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Twelve orthopedic surgeons and physicians at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute have been recognized among Kansas City’s Super Doctors® in 2017. This recognition is determined by the results and findings of the latest study by MSP Communications.

The Super Doctors designation, which is typically awarded to approximately five percent of the region’s active physicians, identifies outstanding physicians from more than 40 different specialties, including orthopedic surgery and interventional physiatry. This year’s list includes the following physicians (those noted with an asterisk have consistently achieved the prestigious designation for at least a decade and are now members of the Kansas City Super Doctors Hall of Fame):

Timothy Badwey, M.D. * Dr. Badwey specializes in treating foot and ankle conditions, and has received the Super Doctors designation 11 years in a row.

Cris Barnthouse, M.D. * Dr. Barnthouse specializes in treating knee and shoulder conditions. 2017 marks the 10th consecutive year he has been named among Kansas City Super Doctors.

Jon Browne, M.D. Dr. Browne specializes in treating knee conditions. This is the third consecutive year he has received the Super Doctors designation.

Scott Cook, M.D. * Dr. Cook specializes in treating knee and hip conditions, including joint replacement surgery. He has been named among Kansas City Super Doctors for the past 11 consecutive years.

Brian Divelbiss, M.D. Dr. Divelbiss specializes in treating hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow conditions. This is the ninth consecutive year he has received the Super Doctors designation.

C. Lan Fotopoulos, M.D. Dr. Fotopoulos specializes in interventional physiatry for hip, neck, back, shoulder and knee conditions. This is the ninth time he has been named one of Kansas City’s Super Doctors.

Robert Gardiner, M.D. * Dr. Gardiner specializes in treating knee and hip conditions, including joint replacement. He has now received the Super Doctors designation 11 years in a row.

Lowry Jones, Jr., M.D. * Dr. Jones specializes in treating shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, foot and ankle conditions. 2017 marks the 11th consecutive year he has been named among Kansas City Super Doctors.

Mark Rasmussen, M.D. * Dr. Mark Rasmussen specializes in treating knee and shoulder conditions. This is the eleventh consecutive year he has received the Super Doctors designation.

T.J. Rasmussen, M.D. * Dr. T.J. Rasmussen specializes in treating knee and shoulder conditions, and has received the Super Doctors designation 11 years in a row.

Charles Rhoades, M.D. * Dr. Rhoades specializes in treating knee, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist conditions. This is the eleventh consecutive year he has been named one of Kansas City’s Super Doctors.

Daniel Stechschulte, Jr., M.D. * Dr. Stechschulte specializes in treating shoulder, elbow and knee conditions. He has now received the Super Doctors designation 11 years in a row.

Each year, MSP Communications undertakes a detailed multi-phase selection process to identify physicians who have attained exceptional peer recognition and professional achievement. The assessment includes a survey of doctors, an independent evaluation of candidates by research staff and a peer review of candidates by practice area. The selection process also checks each physician for good professional standing and disciplinary action. In particular, Super Doctor candidates are evaluated on the following criteria:

• Years of experience
• Hospital appointments
• Fellowships
• Professional activities
• Leadership positions
• Academic achievements/positions
• Board certifications
• Publications, lectures and presentations
• Honors and awards
• Other outstanding achievements

MSP Communication publishes its Super Doctors lists in newspapers, inserts and magazine sections across the country. Honorees can also be found online at superdoctors.com, where users can search by physician name, specialty and location. To request an appointment with one of the physicians above, please contact Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute.

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, interventional physiatry, and rehabilitation therapy. Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a physician-owned specialty hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s Hospital. Located in Leawood near Overland Park, Kan., the hospital and its Ortho Urgent Care center proudly serve the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS).

South Kansas City area residents gain access to specialized care for orthopedic injuries after work, after school and after hours

Leawood, Kan. – November 28, 2016 – Patients with urgent orthopedic injuries can now receive specialized care after hours at the region’s only dedicated orthopedic hospital, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute. The all-new Ortho Urgent Care center, which opens today at 3651 College Blvd. in Leawood, combines orthopedic expertise with convenience for musculoskeletal injuries caused by sporting mishaps as well as everyday falls and other accidents.

Staffed by experts who specialize in orthopedics and sports medicine, Ortho Urgent Care is now open for patients 12 and older with fractures, sprains, strains, torn ligaments, muscle contusions, and minor lacerations (for concussions and major orthopedic trauma that threatens life or limb, however, patients should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room). Walk-in service is available seven days a week: weekday evenings 5:30 to 9 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays noon to 6 p.m.

“We recognized the need for treatment options beyond traditional urgent care or emergency rooms, where orthopedic specialization may be lacking,” said Charles Rhoades, M.D., CEO of Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute. “Expanding our services to include Ortho Urgent Care allows us to better serve our community’s need for convenient after-hours care while building on our commitment to orthopedic excellence.”

As the newest addition to the hospital’s comprehensive approach to orthopedic care, Ortho Urgent Care provides the expertise of more than 25 board-certified orthopedic physicians, as well as access to onsite diagnostic imaging, bracing, splinting, casting and rehabilitation therapy.

“For common orthopedic injuries, Ortho Urgent Care provides an excellent alternative to the E.R., where wait times can be lengthy, copays can be high, and waiting rooms can pose a higher risk of exposure to unrelated illnesses,” said Mark Rasmussen, M.D. “Because we are dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, we provide advanced specialization in a clean, comfortable and convenient environment.”

For more information about Ortho Urgent Care, visit kcoi.com/urgentcare.

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, pain management services, and rehabilitation therapy. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS), Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a physician-owned specialty hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s Hospital. Located in Leawood near Overland Park, Kan., the hospital and its Ortho Urgent Care center proudly serve the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

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Ortho Urgent Care at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides specialized, after-hours care for bone, muscle and joint injuries

Leawood, Kan. – November 18, 2016 – Good news for patients throughout the Kansas City metro: starting Nov. 28, specialized treatment will be available for orthopedic injuries on evenings and weekends at the all-new Ortho Urgent Care center at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute.

Located at 3651 College Blvd. in Leawood, Ortho Urgent Care combines orthopedic expertise with convenient, after-hours care for orthopedic injuries caused by falls, sporting mishaps and other accidents.

“Ortho Urgent Care provides a specialized alternative to the emergency room, where wait times can be long, co-pays can be high, and orthopedic sub-specialization may be unavailable at the time of service,” said Charles Rhoades, M.D., CEO of Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute. “By bringing patients after-hours access to our in-house expertise of more than 25 board-certified orthopedic physicians, we are very excited to fill this need in our local community.”

Staffed by experts who specialize in orthopedics and sports medicine, Ortho Urgent Care offers diagnosis and treatment for common musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures, sprains, strains, torn ligaments, muscle contusions, and minor lacerations. (Patients with concussions and major traumatic injuries that threaten life or limb, however, are still advised to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.)

Walk-in service will be available for patients 12 and older from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. As the newest addition to the hospital’s uniquely comprehensive approach to orthopedic medicine, Ortho Urgent Care provides a wide range of onsite services, including diagnostic imaging, bracing, splinting and casting. Staff at the center can also assist with scheduling rehabilitation therapy sessions, which are also available onsite at the hospital.

For more information about Ortho Urgent Care, visit kcoi.com/urgentcare.

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, pain management services, and rehabilitation therapy. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS), Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a physician-owned specialty hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s Hospital. Located in Leawood near Overland Park, Kan., the hospital and its Ortho Urgent Care center proudly serve the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

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Media Contact:

Sam Carlson
Dobies Healthcare Group
scarlson@dobies.com
(816) 595-6731

The region’s only dedicated orthopedic hospital expands to serve community need for accessible urgent orthopedic care.

Leawood, Kan. – Oct. 10, 2016 – Recognizing the growing need for access to prompt, specialized care, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute—the region’s only dedicated orthopedic hospital—will open an Ortho Urgent Care center next month. Ortho Urgent Care brings together orthopedic expertise and convenient after-hours access, including evenings and weekends, for all types of orthopedic injuries.

“Musculoskeletal injuries are the leading cause of all injury-related healthcare visits in the U.S.,” said Joseph Waeckerle, M.D., FACEP, Medical Director. “Offering urgent access at night and on the weekends when orthopedic injuries are likely to happen is not only convenient for patients, but also more cost-effective than visiting the emergency room.”

Scheduled to open on November 28, Ortho Urgent Care at Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute brings patients convenient access to comprehensive orthopedic care services. Because the urgent care center is located inside the region’s only dedicated orthopedic hospital, patients will benefit from the expertise of more than 25 board-certified orthopedic physicians, as well as physician assistants and nurses who specialize in orthopedics and sports medicine.

In addition to diagnostic imaging, bracing, splinting, casting, and other treatment services, staff will assist with scheduling of MRIs and rehabilitation therapy if needed. These services are also available onsite at the hospital.

Walk-in service will be available for patients age 12 and older with sports injuries and everyday orthopedic injuries caused by falls and other accidents. Fractures, sprains/strains, torn ligaments, muscle contusions (bruises) and minor lacerations are expected to be among the most common injuries treated at Ortho Urgent Care. (For life or limb threatening injures, patients should call 911 or go the emergency room.)

“Rapid treatment is important for proper recovery from orthopedic injuries—and so is specialized care,” explained Charles Rhoades, M.D., CEO of Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute. “We are here to provide both for our local community, and expanding our services to include Ortho Urgent Care is a natural progression of our commitment.”

About Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute

As the area’s first and only hospital dedicated exclusively to orthopedics, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute provides comprehensive orthopedic care, from diagnostic imaging to inpatient and outpatient surgery, interventional pain management services, and rehabilitation therapy. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Hospitals/Health Systems (AAHHS), Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is a physician-owned specialty hospital and a joint venture with Saint Luke’s Hospital.

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Media Contacts:

Sam Carlson
Dobies Healthcare Group
scarlson@dobies.com
(816) 595-6731

Kerry O’Connor
kerryoconnorpr@gmail.com
(913) 220-0425

Leawood, Kan. – With his recent completion of the certification examinations for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), Kirk A. McCullough, M.D., is now a Diplomate of the Board – more commonly known as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Dr. McCullough is a physician at Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic of Kansas City (OSMCKC), one of three onsite orthopedic physician practices located inside Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute.

As stated on its website, the mission of the ABOS is “to ensure safe, ethical, and effective practice of orthopaedic surgery [by maintaining] the highest standards for education, practice and conduct through examination, certification, and maintenance of certification for the benefit of the public.” As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. McCullough is dedicated to providing high quality care and pursuing ongoing medical education.

About Dr. Kirk McCullough

Dr. McCullough joined OSMCKC in July 2014 and specializes in treating knee, shoulder, foot and ankle conditions, as well as sports medicine. He earned his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. After residency, he completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder/elbow surgery at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, followed by a fellowship in foot/ankle surgery at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Since returning to Kansas City and joining OSMCKC, Dr. McCullough has continued his work as a member of the NFL Foot/Ankle Committee and currently serves as an assistant team physician for the Kansas City Chiefs along with his partner and current Head Team Physician, Dr. Cris Barnthouse. Dr. McCullough also serves as an assistant team physician for SportingKC and is the Head Team Physician for the Swope Park Rangers (USL) soccer team.

Leawood, Kan. – Theodore D. Koreckij, M.D., has successfully completed the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Stage II oral certifying examination. Dr. Koreckij is a spine surgeon at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics, one of three onsite orthopedic physician practices located inside Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute.

With this recent certification, Dr. Koreckij is now a Diplomate of the Board, also more commonly known as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon.

The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, based in Chapel Hill, N.C., establishes educational standards for orthopedic residents and evaluates the initial and continuing qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Koreckij has demonstrated his commitment to the highest quality care and continuing medical education.

Board certification is a voluntary process on the part of any physician. It is different and distinct from licensure to practice medicine, a function regulated by state government. A valid medical license is required to be board certified, but certification is not necessary for licensure. A board-certified physician has met certain standards and passed tests that are developed to assure the public that he or she has been adequately trained in a given specialty.

About Dr. Theodore Koreckij

Dr. Koreckij joined Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics in 2014, and specializes in treating patients who have spine and back conditions. He earned his undergraduate and doctor of medicine degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He completed an internship in general surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, followed by his orthopedic surgery residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. He also completed a fellowship in orthopaedic spine surgery at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mich.