Carilion Clinic Bone and Joint to Combine with Roanoke Orthopaedic Center to Create Carilion Clinic - Orthopaedics

On March 1, 2010, the physicians with Roanoke Orthopaedic Center (ROC) and Carilion Bone and Joint will join to form a new practice, Carilion Clinic – Orthopaedics.  

The two groups have both practiced at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for many years, providing exemplary care and advanced technology to patients in the region. These physicians have conducted outstanding research projects to advance the practice of orthopaedic medicine. Both are nationally recognized, known for their team approach to care and experienced physicians, nurses and physician assistants.

“Several years ago we approached Carilion about ways to jointly advance the practice of orthopaedics in the region,” said Hugh Hagan, M.D. “Together we can create a regional referral center for orthopaedic care.”

“We already have a common vision for the future of orthopaedics in the region, and our commitment to service and excellence in patient care,” said Carilion Bone and Joint physician Thomas Shuler, M.D. “Forming a new, comprehensive practice is the best way to move that vision forward.”

Carilion Clinic – Orthopaedics build a comprehensive and accomplished orthopaedic center.  The practice will be:

• Devoted to excellence in patient care involving musculoskeletal disorders and injuries.
• The only orthopaedic center in the region to provide a full-range of services; joint replacement and reconstruction; arthroplasty and sports medicine; spine, fracture and trauma care; hand and microvascular surgery; foot and ankle surgery ;and pediatric orthopaedics.
• Part of Carilion Clinic’s patient-centered philosophy, building an integrated care program alongside colleagues in neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and trauma surgery.
• Dedicated to medical education and research, utilizing the synergy and common focus provided by the Virginia Tech Carilion School of medicine and Research Institute, Carilion Clinic – Orthopaedics to expand medical education and research to focus on developing new technologies and treatments.
• Focused on the future, continuing to develop physician recruitment strategies that will ensure the future availability of needed services to the community, remaining on the leading edge of musculoskeletal care.

The physicians of Carilion Clinic – Orthopaedics will continue to see patients at the current ROC location on Postal Drive and at 3 Riverside, located in Carilion’s Riverside Center at the corner of Jefferson Street and Reserve Avenue.