Orthopedic

Two clinics that added orthopedics at the University of Central Florida's College of Medicine lost millions of dollars last year, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons making the news this past week.

Orthopedic surgeon Scott Croft, MD, recently joined Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe, Ariz., adding new procedures to the hospital's services, reports Arizona Silver Belt.

A $15,000 donation from ONEOK Community Investments helped CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center in Bismarck, N.D., acquire a second orthopedic surgery bed, Williston Herald reports.

Keith Jacobson, DPM, recently began his term as president of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, serving until September 2020.

Orthopedic surgeon Joshua Jacobs, MD, was elected vice president of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery for a one-year term.

Lumberton, N.C.-based Southeastern Health's Southeastern Orthopedics added John Arnold, MD, to its medical staff, reports The Robesonian.

A Florida-based health system has turned its focus away from certain orthopedic services amid financial strife. 

Orthopedic surgeon Brett Gemlick, MD, age 50, died at his home on Oct. 9, reports Fort Wayne's NBC.

Leslie Ellis, MD, and Alex Rothfeld, MD, joined Merrick, N.Y.-based Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group, an affiliate of New York City-based Northwell Health in early October.