Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Eury Pérez, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, on April 8.

Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for spine surgery, including 12 in Florida. 

Adam Schneider, MD, has joined the Orthopedics and Spine Institute at Northern Arizona Healthcare's Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, Ariz.

The healthcare sector has seen the rise and continued advancement of AI across the industry, including the orthopedic field. 

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: