R. Barry Lurate, M.D. 

Dr. Lurate is Board Certified in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Biomedical engineering degree from Mississippi State University where he was inducted into the Engineering Student Hall of Fame. He went on to earn his medical degree in 1987 from the University of Mississippi Medical Center under the U.S. Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program. After completing a general surgery internship at Louisiana State Medical Center - Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA, he then went on to complete his orthopaedic surgical training at Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. While in residency, he became the first person at LSU to successfully perform many advanced surgical procedures ranging from laminoplasty (for decompression of the cervical spine) to arthroscopic ankle fusion. Thus began a commitment to performing the most technologically advanced and minimally invasive surgery possible. 

Upon completion of his residency training in 1993, Dr. Lurate practiced orthopaedic surgery as a Lieutenant Commander with the Naval Hospital in Pensacola. Dr. Lurate was instrumental in establishing a spine surgery program at the Naval Hospital with special emphasis on disorders of the cervical spine. Dr. Lurate was awarded ten medals during his Navy career including the Navy Achievement Medal and the Humanitarian Service Medal for his service with the NATO Joint Task Force in the former Republic of Yugoslavia. 
Upon completion of his tour of duty in the Navy, Dr. Lurate was recruited to practice in the Panhandle area where he has been in practice since 1997. He has been the first in the panhandle area to perform such technically advanced procedures as Minimally Invasive (MIS) total hip replacement, MIS total knee replacement, arthroscopic ankle fusion, laparoscopic spine fusions, arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction, and thorascopic spine decompressions. In many cases, Dr. Lurate remains the only one in the area performing such procedures.

Dr. Lurate is committed to studying and utilizing the most technically advanced surgical methods to provide patients with the best possible result with the quickest recovery. He has also published research on cartilage healing as well as on arthroscopy. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons. In recognition of his dedication he recently received the Physicians Recognition Award from the AMA for the sixth consecutive year.

Mark T. Caylor, M.D

Dr. Caylor is a Board Eligible Orthopaedic surgeon. He is originally from Pensacola and has returned home to serve his community. He is married and has 2 children. He received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in chemistry from the University of Florida in 1991. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama in 1995. He was one of only 4 students selected for early advanced training in the distinguished “three-plus-three” primary care program at USA. After completing the primary care residency, he was awarded his Board Certification in Family Practice in 1997, giving him a unique basis of insight to treating the orthopaedic patient with a well-rounded approach and understanding. Dr. Caylor also spent some time on faculty at the University of South Alabama teaching medical students and residents. He successfully completed his orthopaedic residency in June 2002 at the University of South Alabama. His training in Mobile at a Level I trauma center, mentoring by a sports medicine specialist, and operating along side spine experts has given him a great breath of knowledge and expertise in trauma (adult and pediatric), sports medicine, general spine, joint replacements, as well as many of the other newer techniques in surgical orthopaedics. Dr. Caylor is one of the few surgeons in the region performing “mini-incision” total hip replacements. He joined Pensacola Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in July 2002 after a thorough search of regional orthopaedic groups led him to R. Barry Lurate, M.D., who like himself, strives for excellence in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Mary Nell Smith, LPN

Mary Nell joined Pensacola Orthopaedics in 2001 after being a surgical orthopaedic nurse for the last 10 years. She is a native Pensacolian, married with one child. She strives to attain a high level of professionalism as well as possess good clinical and technical skills. She takes great pride and enthusiasm in providing exceptional patient care.

Tammy Salter, LPN

Tammy joined Pensacola Orthopaedics in July 2002. She finished top of her class at Great Plain Technology Center in Lawton, OK about the same time her husband Andrew finished a 20 years Navy career as a recruiter. They along with their two children moved back down south to be closer to family and friends in the Mobile-Pensacola area.

Tammy is fulfilling a lifelong dream of being a nurse. The love for her job shows in her day to day activities around the office. She is instrumental in assisting in surgery, and also making sure the patients needs are being met in the office. She is a welcome addition to Pensacola Orthopaedics.