Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Ill., has recruited Richard Morgan, MD, as medical director of its orthopedics program, according to a July 9 report by The Southern Illinoisan.
Dr. Morgan has more than 40 years of experience specializing in sports medicine and joint replacement procedures.
In 2000, Dr. Morgan merged his practice with Southern Orthopedic Associates, which has since become the Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois. The practice has locations in Paducah, Ky., and Herrin, Carbondale, Harrisburg and Metropolis in Illinois.
Dr. Morgan also cofounded the Southern Illinois Orthopedic Center in Herrin.
His professional memberships include the American Medical Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Illinois Orthopedic Society.