Dr. Christopher Pokabla Elected to ASES General Membership

In October 2026, Christopher Pokabla, MD was elected to join the ranks of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) as a General Member. General membership in ASES is a privilege and an honor only awarded to young orthopaedic surgeons who have completed a fellowship in shoulder surgery, elbow surgery, and/or sports medicine. Membership is by invitation only and candidates must demonstrate active involvement in scientific and clinical orthopaedic education and be recommended by his/her Fellowship Program Director.

OrthoSouth is proud to recognize, Dr. Pokabla, who sees patients in Memphis, Bartlett, and Germantown, TN, for this national honor.

"ASES is an outstanding organization founded in 1982 by a small group of like-minded surgeons interested in caring for patients with shoulder and elbow problems. Today, ASES has grown incredibly to over 1000 members and continues to be a global shoulder and elbow leader in education, research and patient care. It is our honor and privilege to welcome the latest outstanding shoulder and elbow surgeons into the ranks" said Dr. William Levine, 36^th ASES President.

The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons was created to enhance the study of shoulder and elbow surgery and to foster advances in the field, serving as an educational body responsible for scientific programs and advances.