Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Matt McLain, an infielder for the Cincinnati Reds.

Doug Freedberg, MD, performed knee surgery on Miguel Andujar, a player for the Oakland Athletics.

Here are 18 spine and orthopedic organizations opening and planning to open new practices and facilities that Becker's reported on since the start of 2024:

The average hourly wage for orthopedic surgeons in the U.S. is $178.56 per hour, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Meeker, Colo.-based Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine added Alejandro Miranda, MD, to its staff of orthopedic surgeons.

Here are 11 spine surgeons and physicians that hospitals, health systems and practices have added to their staff that Becker's has reported on since the start of 2024:

St. Charles, Ill.-based Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine appointed Eric Witte as its next COO.

Jeffrey Dugas, MD, is set to perform a shoulder operation on Lucas Giolito, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, in Birmingham, Ala.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, is set to perform shoulder surgery on Bennedict Mathurin, a player for the Indiana Pacers.

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai added two orthopedic providers in California to its network.