We are excited to introduce our newly matched 2026-2027 fellows for the Duke Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs! This year's selection process was exceptionally competitive, and our fellows have truly distinguished themselves as leaders in the field.
We eagerly anticipate their arrival in August 2026, when they begin their orthopaedic specialty training and uphold Duke's enduring legacy of excellence in this vital discipline.
Adult Reconstruction
Andrew Hinkle, MD, Residency: University of Texas Southwestern
Jaret Karnuta, MD, Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Sarah Levey, MD, Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine
William Trousdale, MD, Residency: Mayo Clinic
Foot & Ankle
Cesar Cardenas, MD, Residency: University of New Mexico
Nicket Dedhia, MD, Residency: Montefiore Einstein Orthopaedic Surgery
Kyle Lynch, MD, Residency: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Harrison Miner, MD, Residency: University of Oklahoma
Hand & Upper Extremity
Matches to be announced – May 15
Pediatrics
Blake Johnson, MD, Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Sunita Mengers, MD, Residency: University Hospitals Case Western Reserve
Spine
Mitsuhiro Nishizawa, MD, Residency: Tokyo University
Jason Tegethoff, MD, Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Sports Medicine
Christian Blough, MD, Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Colin Carroll, MD, Residency: University of New Mexico
Alec Kellish, MD, Residency: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Lefebvre, MD, Residency: Duke University School of Medicine
Trauma
Vincent Lau, MD, Residency: Jefferson Health, New Jersey
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated faculty, residents, and staff for their invaluable contributions to the interview and selection process. Special recognition goes to the GME fellowship coordinators, Cheryl DePaolis and Susan Fuller, for their exceptional efforts supporting these programs. Everyone's commitment and expertise have been instrumental in assembling this outstanding group of fellows.
All the best,
Ben Alman, MD, Chair
Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, Program Director, Foot and Ankle
Jon Dickens, MD, Program Director, Sports Medicine
Melissa Erickson, MD, Program Director, Spine
Warren Hammert, MD, DDS, Vice Chair, Education
Rob Lark, MD, Program Director, Pediatric Orthopaedics
Rachel Reilly, MD, Program Director, Orthopaedic Trauma
Thorsten Seyler, MD, Program Director, Adult Reconstruction