Sports Medicine Fellows
Greg Colbath, MD
Dr. Colbath completed medical school and his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina where he was AOA and the recipient of the Golden Apple Teaching Award among residents. A recent presenter at the AAOS 2012 meeting, Dr. Colbath also coordinated and participated in surgical relief efforts for the Haitian earthquake victims in 2010. Following fellowship, Dr. Colbath will continue as a physician for the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas. Dr. Colbath and his wife, Molly, reside in Spartanburg with their four daughters, Annie, Caroline, Helen, and Jane.
Steve Hamilton, MD
Dr. Hamilton completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Emory University. A native of Cincinnati, he completed medical school at the University of Cincinnati. The recipient of the 2011 Southern Orthopaedic Association Resident Research Paper of the Year Award, Dr. Hamilton focuses his research interests in the use of ultrasound as a diagnostic modality and aid in therapeutic interventions for sports injuries. An avid Cincinnati Reds fan, Dr. Hamilton comes to Greenville with his fiancé, Kelli, who is an art teacher at Oakview Elementary School.
Matt Nugent, MD
A graduate of Chicago Medical School, Dr. Nugent completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Banner Good Samaritan in Phoenix where he was awarded for the Top Research Presentation among Orthopaedic Residents in 2012. His research interests include biomechanical studies of both the shoulder and elbow in throwing athletes. Fluent in Spanish and an accomplished collegiate rugby player, Dr. Nugent comes to Greenville with his wife, Bekah, and two children, Jaxon and Lucy.
Brad Winter, MD
A graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School, Dr. Winter completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Winter’s research interests include outcomes related to arthroscopic shoulder and hip surgery. A former soccer Lettermen at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Winter and his wife, Carla, come to Greenville with their three children, Addison, Hudson, and Mason.
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellows
Leslie Michaud, MD
Originally from the Chicagoland area, Dr. Michaud received her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed a residency in Family Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and was the recipient of the International Health Program Scholarship. Dr. Michaud practiced both Family and Occupational Medicine in the suburbs of Chicago before returning for fellowship. Her areas of interest include nutrition, the obesity epidemic, and collision sports. She enjoys many activities including running, cooking, and traveling.
Chae Ko, MD
Dr. Ko completed his Family Medicine Residency at the University of South Carolina/Greenville Health System, where he served as a Chief Resident. While completing medical school at St. Matthews University, he obtained a concurrent Master’s degree in Health Administration from St. Joseph’s College of Maine. His professional interests include utilizing musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis and therapy, general medical conditions in the athlete and prevention of sports-related injuries. Dr. Ko enjoys playing tennis and golf and is an avid sports fan of his undergraduate alma mater, The University of Tennessee. He resides in Greenville with his wife, Courtney.
