Orthopedic

Oaklawn Medical Group plans to expand its presence in Battle Creek, Mich., by opening a new facility with orthopedics, family medicine, pediatrics and OB-GYN, according to a Nov. 15 report from the Battle Creek Enquirer. 

Neal ElAttrache, MD, is scheduled to operate on Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Bryce Harper, ESPN reported Nov. 16.

Orthopedic surgeon Daniel Alexander, MD, was named chief administrative officer at Auburn (N.Y.) Community Hospital, Finger Lakes 1 News reported Nov. 16.

Edgewood, Ky.-based OrthoCincy Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has added six new surgeons since December 2021. 

Douglas Dirschl, MD, will be chair of orthopedics at Houston-based Baylor College of Medicine effective April 1, 2023.

St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Bayfront Health has teamed up with three medical specialists, including All Florida Orthopedic Associates, to build a four-story, 132,000-square-foot medical office building according to a Nov. 15 report from St. Pete Rising. 

Twin Cities Orthopedics provides care to patients across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Here are six things to know about the practice: 

The number of practicing female orthopedic surgeons reached 1,099 in 2019, according to data from the Association of American Medical College's 2020 Physician Speciality Data Report. That is up from just 722 in the 2008 report. 

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons on Nov. 15 sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to pass two bills concerning pay and prior authorization.

Cincinnati-based OrthoAlliance partnered with Central Indiana Orthopedics in Muncie, the management services organization said.