There are 15 orthopedic organizations supporting more than 100 total physicians, with Rothman Orthopaedics leading the way. Here are how some of the largest groups stack up heading into 2026. The figures include all physicians at the organization across all…
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From advancing complex surgical care and pioneering new orthopedic technologies to assuming executive leadership and academic roles, moves by orthopedic leaders are shaping the future of musculoskeletal care. Here are five orthopedic leaders who made headlines this month: Dr. Pahys…
Daytona Beach, Fla.-based The Orthopedic Clinic has added Joseph Locker, MD, to its staff. Dr. Locker is an orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He is an expert in joint reconstruction, sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery,…
AdventHealth Medical Group has added Dukens Labaze, MD, and Ahrash Khajaei, DO. Dr. LaBaze is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult joint reconstruction, including hip and knee replacements, according to a Dec. 22 news release from AdventHealth. Dr. Khajaei, a…
Time management and splitting resources between personal and professional responsibilities is a balancing act for many physicians. Organization, management and communication of schedules is crucial for surgeons to be available for both patients as well as their families. Nicole Montero…
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In 2025 some spine and orthopedic surgeons have taken their work into their own hands, opening their own practices. 1. Duane Pitt, MD, opened Spine Disorders of Texas, a new advanced spine care practice in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Pitt…
Keith Meister, MD, performed elbow surgery on Ronny Henriquez, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins, according to a Dec. 22 report from mlb.com. Dr. Meister completed a UCL reconstruction surgery with an associated internal brace on Mr. Henriquez’s right elbow. …
Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, a now-closed orthopedic practice in East Providence, R.I., reported a data security incident. The practice, which has been closed for about 10 months, experienced a ransomware attack involving patient information stored on an electronic medical record…
JustDisc, a spine care clinic offering nonsurgical treatment for chronic neck and low back pain, opened Dec. 22 in St. Augustine, Fla. The clinic emphasizes evidence-based care plans designed to restore function and reduce reliance on surgery or long-term pain…
Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho added Steve Lucey, MD, according to a Dec. 22 LinkedIn post. Dr. Lucey is an orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. He specializes in knee care, sports medicine and outpatient joint replacement. He is…