Author: Cameron Cortigiano

The Orthopaedic Group, based in Mobile, Ala., expanded its staff with the addition of Scott Glenzer, MD.

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital has promoted Andrew Hiller, MD, to department chair of surgery. 

Alabaster, Ala.-based Shelby Baptist Medical Center added the Mako robot system to assist in knee and hip procedures, according to an Oct. 16 report by ABC affiliate WBMA.

Keith Meister, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Brandon Woodruff, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, in Dallas on Oct. 13.

Prosser (Wash.) Orthopedic Center has added Geoffrey Higgs, MD, to its orthopedics team. 

UPMC Williamsport (Pa.) has added Jesse Torbert, MD, to its orthopedics team, according to an Oct. 11 report by NorthcentralPA.com.

David Altchek, MD, performed elbow surgery on Francisco Lindor, a shortstop for the New York Mets in New York City, ESPN reported Oct. 11.  

Daniel Sjoquist, MD, has joined Bellin Health Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, according to an Oct. 6 report by Iron Mountain Daily News.

Brian Cole, MD, is set to operate on the left knee of David Bakhtiari, a player for the Green Bay Packers, according to an Oct. 6 report by espn.com. 

Keith Meister, MD, performed Tommy John surgery on Sandy Alcantara, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, on Oct. 6.