From another surgeon joining Rothman Orthopaedics' Florida clinic to the head of a new practice in New York, here are the latest orthopedists on the move:
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From the latest surgeon to join Rothman Orthopaedics' Florida clinic to an MLB medical director stepping down from his role after 15 years, here are the latest orthopedists making the news:
Since the beginning of the year, Becker's has reported on 10 hospital projects expanding orthopedic services that cost at least $50 million:
Edward Khalfayan, MD, will step down as medical director for the Seattle Mariners at the end of December after 15 years in the role, MLB reports.
Becker's has reported on one spine surgeon and one orthopedic surgeon who made headlines this year for introducing medical apps:
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Missouri orthopedic surgeon Bret Miller, MD, developed an app to provide patients with direct access to orthopedic specialists through a smartphone, News-Press Now reported Dec. 25.
The need for orthopedic services is projected to increase in the coming years, with all baby boomers projected to be age 65 or older by 2030, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
From the head of a new practice to a surgeon performing a landmark augmented reality-assisted knee procedure, here are the latest orthopedists making headlines:
Watertown, N.Y.-based Samaritan Medical Center plans to open an orthopedic specialty practice in 2021, according to a Dec. 22 news release.
Since the beginning of the year, Becker's has reported on one orthopedic practice and two spine hospital closures, with another orthopedic hospital that could soon close to make way for a new facility: