Provider - Delta Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Our Providers

Michael Hood, MD

Michael Hood, MD, is a board-certified member of the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), Southern Orthopaedic Association, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, Arkansas Orthopaedic Society, and the Memphis Orthopaedic Society.

Dr. Hood practices General Orthopaedics with an emphasis on knee and shoulder procedures, regenerative orthopaedics, knee joint preservation surgery and patient-specific partial and total knee replacement. Dr. Hood enjoys providing care to local military veterans through the VA community referral program.

In 1998, he graduated as valedictorian of his high school class which led to his acceptance of the Cecil C. Humphrey’s Presidential Scholarship. Shortly after, Dr. Hood enrolled at the University of Memphis. There he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in 2002.

He completed his medical education at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2006 before accepting a position at The University of Missouri Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program in Columbia, MO. He also completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN in 2012.

Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Hood, a proud West Memphis native, opened his practice, Delta Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, in West Memphis, AR. Along with Fenter Physical Therapy, Dr. Hood built the Delta Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, & Rehab Institute; offering patients the ability to seek medical treatment and receive their physical therapy all under one roof.

By 2018 he was named Physician of the Year by the St. Francis Bartlett hospital. In 2019, he opened a second location in Collierville, TN and incorporated osteoporosis screening and treatment into the practice.

Dr. Hood actively serves as adjunct faculty for The New York Institute of Technology – College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University. In addition, the practice enjoys a collaborative clinical agreement with The University of Central Arkansas School of Nursing.

He provides sports medicine coverage for several local school systems including West Memphis, Marion, Earle, Helena-West Helena, and Forrest City. He is the team Orthopaedic surgeon for the Arkansas State-Midsouth Greyhounds men and women’s basketball teams.

Dr. Hood and his wife, Ketrina, have four children: Olivia, Jackson, Annabelle, and Charlie. He and his family currently reside in Collierville, TN, and their children attend Briarcrest Christian School.

Robert Bobo, MD

Dr. Robert T. Bobo is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing at the Delta Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine location in Collierville, Tennessee.

Dr. Bobo earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi College and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. After interning at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas, he completed a one-year general surgery residency at the VA Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, two years of military service, and an orthopedic surgery residency at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Bobo is no longer operating but does a full spectrum of office orthopedics.

Having a special interest in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Bobo was a team physician for Germantown High School for many years. He is board-certified and a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

With three children and five grandchildren, Dr. and Mrs. Bobo enjoy a variety of family activities.

Robert Miller, MD

Robert Miller, MD is a board-certified member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) with a specialization in sports medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), Tennessee Orthopedic Society, and the Memphis Orthopedic Society.

Dr. Miller practices General Orthopaedics with an emphasis on sports medicine which includes knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, and hip problems. He also cares for common musculoskeletal complaints.

Dr. Miller graduated from the University of the South (Sewanee) in 1986 Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Political Science with Honors.

Dr. Miller obtained his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in 1980. He completed two years of General Surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Hospitals from 1980-1982. He then received his orthopaedic training at Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tn. from 1982-1985. He subsequently completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Hughston Orthopedic Clinic in Columbus, Ga. In 1986. At that time, he was recruited back to join the staff at Campbell Clinic where he practiced from 1986 through 2024. While on the staff, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He was the team physician for Rhodes College for 38 years. He was also a member of the medical team for the University of Memphis, the Memphis Redbirds, and the Memphis Grizzllies. He retired from Campbell Clinic and joined Dr. Hood at Delta Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine on January 1st, 2025 to practice at the Collierville office. Dr. Miller has been married to his wife, Nancy, for 40 years and they have three children: Meredith, Katharine, and Andrew.

Christy Jones, APRN

Angela Christine “Christy” Jones, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and licensed by the state of Arkansas. She graduated from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in 1995 with a diploma RN and completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Memphis in 1997. In 2017, Christy graduated from the University of Memphis’ Loewenberg College of Nursing with a Master of Science in Nursing, with focus as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

She has worked in many specialty areas, including Intensive Care and Management, with most of her career spent in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. During this time, she cared for many types of post-surgical patients, with the majority being general surgery and orthopaedic cases.

Christy is a current member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, holding specialty Orthopaedic membership. She certified as a Fracture Liaison Specialist in 2018 with the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Christy grew up in Memphis, TN. She relocated to Marion, AR after meeting her husband, Steve, in 1995. She has two teenage daughters with which she spends most of her time. She enjoys going to the lake and relaxing on the porch with family and friends.

Jennifer Childers, PA-C

Jennifer Childers, MMS, PA-C, R.T. (R) is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed in the state of Tennessee. She graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in 2005. She worked in Jonesboro, AR for five years as a Radiologic Technologist at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. She is a Lambda Nu Radiology Honor Society alumni.

In August 2012, she graduated with honors from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine with a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies. While attending the physician assistant program, she served as class social chair, student ambassador, and was a member of the Pi Alpha National Honor Society. She has worked in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine since 2012.

She furthered her training by performing an independent fellowship with a metabolic bone Endocrinologist from 2013 to 2014. She was certified as a Fracture Liaison by the National Osteoporosis Foundation in 2014. She specializes in osteoporosis management and general orthopedics. In 2019, Jennifer was recognized as an ambassador for the National Osteoporosis Foundation. She is the only practicing clinician in the state of Tennessee with this honor.

Jennifer grew up in Wynne, AR. She relocated to the Memphis area after marrying her husband, Daniel, in 2012. They have two small children, with which they enjoy going to the zoo, going to the lake, and playing in the dirt.

Melanie A. Wright, PT

Melanie has more than 20 years of experience in physical therapy and 30+ years in the fitness industry. She began practicing as a physical therapist under the direction of many well-renowned orthopedic surgeons as an inpatient physical therapist within a hospital setting/total joint center. Melanie then moved to an outpatient clinic where her role as clinical director allowed her to see a vast variety of patients. She focused on long-term health issues, overall wellness, and the benefits of a continued active lifestyle. Some of the skills she has acquired throughout her career include patient care, conducting back care classes, ergonomic assessments, injury prevention, kinesiotaping, practicing McKenzie techniques, and MFR manual therapy. In addition to providing excellent patient care, she has been a group fitness instructor for the past 30 years teaching cardio classes, weight training, and yoga.

Melanie has been married for 27 years to a lieutenant for the City of Memphis Fire Department and has one daughter. We are so excited that she has joined Delta Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and look forward to a long partnership with her caring for our patients.

Amanda Clement, PTA

Amanda graduated from the University of Memphis in 1999 with a B.S.ed in Exercise Physiology. She then worked for the University of Tennessee for 10 years as a research assistant for the National Institute of Health. As a physical therapy assistant, she has worked in acute care as well as outpatient orthopaedic clinics. She also provides personal trainer services in her spare time.

Hemali Patel, DPT

Dr. Hemali Patel has studied and practiced physical therapy in India and the US with over 13 years of experience in Outpatient and sports medicine physical therapy care. She earned her Doctor of PT degree from Loma Linda University in California in 2017. Prior to her Doctor of PT, she completed her Bachelor of PT in India and practiced in an inpatient/outpatient setting for 5 years. Prior to moving to Memphis, she worked with patients in California, Florida and Aspen, Colorado. Dr. Patel believes in providing the best care for her patients with the vast clinical skills and experience she has acquired over the years in two countries.

Dr. Patel loves to spend time out in nature with her family and believes in eating healthily and living a healthy life. She believes in having a wholistic approach for her patients. She is dedicated to providing all her patients with unparalleled care.