Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Here are seven orthopedic practices that opened in the Northeast during the third quarter of 2024, as reported by Becker's:

Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to operate on Alex Singleton, a player for the Denver Broncos, on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles, according to a Sept. 30 report by 9 News. 

Orthopedic surgeon Haines Paik, MD, joined Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in San Antonio earns $954,700, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fort Walton Beach, Fla.-based Orthopaedic Associates added David Johnson, MD, to its staff.

Dan Cooper, MD, performed arthroscopic knee surgery on Esteury Ruiz, an outfielder for the Oakland Athletics, at the Carrell Clinic in Dallas.

Here are 12 orthopedic surgeons joining new hospitals and health systems that Becker's has reported on since Sept. 9:

The Detroit VA's orthopedic surgery department completed its first robotic-assisted hip replacement procedure.

University of Michigan-Sparrow Orthopedics added Ian Ridge, MD, to its staff.

New Orleans-based Ochsner Health has added orthopedic hand surgeon Mark Tyson Garon, MD, to its orthopedic staff.