Joseph Bird III, MD

Hometown: Chattanooga, TN

Undergraduate: Southern Adventist University

Medical School: Loma Linda University

Why I Chose OB/GYN: I loved that ability that my profession offered to interact with people in different stages of life. Continuity was the most important aspect of my educational experience and I found that within obstetrics and gynecology. 

Why I Chose Chattanooga: I love Chattanooga and have loved it since I was a boy. I was born and raised here. I have been able to take advantage of the main outdoor activities. The ability to do almost anything within about an hour from your house is amazing. Mountain biking, road biking, rock climbing, rafting, kayaking, and many different water sports.  

OB/GYN Areas of Interest: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Hobbies: Biking (Road/Mountain), Rock Climbing, Pickleball, Racquetball, Video Games, Learning about new engineering inventions, Choral music