Who Is Avery Bucholz, ex-fiance of Salley Carson and how is he connected to The Bachelor?

Looks like drama is already surrounding the newest season of The Bachelor on ABC. One of the alleged contestants, Salley Carson was to be married to Avery Bucholz on September 26, 2021, just two days before, it was announced she would be one of the women vying for the love and affection of the new Bachelor, Clayton Echard on Season 26 of the show.

You can see the wedding registry for Avery and Salley on Crate and Barrel below.

Wedding Plans Halted

While Avery is said to be separated, it has been reported, the divorce to his current estranged wife, Ebony Jade who is also a doctor, an anesthesiologist to be exact was not complete.

Unfortunately, this ended the engagement for Avery Bucholz and Salley Carson. You can see a photo of the happy couple in their engagement photos which Salley posted back in June 2021.

1. Avery Bucholz has been a neurosurgeon through the University of Virginia Health. According to the UVA website, he specializes in “adult degenerative scoliosis, complex spine revisions, and minimally invasive spinal procedures.” He was also titled an assistant professor at the school.

2. He is originally from Wisconsin, a rural area where he grew up. He then moved on to South Carolina where he attended The Citadel in Charleston and he graduated summa cum laude from there. After completion of that program, he moved back to Wisconsin and studied at the University of Wisconsin where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine and a Masters in Public Health.

3. Avery is a veteran as he served in the Army National Guard for 12 years for the 2LT Wisconsin Army National Guard 13th MEDD from 2005 to 2010 and then the CPT South Carolina National Guard from 2010 to 2017. He was in the medical service command for the 2LT and then was a medical provider for the South Carolina National Guard.

4. Dr. Bucholz is currently 41 years old and is practicing neurosurgery in Winter Park, Florida.

5. Patients appear to really love Dr. Bucholz with multiple 5 star reviews on some very complex issues. Here is a testimonial from a patient:

“Dr Buchholz has the human touch, seldom found nowadays in medical world, he is absolutely trustworthy, highly competent and I would recommend his skills anytime.”

Here is another:

“Dr. Buchholz did my lumbar fusion on May 2019. The surgery went so well. I couldn’t believe I was able to be going up and down steps the day after surgery. Definitely was life changing surgery.”

Watch for Avery’s ex-fiance, Salley Carson to appear on the newest season of The Bachelor on ABC.