MEET THE STAFF

Gordon Spine Associates consists of nine dedicated professionals—each focused on uniquely making exceptional patient care and surgical outcomes possible.  Whether you are a patient or a referring physician, the staff understands how to accommodate your needs.  Let us know how we can serve you.  And, take some time to get to know our team.

DR. CHARLES R. GORDON

Dr. Gordon is committed to the research and implementation of surgical solutions for the spine. He is actively involved in efforts to maintain spinal mobility.

His interest rests in solving issues related to the entire functional spinal unit (vertebra, disc, and facet joints).

JAMES WORTHAM

In visiting Gordon Spine Associates, you will likely have the pleasure of meeting physician assistant James Wortham. James is skilled at assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

James and his wife Jill have two sons and a daughter. As a family, they enjoy sports and music. James also plays guitar in a band and records in his home studio.

SHERRI HAMMONDS, LVN

CLINIC COORDINATOR

A part of the team since 1993, Sherri manages the clinical side of Gordon Spine Associates.  From your first visit to your follow-up appointments, she will be the kind face that leads you through the process.  You’ll quickly notice what Sherri likes most about her job—caring for patients.  For her, it’s more than just a nice-sounding answer—it truly is the interaction with patients that gets her excited about coming to work each day.

As the mother of two boys, her life is an adventure of nonstop motion.

Types of questions Sherri answers:
How to care for your incision following surgery.
Any post-operative abnormalities.
Guidance on how to prepare for surgery.

KATIE REGESTER

PROCEDURES SCHEDULER AND MEDICAL RECORDS

Katie’s upbeat approach will make even scheduling your outpatient procedures enjoyable.  Patients, co-workers, and referring physician offices all appreciate her style of work.  She says her favorite thing about her job is working with Dr. Gordon—she is genuine in her enthusiasm about the practice.

Her interests outside the office (and sometimes in the office) include car races and an extensive collection of frogs.    

Types of questions Katie answers:
How to schedule imaging and outpatient procedures.
What to expect from outpatient procedures.
Requests for medical records.

DONNA REID

BUSINESS MANAGER

Donna is the first step in the process of getting an appointment with Dr. Gordon or Dr. Redmond. She helps your doctor's office understand how to get you an appointment at Gordon Spine and helps make sure all of the needed information is sent prior to your first visit.

Donna enjoys testing out her new four wheeler, watching suspenseful TV shows and movies, and watching horse races.

She also has a son who plays trumpet for the school band. He is also involved in other extra curricular activities at school that keep her busy running him to and fro.

LINDA COOPER

PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR

Linda provides the link between the clinical and administrative side of the practice. She ensures that the practice functions a manner that best meets the needs of the patients. Whether she is working to streamline team efforts, meeting with patients, talking with device companies, or negotiating with vendors, Linda is always working to make Gordon Spine Associates even better.

In addition to the variety of challenges provided by her work, Linda enjoys movies, shopping, and the nonstop action generated by her toddler daughter.

Types of questions Linda answers:
How referring physician offices can obtain training regarding surgeries provided by Gordon Spine Associates.

MAROLYN STOCKS, R.N.

RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Marolyn leads the research efforts for Gordon Spine Associates. She will help identify if you qualify for any of the clinical studies in which Dr. Gordon is participating. Those patients involved in research studies will work with Marolyn for coordinating follow-up visits and monitoring progress.

Be sure to ask Marolyn about her favorite pastimes reading, puzzles, and detailing cars.

Types of questions answered by Marolyn:
How to determine if someone is a candidate for a research study.
What to expect as part of a clinical study.

DR. ANDY J. REDMOND

Dr. Redmond expands the neurosurgical services of Gordon Spine Associates with the addition of minimally invasive spinal and intracranial surgeries.

Leslie Shirley

PROCEDURE SCHEDULER

Leslie schedules procedures and makes appointments with Doctors, Verifies insurance and is custodian of the medical records. This means, she'll be the one to talk with you to set up all the details relating to an upcoming surgery or procedure.

She is the mother of two boys Scott and Trey and proud grandmother of Preslee. She enjoys shopping, traveling and spending time at the beach.

Nancy Garcia

MEDICAL RECORDS

Nancy compiles, verifies, and files medical records (including requests for medical records to be sent to a doctor). In addition, she prepares folders and maintains records of newly admitted patients. So, you have her to thank for everything being in order as your records travel between locations.

She enjoys going to church, reading, spending time with family, and being a mother of a new baby boy.