Orthopedic

Newman Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Emporia, Kan., added André Oulai, MD, to its physician team, according to an Emporia Gazette report.

Macon, Ga.-based Frank B. Kelly, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, received the Physician of the Year Award from the Bibb County Medical Society, according to a report from The Telegraph.

Orthopedic surgeon Vermon Esplin, MD, recently travelled to Cuba with USA Wrestling as a team physician, according to an Idaho State Journal report.

Richard H. Rothman, MD, PhD, founder of The Rothman Institute in Philadelphia was featured in Sports Illustrated, where he discussed the keys to living a healthier life.

Koco Eaton, MD, of St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Eaton Orthopedics and the orthopedic surgeon for the Tampa Bay Rays, was featured in an ABC Action News report.

Sartell, Minn.-based St. Cloud Orthopedics plans to offer same-day treatments and walk-in appointments for those suffering from musculoskeletal conditions, according to a St. Cloud Times report.

Four industry experts discuss whether or not mergers will be a significant trend in the orthopedics field this year.

Cellular therapies developer Vericel Corp. has announced that Mukund Komanduri, MD, chief of staff at MK Orthopaedics Surgery & Rehabilitation in Joliet, Ill., has performed the second highest number of cartilage implant procedures in the state, according to a report…

Bloomington, Minn.-based TRIA Orthopaedic Center received the 2015 TOBY Award for outstanding medical office building of the year from Building Owners and Managers Association International, according to a Sun Current report.

Here are 11 orthopedic surgeons who were in the news this past week.