St. Francis Health surgeon steers orthopedics ‘Road Show’ to Plainfield

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – You can overcome hip and knee pain and get back to leading an active and rewarding life — and Franciscan St. Francis Health wants to show you how.

Franciscan St. Francis Health will present an arthritis and hip and knee replacement seminar at 6:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Primo West, 2353 E. Perry Road, Plainfield. Light refreshments will be served, beginning at 6 p.m.

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Philip M. Faris, M.D., will explain the latest procedures in joint replacement and arthritis treatments. He specializes in adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement.

Faris is a surgeon with Franciscan Physician Network Joint Replacement Surgeons, a practice group affiliated with the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery at Franciscan St. Francis Health–Mooresville.

The Center has been ranked No. 1 in Indiana for joint surgery five years in a row (2007-2011) by HealthGrades, one of the nation’s premier health care rating companies.

To register for this seminar, call toll-free at 1-877-888-1777.

More information about the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is at centerforhipandkneesurgery.org.

International surgeons to learn from Center for Hip and Knee Surgery experts

MOORESVILLE, Ind. – An international panel of orthopedic surgeons is coming to Franciscan St. Francis Health-Mooresville to observe and discuss advancements made in knee replacement surgery and therapies.

They will be learning the latest techniques in knee replacement surgery from physicians at the Center for Hip and Knee Surgery of the St. Francis Medical Group.

Four international candidates selected for the John N. Insall Travelling Fellowship, sponsored by The Knee Society, will visit the hospital Oct. 18-20. They are:

Matthew S. Austin, M.D., Rothman Institute-Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia;

William J. Long, M.D., Insall Scott Kelly Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, New York City; Roberto Rossi, M.D., University of Torino, Italy; and Rafael J. Sierra, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.

“Members of this prestigious group were selected for their surgical skills and research, and we are honored to host them at our Center to learn about the work we perform,” said E. Michael Keating, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon with the Center and a Knee Society board member. “To be one of only 10 centers in the world to host the fellowship is a great honor for us. We hope to share with them many of the latest surgical techniques we have developed at the Center.”

Other Knee Society members at the Mooresville center are Drs. John B. Meding, Philip M. Faris and Michael E. Berend, an Insall Fellow in 2004.

The Mooresville center has been ranked No. 1 in Indiana for joint surgery five years in a row (2007-2011) by HealthGrades, one of the nation’s premier health care rating companies.

To learn more about the Joint Replacement Surgeons, go to http://stfrancishospitals.org/SFMG/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=339. More information about the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is at www.centerforhipandkneesurgery.org.

St. Francis Health surgeon explains orthopedic procedures at Plainfield event

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – You can overcome hip and knee pain and get back to leading an active and rewarding life — and Franciscan St. Francis Health wants to show you how.

Franciscan St. Francis Health will present an arthritis and hip and knee replacement seminar at 6:30 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Primo West, 2353 E. Perry Road, Plainfield. Light refreshments will be served, beginning at 6 p.m.

Robert A. Malinzak, M.D., will explain the latest procedures in joint replacement and arthritis treatments. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement.

Malinzak is a surgeon with Joint Replacement Surgeons, a practice group affiliated with the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery at Franciscan St. Francis Health–Mooresville.

The Center has been ranked No. 1 in Indiana for joint surgery five years in a row by HealthGrades, one of the nation’s premier health care rating companies.

To register for this seminar, call toll-free at 1-877-888-1777. Or register online at http://www.stfrancishospitals.org/Ortho/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=39.

More information about the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is at www.centerforhipandkneesurgery.org

Surgeon opens new practice at St. Francis Orthopedics Specialists

INDIANAPOLIS – Kral Varhan, M.D., a member of St. Francis Medical Group, has joined Orthopedic Specialists at St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers.

He most recently had a practice with Orthopaedic and Arthritis Surgery Center in Grand Island, Neb. Varhan is certified by both the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Varhan also holds subspecialty board certification in orthopedics sports medicine by the American board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

A graduate of Queen University Medical School in Canada, Varhan completed residency at the University of Western Ontario and finished a fellowship in adult reconstruction and arthritis surgery at Stanford University in California.

Varhan specializes in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine, along with reconstructive surgery and joint replacement.

Physicians at Orthopedics Specialists, located at 701 E. County Line Rd., Suite 204, Greenwood, treat acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system. For more information go to www.StFrancisDoctors.org.

No pain, great gain at St. Francis Joint & Spine Center free seminars

BEECH GROVE, Ind. – The human body speaks loud and clear when something isn’t quite right: Pain.

That’s why the St. Francis Joint & Spine Center offers free monthly Hip & Knee Education seminars for people who are interested in learning about treatment options for painful joints. All seminars are located at the St. Francis Joint & Spine Center, 2nd Floor, St. Francis Hospital-Beech Grove, 1600 Albany St., Beech Grove.

Topics include pain relief, signs and symptoms of joint problems, normal and abnormal anatomy, treatment options and new technology.

Upcoming seminars are scheduled for 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27; 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29; and 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19.

To register, 317-782-4422 or go on-line at www.stfrancishospitals.org/Ortho/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=37.

The St. Francis Joint & Spine Center provides expert diagnosis and treatment options for lifelong relief from chronic hip and knee problems. Among the services offered are partial replacements, minimally invasive surgical techniques for total joint replacement and advanced post-operation pain control.

The center’s team is made up of board-certified orthopedic surgeons, interventional radiologists, certified orthopedic nurses, and physical therapists. Internal medicine physicians are on staff for pre-operative physical exams and screenings.

Orthopaedic surgeon establishes new practice at St. Francis

INDIANAPOLIS – Michael E. Ralston, M.D., a member of St. Francis Medical Group, has joined Orthopaedic Restoration at St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers.

Ralston is an honors undergraduate of The Ohio State University, where he also earned his medical degree. He completed a surgical internship and residency training at the University of Florida, and later completed a fellowship in total joint replacement at The Ohio State University.

Ralston is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Orthopaedic Restoration at St. Francis is located at 701 E. County Line Rd., Suite 204, Greenwood. For appointment information, call 317-887-2034, or toll-free 317-945-0217.

Surgeon explains orthopaedic, joint replacement therapies July 23

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Hip and knee pain shouldn’t keep people from leading active and rewarding lives – and St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers wants to show you how.

The St. Francis "Road Show" will be coming to town at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, at Primo West, 2353 E. Perry Rd. (formerly Hadley Road), Plainfield, Ind. In the spotlight is a hip-and knee-replacement seminar.
Robert Malinzak, M.D., will explain the latest procedures in joint replacement and arthritis treatments. He is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery, joint replacement and sports medicine.

Malinzak is a surgeon with Indiana Joint Replacement Surgeons, a practice group whose Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is affiliated with the St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville.

The Center has been ranked No. 1 in Indiana for joint surgery two years in a row by HealthGrades, one of the nation’s premier health-care rating companies.

To register for this seminar, call St. Francis toll-free at 1-877-888-1777. More information about the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is at www.stfrancishospitals.org/Ortho/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=23.

Surgeon explains orthopedic, joint replacement therapies, June 4

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Hip and knee pain shouldn’t keep people from leading active and rewarding lives – and St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers wants to show you how.

The St. Francis “Road Show” will be coming to town at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 2485 Jonathan Moore Pike. In the spotlight is a hip and knee replacement seminar.

Michael Berend, M.D., will explain the latest procedures in joint replacement and arthritis treatments. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery and joint replacement.

Berend is a surgeon with Indiana Joint Replacement Surgeons, a practice group whose Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is affiliated with the St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville.

The Center has been ranked No. 1 in Indiana for joint surgery two years in a row by HealthGrades, one of the nation’s premier health-care rating companies.

To register for this seminar, call St. Francis toll-free at 1-877-888-1777.

More information about the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is at www.stfrancishospitals.org/Ortho/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=23.

St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville marks hospital’s largest expansion with a blessing, dedication and ribbon-cutting

What: Before St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville officially opens its doors to the largest-ever expansion of the hospital campus, it will host a blessing, dedication and ribbon-cutting event for invited guests.

As part of the $42 million expansion, the hospital adds a 34-bed orthopaedic inpatient unit, a 26-bed adult medical-surgical inpatient unit, an eight-bed Intensive Care Unit, six new operating rooms, a new laboratory and an on-site office for Indiana Heart Physicians for expanded cardiac services, all opening to patients April 21. The hospital’s now larger main lobby gallery also offers a new coffee bar and gift shop. In total, the hospital has grown from 258,000 square feet to nearly 400,000 square feet during this expansion.

When: Blessing, dedication and ribbon-cutting event2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16

Where: St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville
New Main Lobby Gallery
1201 Hadley Road, Mooresville, Ind.

Who: Blessing, dedication and ribbon-cutting run-of-show

2:30 p.m.: Welcome – Robert J. Brody, president and chief executive officer, St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers

Opening Prayer – Sister Marlene Shapley, O.S.F., vice president of mission services, St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers

Fulfilling Our Health Care Mission – Sister Jane Marie Klein, O.S.F., chairperson, Board of Trustees, Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc.

Expanding the Community’s View of Health Care – Keith Jewell, senior vice president and chief operating officer, St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers

2:45 p.m.: Town of Mooresville Proclamation Presentation – Ryan Goodwin, Mooresville Town Council

2:50 p.m.: Blessing and Dedication – Rev. Monsignor Joseph F. Schaedel, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Archdiocese of Indianapolis; and Father John Mannion, Spiritual Care Service, St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers

3:10 p.m.: Ribbon Cutting – (All attendees to participate)

3:20 p.m.: Closing prayer and closing remarks

3:25 p.m.: Refreshments and tours of the new facility

A moveable feat: Surgeon explains orthopedic therapies, March 19

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Hip and knee pain shouldn’t keep people from leading active and rewarding lives – and St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers wants to show you how.

The St. Francis “Road Show” will be coming to town at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, at the Bloomington-Monroe County Convention Center. In the spotlight is a special seminar on hip and knee replacement.

John Meding, M.D., will explain the latest procedures in joint replacement and arthritis treatments. His specialty is adult reconstructive surgery with specialty interests in sports medicine, shoulder disorders and joint replacement.

Meding is a surgeon with Indiana Joint Replacement Surgeons, a practice group whose Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is affiliated with the St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville.

The Center has been ranked No. 1 in Indiana for joint surgery two years in a row by HealthGrades, one of the nation’s premier health-care rating companies.

To register for this seminar, call St. Francis toll-free at 1-877-888-1777.

More information about the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery is at www.stfrancishospitals.org/Ortho/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=23.

Medical chief selected for Orthopedics and Joint Center Services

INDIANAPOLIS – Timothy J. Williams, M.D., J.D., has been appointed medical director for Orthopedics and Joint Center Services for St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers.

Williams practices at the Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery as well as the treatment of arthritis.

He earned his medical degree at The Ohio State University where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery.

He received fellowship training in adult reconstruction and biologic arthroplasty at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He also is a graduate of Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio.

"I am very excited to be a part of the St. Francis health-care team," said Williams. "This is a great opportunity to contribute to the already excellent orthopedic care provided by St. Francis."

Williams is a frequent lecturer on orthopedic care and has co-authored a book chapter on knee replacement.

Details about services and programs at the Orthopedics and Joint Center Services and the Joint & Spine Center at St. Francis are at www.stfrancishospitals.org/ortho.

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Ortho surgeon tapped to lead Mooresville hospital medical staff

MOORESVILLE, Ind. – John B. Meding, M.D., has been elected president of the St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville medical staff for a two-year term.

The new president is a surgeon with Joint Replacement Surgeons of Indiana, a practice group affiliated with the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery at the Mooresville hospital. Meding’s specialty is adult reconstructive surgery with specialty interests in sports medicine, shoulder disorders and joint replacement.

A graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine, Meding completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Cincinnati. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons, Orthopaedic Research Society and the American College of Sports Medicine.

Meding has co-authored research articles for nationally and internationally published medical journals such as Clinical Orthopaedics, Journal of Arthroplasty and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He also has made a number of national professional presentations.

Meding comes to his position as the Mooresville hospital nears completion of a $42 million expansion. The project is expected to be completed in mid-April and includes more private patient rooms, new surgery suites, an intensive care unit and expanded laboratory services.

The Mooresville hospital also will offer a new emergency department and a new medical office building for the Center for Hip & Knee Surgery, scheduled for opening in July.

Photo of Dr. Meding is available upon request.