Dr. Cody Anderson graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and then went on to The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery. He completed a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at Memorial Hermann Level 1 Trauma Center in Houston and then came to ETMC as an orthopedic trauma surgeon.

“I wanted to be at a Level 1 trauma facility, and ETMC is a first class medical center. It offers the care you would expect in a big city but in a smaller community. It’s a perfect fit for my family and me.” Dr. Anderson is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association and the Smith County Medical Association. Full CV

Dr. D. Scott Devinney graduated with honors from The University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth and completed his Orthopedic residency training in Michigan. He then went on to complete fellowships in Orthopedic Trauma, and Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Fl. As an Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Devinney enjoys the technical aspects of his profession but thrives on the rewards he receives from interacting with his patients. “I gain the greatest satisfaction from helping people return to their regular activities, thus improving their quality of life. It’s gratifying to allow them to do the things they enjoy. That’s very rewarding to me.” His special interests include joint replacement surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee, complex fracture surgery, rotator cuff repair, and arthroscopy of the shoulder, elbow and knee.

Dr. Devinney is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Full CV 

Dr. Joseph Conflitti attended Texas A& M University Health Science Center and earned his medical degree with honors in 1995. He subsequently completed a general surgery internship at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base, TX. He then served on active duty as a flight surgeon for four years in the United States Air Force.

His residency in orthopedic surgery was completed at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He completed an AO fellowship in orthopedic trauma in Berlin, Germany, and then trained for one year in Seattle, WA, completing an orthopedic trauma fellowship at the University of Washington Harborview Medical Center.

Originally from Texas, he is pleased to be back to the Lone Star State. As an orthopedic traumatologist, Dr. Conflitti’s training allows him to care for nearly all bone injuries for his patients. His special interest is in surgery to the pelvis and acetabulum or hip socket, joint fracture surgery to the upper and lower extremities, and management of limb deformities and nonunions. In addition to his advanced clinical work in orthopedic trauma surgery, he also continues to practice general orthopedic surgery.

Dr. Conflitti performs joint replacement surgery to the hip and knee, soft-tissue surgery to the extremities, and arthroscopic surgery to the knee. Dr. Conflitti’s goal is to help patients lead healthy lives after their injury. Returning a patient back to their previous activity level is what he constantly strives for. “I really enjoy being able to take care of patients and letting them know that I’m going to do everything I can to get them back how they were before. I take care of my patients like they are a part of my family - they get the best care possible.” Dr. Conflitti is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. Full CV 

Dr. Brandon Tinkler graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and then completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. He then went on to complete a fellowship in orthopedic traumatology at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. Dr. Tinkler is a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Texas Orthopaedic Association.

Dr. Tinkler enjoys putting people’s lives back together as an orthopedic trauma surgeon with the ETMC Orthopedic Institute in Tyler. “People come into the ER in bad shape and we get them back to work and doing the things they want to do. It’s really rewarding to think that we can restore someone’s life.” “I’ve learned that patients appreciate honesty more than anything. Once they understand the nature of their injury, they can participate in making decisions that will give them the best results.” Full CV

Dr. Alireza Behboudi graduated from Des Moines University and completed orthopedic residencies at Peninsula/Northshore LIJ Consortium, Far Rockaway, N.Y. and Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, Ohio. He saw becoming an ETMC First Physician as a perfect career move. His fellowship training in foot and ankle surgey adds another specialty to the ETMC Orthopedic Institute, and his orthopedic trauma fellowship from Georgia Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Macon, also makes him an asset at the ETMC Level I Trauma Center in Tyler.

But it is Dr. Behboudi’s love of helping people that makes him an excellent fit at ETMC, where he specializes in orthopedic trauma, general orthopedic care and comprehensive care of foot and ankle disorders, including treatment of deformities, bunions, hammertoes, flat feet, arthritis, diabetic foot, injuries and reconstruction. Dr. Behboudi tailors each treatment plan to fit the specific needs, lifestyles and goals of his patients. “I believe that treatment starts with taking the time to listen to a person, followed by helping them to understand all of their options.” Full CV

Plastic Surgeon, Hand Emphasis 

Dr. Lan Hua graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. From there she did a general surgery residency and went on to do a residency in plastic surgery. She is a clinical instructor and fellow in hand and microsurgery and orthopedic surgery from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. “The most rewarding part of being a hand and microsurgeon is helping patients with a disease or a devastating injury to their hand regain their livelihood and get back to work to provide for their family.” More information