Alexander T. Caughran, MD

Dr. Alexander Caughran is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in comprehensive hip and knee care, with focused expertise in joint replacement and revision surgery. He is skilled in advanced surgical techniques including the minimally invasive direct anterior approach to hip replacement, offering patients procedures designed to improve recovery, reduce pain and enhance long-term function. Dr. Caughran’s practice emphasizes individualized care plans, evidence-based interventions and a commitment to helping patients return to an active, pain-free lifestyle.

Dr. Caughran’s clinical interests encompass all aspects of hip and knee replacement — from primary joint replacement to complex revision cases. A committed contributor to orthopaedic research and innovation, Dr. Caughran has participated in multiple studies and publications related to robotic-assisted joint replacement, revision total knee arthroplasty techniques, postoperative care and surgical education. His scholarly work supports improvements in arthroplasty methods and contributes to broader clinical knowledge in joint reconstruction.

Dr. Caughran earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. He completed fellowship training in joint preservation and replacement at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics in Maryland.

He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and maintains membership in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Medical Association, and AO Trauma.

Education & Training

• Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis, Tenn.)
• Residency: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine - Orthopaedics (Huntington, W.Va.)
• Fellowship: Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics - Joint Preservation and Replacement (Baltimore, Md.)

Honors & Memberships

• Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Member, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
• Member, American Medical Association
• Member, AO Trauma

Certification

• Certified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery