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David Backstein, MD
Medical Director
Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, Knee
Knee
Key Expertise
- Total and partial knee replacement/arthroplasty, including complex revision surgery
- Robotic-assisted and revision total knee arthroplasty
- Management of periprosthetic fractures and joint infections
- Extensive experience in academic orthopedic surgery and leadership
Nicholas Clark, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Spine
Key Expertise
- Minimally invasive spine surgery for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar conditions
- Motion-preserving spine procedures, including disc replacement
- Treatment of degenerative spine conditions, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis
- Patient-centered approach focused on non-surgical care and optimized surgical outcomes
- Specialization in robotic surgical procedures
Richard de Asla, MD
Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon
Foot and Ankle
Key Expertise
- Foot and Ankle surgery
- Ankle joint replacement and Ankle Joint Fusion
- Minimally invasive bunion correction surgery
- Achilles tendon rupture repair
Jon Dounchis, MD
Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement
HipKnee
Key Expertise
- Hip and knee replacement, including complex joint reconstruction
- Anterior approach hip replacement for faster recovery
- Robotic-assisted and revision total joint arthroplasty
- Minimally invasive techniques for improved patient outcomes
April Fetzer, DO
Interventional Spine, Physical Medicine
Spine
Key Expertise
- Non-operative interventional spine care
- Fluoroscopic-guided spine and joint injections
- Diagnosis and treatment of neck, back, and sacroiliac joint pain
- Electrodiagnostic testing, including EMG and nerve conduction studies
James Kinderknecht, MD
Non-Operative Sports Medicine
AnkleHipKneeShoulderWrist
Key Expertise
- Non-operative sports medicine and injury management
- Care of athletes across all levels, including professional and collegiate teams
- Injury prevention and return-to-play strategies
- Leadership in sports medicine education and fellowship training
Jason Lehman, MD
Hand, Wrist, and Elbow
Hand and Wrist
Key Expertise
- Hand and upper extremity surgery including wrist, elbow, and forearm conditions
- Treatment of fractures, tendon and ligament injuries, and nerve compression syndromes
- Comprehensive care of hand and wrist arthritis
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Sports-related injuries of the hand and wrist across all age groups
Eric Mancini, MD
Sports Medicine Surgeon
HipKneeShoulder
Key Expertise
- Orthopedic sports medicine and athletic injury care
- Shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff repair, total shoulder reconstruction, and reverse total shoulder surgery
- Hip arthroscopy and treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, and return-to-sport care
James Ringler, MD
Orthopedic Trauma
FractureTrauma
Key Expertise
- Orthopedic trauma care for complex fractures and severe musculoskeletal injuries
- Treatment of pelvic, acetabular, and long bone fractures
- Reconstruction following trauma, including hip and knee joint involvement
- Management of non-unions, post-traumatic infections, and limb deformities
Patrick Smith, MD
Sports Medicine Surgeon
ElbowKneeShoulder
Key Expertise
- Orthopedic sports medicine and complex knee and shoulder injuries
- ACL reconstruction, meniscal preservation, and cartilage restoration
- Rotator cuff repair and shoulder instability treatment
- Extensive experience in sports medicine research, education, and team physician leadership
Jeffrey Stimac, MD
Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement
HipKnee
Key Expertise
- Hip and knee replacement, including anterior approach hip surgery
- Robotic-assisted and revision total joint arthroplasty
- Computer-navigated techniques for precision and improved outcomes
- Extensive experience in adult reconstruction and joint replacement