Orthopaedic Surgeons:
 Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., MD
Keith R. Berend, MD
Thomas H. Mallory, MD

Consulting Physician
Physician Assistants
Nursing Staff
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker

  
ORTHO TEAM
People make the difference! At Joint Implant Surgeons, we are proud to have the finest staff of clinical support. As part of your care you will be assisted by staff that posses exceptional skills and a commitment to your well-being.

  Orthopaedic Surgeons


At Joint Implant Surgeons, Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., MD, FACS, and Keith R. Berend, MD specialize exclusively in joint replacement of the hip and knee, together performing over 1500 of these procedures each year. Our practice founder, Thomas H. Mallory, MD, FACS, remains active in orthopaedic research and education.

Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., MD, FACS

Keith R. Berend, M.D.

 Thomas H. Mallory, MD, FACS
Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., MD, FACS Keith R. Berend, M.D. Thomas H. Mallory, MD, FACS - emeritus

  Consulting Physician Top


Consulting physicians are internal medicine physicians also called hospitalist. They specialize in the medical needs of orthopaedic patients to prior to surgery and during a patients stay in the hospital. The consulting physician will review your medical history, perform an EKG, draw lab samples and complete a physical examination. These will also be the physicians who care for the patients medical needs during their stay in the hospital.

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Physician Assistants work very closely with the surgeons both in the office and in the operating room. Their advanced training provides a level of support to the physicians that can make your Joint Implant Surgeons experience productive and convenient.

  Nursing Staff Top


The Nursing staff at Joint Implant Surgeons is a team of dedicated professionals assisting the physicians in a variety of clinical care roles. The registered nurse delivers direct nursing care and provides supervision for assistive care givers. Nursing care is coordinated and communicated between nurses in at Joint Implant Surgeons and the hospital. Their attention to patient needs is another way the physicians of Joint Implant Surgeons are committed to a patients care.

  Physical Therapist Top


Physical Therapists assist patients with pre-surgery and post-surgery evaluations for range of motion, joint stability and joint function. They provide patients with hands-on exercises and techniques to become stronger and recover faster following joint replacement surgery.

  Occupational Therapist Top


Occupational Therapists instruct you on how to handle day-to-day activities following surgery and demonstrate temporary lifestyle changes that may be needed.

 

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Social Workers help to evaluate and address social, financial, and emotional needs of patients and assist in discharge planning.