25 of the Best Orthopedic Doctors Near Me

Areas of Expertise Disorders of the Spine, Spine Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Occupational Injuries, Joint Replacement Board Certified American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Medical Degree: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC Residency: University of Virginia Hospitals, Charlottesville, VA Advanced Training Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery X-Stop for Spinal Stenosis Aspen Minimally Invasive Spine Fusion Facet Spine Fusion Microdiscectomy- Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery Kyphoplasty/ Vertebroplasty for Spine Fractures Disc Replacement Surgery Minimally Invasive Partial and Complete Knee Replacement Total Hip Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Ploska is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, and Laminectomy. Dr. Ploska is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ploska is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin Lindgren, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. His fellowship is in Hip and Knee Reconstruction and Hip Preservation Surgery from the University of Utah. “I strive to help patients restore function and regain lost quality of life. This is done through surgical and nonsurgical means,” Dr. Lindgren shares. “I perform many hip and knee replacements each year. As a specialist, I also see many second opinions and revise them when they may fail. The daily interaction with my patients is the most rewarding part of what I do. I enjoy the discussions about diagnosis and the process of educating and treating the individual.”. Dr. Lindgren is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lindgren is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery,2017, American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Lindgren is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Ranelle is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ranelle is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Ranelle is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Hilborn is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Texarkana, Texas. Dr. Hilborn is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Hilborn is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hilborn is currently accepting new patients.

I've been very active in sports my entire life. From basketball to softball to triathlons plus I still enjoy cycling and skiing very much. I like that as an orthopedic surgeon, my JOB is to help keep other people active and doing what they like. I am dedicated to giving the best patient care. I try to get to know all of my patients on a personal level. I replaced a shoulder for a patient who lived in Michigan. She followed me to Arizona to have her other shoulder and her knee replaced. She said she couldn't find this level of care in Michigan.Dr. Kooima is committed to taking care of all of my patients – from the person who is just looking to run their errands without pain to the high performance athlete looking to compete again. I enjoy that spectrum and appreciate each of you as individuals. Dr. Kooima is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Kooima is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kooima is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Haloman, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in hip preservation, sports medicine and arthroscopic/minimally-invasive surgery of the shoulder, hip, elbow and knee. He also performs surgery for general orthopedic conditions and trauma.Dr. Haloman understands the impact and devastation that injuries and pain have on all aspects of life. He works together with his patients to develop evidence-based treatment plans that suit the goals and needs of each patient. He strives to ensure that his patients not only return to their previous performance or activity level but are also less likely to be reinjured.Dr. Haloman has a personal interest in injuries of the hip and shoulder, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical techniques, and hip preservation (the treatment of hip impingement and dysplasia to reduce the risk of hip arthritis). He believes in an individual-based approach to medicine and that restoring normal anatomy after injury is only a small part of keeping his patients active and healthy.When he’s not helping our patients get back to their active, healthy lifestyles, Dr. Haloman can be found exploring Seattle and the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children, traveling, playing sports, exercising, reading and listening to podcasts. Dr. Haloman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Haloman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Haloman is currently accepting new patients.

The focus of my work is taking care of patients with injuries to the upper and lower extremities. Dr. Tran is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Tran is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Surgery Of The Hand) and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Loafman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Niles, Michigan. Dr. Loafman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Loafman is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Loafman is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | Treatment of my patients mirrors the osteopathic philosophy of treating the patient as a whole. Considerations must be made to a patient’s physical, mental and social situations to arrive at the best course of treatment and therefore the best possible outcome. | Why I entered medicine | Humans are inherently mobile creatures. Millions of years of adaptations to our environment have given us the ability to survive in the natural world. When we can’t move well, we become sick with chronic diseases and eventually succumb. I entered medicine with an interest only in orthopedic surgery. Preserving each patient’s ability to be mobile, to move and to experience the world without pain is my ultimate goal. | Community involvement | Over the years I have been involved with or supported multiple charities in the greater Hazleton area and abroad. Some include the Hazleton Integration Project, CanDo Community Foundation, Penn State University Hazleton Campus, United Charities, the Sanfilipo Foundation, Dancing with the Delaware Stars, Pennsylvania State Police and others. | Personal interests | I like being outdoors (hunting and fishing), youth athletics, anything with an engine, food and travel. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |. Dr. Falvello is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Synovectomy. Dr. Falvello is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Falvello is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Johnson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Jaicharan Iyengar, MD is a nationally-recognized specialist in orthopaedic surgery with focus on treatment of the shoulder and elbow. He is the founder of the Stockton Shoulder Institute at Alpine Orthopaedics. He has served as the Head Team Physician to the Stockton Ports baseball team (Oakland A's Class-A Affiliate) and the University of Pacific Tigers Division I collegiate athletics since 2013. He serves as an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Touro University College of Medicine and the University of Pacific College of Health Professions.I always strive to provide compassionate care to my patients and understand the impact their orthopaedic injury has had on their overall health. I consider surgery the last resort, but when necessary, I utilize the latest minimally-invasive surgical techniques to allow my patients a faster recovery and quicker return to the activities they enjoy. Dr. Iyengar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Tenotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Iyengar is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery - Board Certified and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Iyengar is currently accepting new patients.

John Wixted is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Dr. Wixted is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Wixted is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Wixted is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Hong is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Hong is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Hong is board certified in Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Castro specializes in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Castro is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Castro is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS). Dr. Castro is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Krishnan has over 30 years of research experience which includes over 100 publications and book chapters, the textbook author of “The Shoulder and The Overhead Athlete,” and over 30 published video articles. Click here to read his research around “Revising Failed Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.” Click here to read his research around “Anchorless Arthroscopic Transosseous Rotator Cuff Repair.” Dr. Krishnan has held many editorial positions which include, Editorial Review Committee, The American Journal of Sports Medicine; Editorial Review Committee, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research; Editorial Board: North America, The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; Editorial Board, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery; Editorial Board: JBJS-Case Connector; Education Committee, ASES; Neer Circle ASES; Editorial Board: Journal of Arthroscopy. Dr. Krishnan’s teaching record includes, ASES Traveling Fellows:  Annual site hosting the international fellows from the American shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow (SECEC), the Korean Shoulder Society (KSS), the Brazilian Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow (SBCOC), and the Italian Shoulder Society (ISS). International Postdoctoral Visiting Shoulder Fellowship Program (Italy, Korea, India, Turkey, Brazil ), the Worldwide Shoulder Education Program: Hosted ONLINE through G9MD (source for shoulder training worldwide: videos and didactic weekly lectures broadcast all over the world). Invited as Faculty Presenter, Keynote Speaker, and Course Faculty at multiple Nationwide and International Conferences and Courses, and Mentor BUMC Orthopaedic Residents, Physical Therapists, Medical Students, Research Masters students. Dr. Krishnan’s awards and recognitions include 3 of the top 10 Surgical Technique Video Articles of 2024 in JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques- (including the #1 article), Article made the # 2 spot in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) for the Top 10 Essential Surgical Techniques for 2023, Neer Award Nomination, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons in 2007, and named one of Texas Monthly's Texas Super Doctors for over 10 years earning him a place on Texas Monthly's Hall of Fame list. Dr. Krishnan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Brachial Plexopathy, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Dr. Krishnan is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Krishnan is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | My experience in caring for members of Congress and military leadership as well as treating combat casualties during Operation Iraqi Freedom augmented my sincere appreciation for how precious and vital our arms and hands are in everyday life. Now, my practice focuses exclusively on the treatment of hand, finger, wrist and upper extremity conditions. | Why I entered medicine | I became attracted to medicine in high school as my interest in science grew. I really enjoyed science classes, and medicine seemed to be the road map to channel that interest into making a difference in people’s lives. Early in medical school, I developed an interest in orthopedics. In medicine, similar personalities tend to coalesce in particular specialties. Orthopedic surgery is a specialty that provides a degree of immediate satisfaction in terms of making a difference. Dr. Battista is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Synovitis, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Battista is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery . Dr. Battista is currently accepting new patients.

J Schillen is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Redding, California. Dr. Schillen is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, and Bursitis. Dr. Schillen is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery (Sub: Sports Medicine) and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Schillen is currently accepting new patients.

Arnold Schwartz is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Huntington, New York. Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. I try to communicate with my patients and strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. All questions are answered. I do not want my patients to feel they were rushed through their visit. We provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, compassionate and professional setting. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Lee is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

David Kugelman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Media, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kugelman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Septic Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kugelman is currently accepting new patients.

My mission is to provide expert care of disorders of the hand and upper extremity and to administer that care without prejudice. I am dedicated to maintaining the highest standard of care in our field through research, the education of future health care providers, and the expansion of my own knowledge as a practitioner. In addition to the professional services I provide, I also involve myself in activities that contribute to the common good of the southern Nevada community. Dr. Fadell is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Fadell is board certified in American Os Bd Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Fadell is currently accepting new patients.

Alexander Martusiewicz is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Dr. Martusiewicz is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, and Bursitis. Dr. Martusiewicz is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Martusiewicz is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Richard Blanks, MD, is a highly respected orthopaedist with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients in Anaheim and surrounding areas. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center.Dr. Blanks earned his medical degree from the prestigious Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Science. Throughout his extensive career, he has demonstrated expertise in treating various orthopaedic conditions, with a focus on knee joint injuries, knee arthroscopy, and rotator cuff injuries, among others.As a patient-focused practitioner, Dr. Blanks accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross, and United Healthcare, ensuring accessibility to quality care for all patients.Highly recommended by his patients, Dr. Richard Blanks is known for his compassionate bedside manner and commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes. Whether you're seeking treatment for a sports injury or chronic joint condition, Dr. Blanks is here to help you achieve optimal musculoskeletal health.Schedule your appointment with Dr. Richard Blanks today and experience the difference personalized orthopaedic care can make in your life!. Dr. Blanks is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Shoulder Arthroscopy. Dr. Blanks is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon.

Nathan Rimmke is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Rimmke is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy. Dr. Rimmke is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Rimmke is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Curry is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Butte, Montana. Dr. Curry is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Curry is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery-American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Dr. Curry is currently accepting new patients.