Hammes broke ground on an expansion at Specialists Hospital Shreveport (La.), a physician-owned surgical hospital focused on spine and orthopedics, according to a March 19 news release. The project will expand on surgical capabilities, sterile processing and central sterile services…
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In the first quarter of 2026, multiple orthopedic surgeons were honored for their work and research. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. 1. Stefano Sinicropi, MD, was named the Top Spine Surgeon of the Year 2026 by the International…
The UC Board of Regents approved a UCLA Health project to convert a Los Angeles area building into an office building including a sports medicine facility and ASC, the Daily Bruin reported March 18. The $298.2 million project will turn…
Keith Meister, MD, is expected to perform Tommy John surgery for White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil, the MLB reported March 17. Mr. Vasil left a March 14 game with right elbow soreness. Dr. Meister is expected to operate on him…
St. Mary’s Orthopedic Specialists, part of Athens, Ga.-based St. Mary’s Health Care System, has added David Woodbury, MD. Dr. Woodbury is an orthopedic sports surgeon with more than 25 years of experience in military and private practice, according to a…
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As orthopedic ASCs expand to keep pace with the outpatient shift, the economics behind that growth are becoming more complex. While ASCs are often positioned as a lower-cost alternative to hospitals, industry leaders say a widening gap between reimbursement and…
Orthopedic surgery continues to shift rapidly to the outpatient setting, with new ASCs opening nationwide to meet rising demand for lower-cost, high-efficiency care. From physician-led ventures to health system partnerships, these facilities aim to expand access, support increasingly complex procedures…
The highest-paid orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, the most populated city in the West, earns $919,900 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool. Orthopedic surgeons earn an average of $365,060 annually across the country, according to the Bureau of…
CAMC Greenbrier Valley Orthopedics in Ronceverte, W.Va., part of Charleston, W.Va.-based Vandalia Health, added Dr. Chad Poage, DO, to its staff. Dr. Poage is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, according to a March 17 report from The West…
Wilford Gibson, MD, president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, said he’s optimistic for the next generation of surgeons amid headwinds in the specialty. Fresh off the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting, Dr. Gibson said he’s seeing a buzz among…