Amanda Bliss, APRN

Stephanie A. Merimee, M.D., is a hand and upper extremity surgeon with Norton Louisville Arm & Hand. She earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of South Florida and Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, and her fellowship in hand surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She was led to orthopaedic surgery because of her own experiences with injury as a young athlete, and she wanted to make a career of helping others return to the activities they love. As a hand surgeon, her goal is to provide quality patient-centered care that considers the whole person rather than just the diagnosis or injury. She specializes in the full spectrum of hand and upper extremity surgery, including arthritis, overuse injuries, fracture care, sports injuries and nerve repair. In her spare time, Dr. Merimee enjoys spending time with her family. A Louisville native, she grew up playing volleyball and now enjoys playing sand volleyball whenever she gets the chance.

Russell Shatford, M.D., MPH, MSEd, joined Norton Healthcare in November 2010. He brings more than 15 years of experience to Louisville Arm & Hand. Dr. Shatford is a graduate of Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans. He completed his surgical residency at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and later completed a hand surgery fellowship with the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Micro Surgery in Louisville. He is board certified in general surgery and maintains a certificate of added qualification in hand surgery. In addition to offering a full range of arm and hand services, Dr. Shatford has special interests in hand fractures and wrist injuries.