Author: Cameron Cortigiano

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.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Manny Machado, a player for MLB's San Diego Padres, in Los Angeles on Oct. 3.

Statesville, N.C.-based Piedmont Bone and Joint has added Travis Eason, MD, to its team of orthopedic surgeons. 

James Voos, MD, performed knee surgery on Nick Chubb, a running back for the NFL's Cleveland Browns on Sept. 29.