60+ orthopedic surgeons on the move in 1st half of 2026

Here are more than 60 orthopedic surgeons who joined new hospitals, health systems and practices, or entered into new leadership roles during the first half of 2026, as reported by Becker’s.

Note: This list is not exhaustive.

1. Cynthiana, Ky.-based Harrison Memorial Hospital added Cody Lane, DO, and Joshua Owens, MD. 
2. Galveston-based University of Texas Medical Branch selected Brent Bauer, MD, to serve as chief of orthopedic trauma in its department of orthopedic surgery & rehabilitation.
3. Oswego (N.Y.) Health Medical Practice added Bradley Raphael, MD.
4. HSHS Medical Group Orthopedic Surgery – Breese (Ill.) added Carl Painter, MD. 
5. Neptune, N.J.-based Jersey Shore University Medical Center appointed Marc Levine, MD, as chair of orthopedics.
6. Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Health added Rory Sandberg, MD.
7. Scott Boden, MD, was named dean of Indiana University School of Medicine as well as its executive vice president for university clinical affairs.
8. Atlantic Health Morristown (N.J.) Medical Center named Harpal Khanuja, MD, chair of orthopedic surgery.
9. Noblesville-based Indiana Orthopedic Institute added Andrew Kapsalis, DPM, and Meghan Roby, DPM, two orthopedic surgeons.
10. UNC Health Pardee Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Hendersonville, N.C., added J.D. Hales, III, MD, to its staff.
11. Joshua Gary, MD, was named chair of orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation at The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine in Galveston.
12. Germantown, Tenn.-based Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics added Zachary Mosher, MD.
13. Jason Clark, DO, rejoined Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System.
14. Hardayal Singh, MD, joined Ashe Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, part of Jefferson, N.C.-based Ashe Memorial Hospital.
15. Sharon (Pa.) Regional Health System added Ryan Harrell, DO.
16. Carthage, Ill.-based Memorial Hospital and Macomb, Ill.-based McDonough District Hospital partnered, and added orthopedic surgeon Corey Welchlin, DO.
17. Pediatric hand surgeon Scott Kozin, MD, was named chief medical officer for Tampa-based Shriners Children’s.
18. Paterson, N.J.-based St. Joseph’s Health added Prashant Deshmane, MD, to Syracuse, N.Y.-based St. Joseph’s Physicians Orthopedic and Spine Care.
19. Orthopedic surgeon Maximillian Lincoln, MD, joined Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Healthcare Network.
20. Zimmer Biomet Holdings named Jonathan Vigdorchik, MD, as chief science, technology and medical affairs officer.
21. Graham (Texas) Regional Medical Center added Scott Hrnack, MD.
22. Napoleon, Ohio-based Henry County Hospital added Andrew Blankenship, DO, to its orthopedics department.
23. Tulsa-based Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma added Scott Plaster, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction.
24. CHI St. Alexius Health Williston (N.D.) added Brennan Smith, DO, to its orthopedic team.
25. Joseph Brindise, DO, and Shoueb Malik, DPM, joined Barlett, Ill.-based Suburban Orthopaedics.
26. Hays, Kan.-based HaysMed added Adam Wait, DO, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy and advanced fracture care.
27. St. Mary’s Orthopedic Specialists, part of Athens, Ga.-based St. Mary’s Health Care System, added David Woodbury, MD.
28. Alexander Bisch, DO, a primary care sports medicine physician, joined Golden Valley, Minn.-based Twin Cities Orthopedics.
29. Emily Morgan, MD, joined Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health’s orthopedic hand surgery team.
30. Kevin Cox, MD, Jose Torres, MD, and Jacob Cox, MD, joined Orlando (Fla.) Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute.
31. Ryan Krupp, MD, joined Louisville (Ky.) Institute of Orthopaedics, bringing expertise in sports medicine and complex shoulder reconstruction.
32. Butler (Pa.) Memorial Hospital, part of Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System, added Anthony Mustovich, DO.
33. MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Belfast, Maine, added Zethariah Zielinski, DO.
34. Montclair, N.J.-based Mountainside Medical Group added Mikhail Khaimov, DO, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction and joint replacement.
35. Joachim Tenuta, MD, joined Amsterdam, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Orthopedic Associates.
36. Wudbhav Sankar, MD, was named chief of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Orthopedic Center.
37. Bradenton-based HCA Florida Blake Hospital named Andres O’Daly, MD, as medical director of orthopedics.
38. Little Rock-based The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences appointed Lowry Barnes, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and joint replacement specialist, as its next chancellor. 
39. Vinton, Iowa-based Virginia Gay Hospital added joint replacement surgeon Collin Haben, DO, to its staff. 
40. Tiffany Bohon, MD, was named chief medical officer of Mizzou Athletics. Orthopedic surgeon Clayton Nuelle, MD, was named head team physician for orthopedics at the organization.
41. Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic in Fargo, N.D., added Temitayo Olabisi, MD.
42. Olympia (Wash.) Orthopaedic Associates added Michael Henry, MD, as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in trauma and acute orthopedic care.
43. Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine added Thomas Kellam, MD, and Daniel Pierce, MD.
44. Garen Ream, DPM, joined Alliance Orthopedics.
45. AdventHealth Medical Group added Shawn O’Keefe, DO, James McFadden, MD, and Sonya Clark, DO. 
46. Norwich, N.Y.-based UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital added orthopedic surgeon Keith Cordischi, MD.
47. Huntington, W.Va.-based Marshall Health Network added Saygin Kamaci, MD, to its orthopedics team. 
48. Clemens Soeller, MD, joined National Park Orthopedic Center in Hot Springs, Ark.
49. Olympia Orthopaedic Associates added Christopher Hawkins, MD.
50. Riverside Orthopedic and Spine Center, part of Kankakee, Ill.-based Riverside Healthcare, added Didi Omiyi, MD. 
51. Grant Nelson, MD, joined University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland, Ohio.
52. Rock Springs, Wyo.-based Aspen Mountain Medical Center added Andreas Sauerbrey, MD, Michael Sisk, MD, and Darin Allred, MD.
53. Benjamin Szerlip, DO, joined Austin Orthopedic in Texas.

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.