Fellowship Class of 2004-2005



Every year six fellows who have completed their orthopaedic residencies come to Vail to expand their surgical and research skills for twelve months. Their focus is on the causes, treatment and prevention of osteoarthritis as well as the treatment and prevention of injuries.

Kevin Crawford, M.D.
Dr. Crawford attended Baylor University as an undergraduate student of biology. He continued his studies at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School to earn his medical degree and was named to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Crawford has been practicing with Lubbock Sports Medicine Associates in Texas. He is currently a member of several organizations, including the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Crawford took time off from his private practice to come to Vail with his wife Maura and children, Kylie, Colin and Cadan.

Jason L. Dragoo, M.D.
Dr. Dragoo graduated summa cum laude from Cal Poly State University with a degree in biological sciences/sports medicine and then studied medicine at the University of Arizona Medical School, where he was named Top Medical Student by the University of Arizona Foundation. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Dragoo has received numerous awards for his work in basic science and clinical research. He has been published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and Tissue Engineering.Dr. Dragoo was joined in Vail by his wife, Kristin.

Matthew Dumigan, M.D.
Dr. Dumigan graduated magna cum laude from Louisiana State University, where he earned a degree in microbiology. He continued his studies at Louisiana State University School of Medicine and was named to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society. He received the award for outstanding student in orthopaedic surgery and graduated fourth in his class. Dr. Dumigan completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. An accomplished college athlete, Dr. Dumigan’s interests include golf, fishing, hunting, and skiing.  He wasjoined by his wife Shelly and son Will while in Vail.

Sanjitpal (Sonny) Gill, M.D.
Dr. Gill graduated summa cum laude from Boston University with a degree in medical science. He attended Boston University School of Medicine and graduated cum laude. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.  Dr. Gill has won numerous research awards including the 2003 Albert Trillat Young Investigator’s Award by the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Committee (ISAKOS).  He has presented research at numerous forums and has been published in such journals as Arthroscopy and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. After completing a prestigious spine fellowship at Emory University, Dr. Gill was enthusiastic to start his fellowship in Vail.  He was joined in Vail by his fiancée Heather.

Allston J. Stubbs, M.D.

Dr. Stubbs earned an undergraduate degree in biology and a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance/Biotechnology at the University of North Carolina, and he continued on to study medicine at Duke University School of Medicine.  Dr. Stubbs performed his orthopaedic residency at Duke University Medical Center where he was awarded the Herodicus Society Award for Orthopaedic Research in 2002.  Dr. Stubbs came to Vail with his wife Carlie.

S. Austin Yeargan, M.D.

Dr. Yeargan studied chemistry as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  He then studied medicine at the East Carolina University School of Medicine where he was named to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society.  Dr. Yeargan completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. A dedicated family man and surfer, Dr. Yeargan traded in his surfboard for a pair of skis.  He was joined by his wife Alison and children, Fisher, Caroline, and Abby.

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