fitzgerald is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine where he has served on the Council of Delegates, the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopedic Sports Medicine as well as the American College bf Sports Medicine. He has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff of South County Hospital for several years. Currently he is an active member of the Credentials Committee of the Medical Staff of South Count Hospital.

Robert C. Marchand MD
Dr. Marchand graduated from the University of Rhode Island and received his Medical Degree from Cornell University Medical College. He completed his Internship at Roosevelt Hospital and Residency at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, a Team Physician for the University of Rhode Island, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and a member of South County Hospital Medical Staff since 1988.



David B. Burns DO
Dr. Burns is a native of Rhode Island and graduated from Providence College. He received his medical degree from New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. His Internship and Residency was completed at Garden City Osteopathic Hospital, Michigan. Dr. Burns is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, a member of the American Osteopathic Association, and a Team Physician for the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Burns joined South County Hospital Medical Staff in 1991 and has been practicing in the South County area since that time.



Mark A. Coppes MD
Dr. Coppes received his undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont and his Medical Degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his Internship, Residency, and Spine fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. During his 13 years of service as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Coppes was Chief of Orthopedics at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Naples, Italy and veteran of the Persian Gulf War. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, a Team Physician for the University of Rhode Island, and a member of the Medical Staff of South County Hospital since 1995. He has served as Rhode Island Orthopedic Society President and as a member of the Board of Councilors of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.



Randall J. Risinger MD
Dr. Risinger graduated with honors in biomedical engineering from Duke University and received his Medical Degree from Wake Forest University. After his orthopedic residency at the University of Vermont, Dr. Risinger completed an advanced surgical training program in all-arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee at Rush University in Chicago. In addition, his training focused on complex open reconstruction of the shoulder and knee including cartilage restoration procedures and shoulder replacement surgery. During the 2004-2005 seasons, Dr. Risinger served as an assistant to the team physicians for the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls. He is now one of our team physicians for the University of Rhode Island.



Ramin R. Tabaddor MD
Dr. Tabaddor graduated Cum Laude from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and received his Doctorate of Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed a General Surgery Internship at Brigham & Womens Hospital/Harvard Medical School and received his Orthopaedic surgical training at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program. He served as Chief Administrative Resident during the final year of his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency. He completed a Sports Fellowship at the Minnesota Sports Medicine Program affiliated with the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. His special interests include athletic injuries, articular cartilage injuries, arthroscopic surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder, and ankle instability. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Tabaddor has provided physician coverage for many organizations, including the Boston Ballet, the USA Indoor Track and Field National Championships, NCAA basketball tournament, Junior US Cup Soccer, the University of Minnesota football team and various other high school and collegiate level sports. He is an avid athlete himself, completing five Boston Marathons as well as numerous triathlons.



Michael P. Bradley MD, MS
Dr. Bradley graduated from Dartmouth College, received his medical and graduate degrees from Brown University, and then completed his surgical internship, orthopedic residency, and Sports Medicine/Trauma Fellowship at Brown Orthopedics. He specializes in the areas of arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma. In addition to his practice with South County Orthopedics, Dr. Bradley serves on active duty at the Naval Health Clinic New England in Newport where he is Head, Division of Orthopedics and Head Team Physician for the Naval Academy Prep School. He recently returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Bradley is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons.




John W. Rodger PA

Luke L. Morrison PA

Physician Assistants
South County Orthopedics employs physician assistants to help provide orthopedic care to the patients in our community. Physician assistants receive two additional years of medical schooling after graduating from a 4-year college program, must pass the certification process of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and must receive a license from the Rhode Island State Board of Medicine. In addition, they must maintain requirements for continuing education and ongoing credentialing by the NCCPA. Physician Assistants are not physicians but an ancillary provider who may perform the service required by the physician. Patients do have the right to be treated by the physician if the patient desires.


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