ORTHO XPRESS - Key Persons
Brandy Blanton, a Louisville, MS native, joined the OrthoXpress team in February of 2019. She is a 2000 graduate of Winston Academy. She continued her education and received her nursing degree at Meridian Community College in 2011. She completed her studies in 2012 by obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing at the Mississippi University for Women while working as a registered nurse at Oktibbeha County Hospital on the post-operative and orthopaedic floor. Brandy went back to school and completed her master's degree in nursing. In 2016 she became a nurse practitioner and began focusing on orthopaedic medicine, training under orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Robert Allen Butler. Brandy worked alongside Dr. Butler for three years servicing Starkville and West Point. In 2019, Brandy joined the OrthoXpress team to continue her love for orthopaedics and is eager to serve Starkville and the surrounding area with quality orthopedic care.
Brandye wilson, a Jonesboro, AR native, joined the OrthoXpress team in the Fall of 2019. Upon graduating high school in 2002, Brandye began studying biochemistry at Freed-Hardeman university. She completed these studies in may of 2006, obtaining her bachelor's degree. Later that same year she began her journey to become a Physician Assistant. In 2008 she graduate from Harding University with a master's degree in physician assistant studies. After graduation she began working at a local internal medicine clinic but it was easily seen that she had a natural desire and passion for orthopaedic medicine. In 2012 she began working as an orthopaedic Physician Assistant at Jonesboro Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. She stayed on board there for approximately 7 years before moving over to the OrthoXpress team. She possesses a vast knowledge of orthopaedics and modern treatment options. She is eager and ready to serve Southaven and the surrounding areas with quality, accessible, reliable orthopaedic care.quality, accessible, and available orthopaedic care.
Cassie Allred practiced orthopaedics previously with Mitias Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in New Albany. A graduate of Ole Miss, she began the journey to become a doctor of chiropractic medicine. She completed her studies at Logan College of Chiropractics in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in biology and a doctorate's degree in chiropractics. While practicing as a chiropractor, Cassie felt the urge to expand her skills and went back to school. Cassie graduated from Bethel University in 2013 with a master's degree in physician assistant studies. Cassie adds a diverse skill set including modern medicine and advanced chiropractic techniques along with a vast array of knowledge and experience to our practice.
Jeff Pipkin, originally from Hickory Flat, MS, became a part of the our Orthopaedic family in September 2015. In 2005 Jeff graduated from Northeast Mississippi community college with an associates degree in nursing. Professionally, Jeff spent several years in nurse management within the Baptist hospital organization. In 2015 Jeff graduated from the University of North Alabama with a bachelor's degree in nursing and then focused his studies on becoming a nurse practitioner. Jeff completed his studies in 2016 graduating from the University of Mississippi for Women with a master's degree in nursing. Jeff brings over a decade of knowledge to our team and looks forward to Providing quality healthcare to Tupelo.
Tina Bryan, joined the OrthoXpress team in March 2023. She received her Licensed Practical Nursing degree at Northwest Community College in 1997. She received her nursing degree at Excelsior College in 2006. She completed her studies in 2010 by obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing at the Mississippi University for Women. While working as a registered nurse at Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi on the medical-surgical and orthopaedic floor, Tina completed her master's degree in nursing in 2018. After becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she began focusing on orthopaedic medicine, training under Dr. Johnny Mitias, orthopaedic surgeon. Tina is eager to serve the Southaven and Memphis area by providing quality, accessible, and available orthopaedic care.
Zach Glenn is excited to bring the OrthoXpress experience to his hometown of Booneville, MS. After graduating from Booneville High School, Zach attended Northeast Community College and completed the radiology program in 2010 beginning his professional medical career as a radiology technologist. In 2012, Zach joined the Mitias Orthopaedics team in New Albany. After working alongside Dr. Mitias, Zach was inspired to do more to serve others and decided to go back to school. He went on to obtain his bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Mississippi School of Nursing in 2017, and then his master's degree in nursing from Union University in 2019 and became a nurse practitioner. Zach possesses years of orthopaedic experience and is excited to bring Christ-centered, quality nonsurgical orthopedic care to his hometown and the surrounding areas.