Physician, 51, Dies Unexpectedly
posted September 8, 2007
 Dr. Bruce Short |
Dr. Short was a partner with Chattanooga Bone & Joint Surgeons, P.C.
Dr. Short was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Wetherington Short.
Dr. Short did his undergraduate work at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He graduated from the University of Tennessee, College of Medicine in Memphis in 1988. His internship was at the University of Kentucky, Department of Surgery and his residency was at the University of Kentucky, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery. Certifications and Associations include: the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellowship in American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, Tennessee Medical Association, Chattanooga Hamilton County Medical Society. He was past clinical instructor with the Orthopaedic Residency UT Chattanooga Unit at Erlanger Medical Center, where he had received teacher of the year award. He was an avid golfer and hang glider pilot and a member of Lookout Mountain Golf and Country Club. He was a past member of the Tennessee Treetoppers and National Hangliding Association.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Erlenbaugh Short; sons, Brad Short and Michael Short; father and stepmother, Gerald (Jerry) and Jane Short, Columbus, Ga.; sister, Cindy Jo Short, Chattanooga; brother, David Short, Florida.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church with Monsignor Leo Herbert officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Interfaith Homeless Network of Chattanooga, c/o Ruth Votava, 711 E. 11th Street, Chattanooga, Tn. 37403.
Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com
The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.
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