August 20, 2013
The TriHealth Orthopedic and Spine Institute will welcome five local, well-respected orthopedic surgeons and about 35 of their staff.
The addition expands and strengthens TriHealth’s services, making the institute one of the largest in the region with 20 orthopedic surgeons and 11 physical medicine and sports medicine specialists.
Physicians who will join the institute Monday, Sept. 2, are James R. Leonard MD, Kevin E. Reilly MD, Christopher J. Ruhnke MD, Mark A. Snyder MD and Joel I. Sorger MD.
These five physicians will continue to see patients at their current locations (listed below).
“We are thrilled to have these five highly respected orthopedic surgeons join the TriHealth Orthopedic and Spine Institute,” said Jerry Oliphant, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “These exceptional Orthopedic surgeons will continue to deliver comprehensive and advanced care, complementing the quality orthopedic care currently provided at TriHealth. This partnership will also strengthen and expand our services in the community.”
In addition, the partnership strengthens care quality for patients, said Dr. Snyder.
“This is an exciting opportunity for the five of us to be associated with an organization that has established itself as a preeminent health provider in Cincinnati,” said Dr. Snyder. “We look forward to growing our practice and enhancing the full spectrum of comprehensive subspecialty orthopedic care for our patients.”
The five newest members of the TriHealth Orthopedic and Spine Institute will practice at the following Wellington Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine locations:
- Anderson – 7575 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, 45230
- Blue Ash – 4701 Creek Road, Suite 100, Cincinnati, 45242
- Oxford – 5151 Morning Sun Road, Suite A, Oxford, 45056
- West Chester – 8737 Union Center Boulevard, West Chester, 45069
- Western Ridge – 6909 Good Samaritan Drive, Suite A, Cincinnati, 45247
Good Samaritan has an Orthopedic Center of Excellence and has earned a Gold Seal from The Joint Commission. Along with Bethesda North, Bethesda Butler and TriHealth Evendale, TriHealth is the leader in Greater Cincinnati for the number of orthopedic procedures performed annually.