St. Joseph’s Health announced the opening of St. Joseph’s Health Orthopedic and Spine Care, expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive orthopedic and spine services for patients across Central New York.
The new St. Joseph’s Physicians practice officially opens on Dec. 1.
Joining the St. Joseph’s Physicians network are four highly regarded orthopedic surgeons, each bringing extensive experience in treating complex musculoskeletal and spine conditions. The surgeons are:
• Kevin Kopko, medical director of joint surgery, specializing in hip and knee replacement, partial knee replacement, robotic surgery;
• Bradley Raphael, medical director of sports medicine, specializing in shoulder, knee, sports medicine, PRP, cartilage, joint preservation and orthobiologics;
• Aaron Bianco, specializing in neck and back;
• Justin Iorio, medical director of spine surgery, specializing in cervical, thoracic, lumbar surgery, spinal tumors, degenerative conditions, minimally-invasive procedures, and navigation
“This expansion represents another exciting milestone in St. Joseph’s commitment to delivering exceptional orthopedic and spine care,” said St. Joseph’s Physicians’ Medical Group President Julianne Himes. “By welcoming this talented group of surgeons, we’re able to offer patients more specialized expertise close to home, supported by the full continuum of St. Joseph’s Health services.”
“We’re thrilled to see the continued growth of our orthopedic program,” added St. Joseph’s Medical PC. Chief Medical Officer Robert Carlin. “With state-of-the-art technology, including robotic-assisted surgical options, we’re redefining what’s possible in musculoskeletal and spine care for our community.”