Voytik Center For Orthopedic Care

“L et us help you get active again.” This is the goal at Voytik Center for Orthopedic Care (VCOC), and for over 20 years, Dr. Gary Voytik, D.O., much more than that. Dr. Voytik specializes in concussion therapy and works closely with several local school sports teams—including Cleveland High School and Cleveland and his team of professionals have done just that. Middle School, to name just two—to administer and

Dr. Voytik earned his Doctorate of Osteopathy at the monitor the ImPACT concussion protocol test taken by Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. athletes, who take it once while healthy and again if a He completed his internship at Community General concussion is suspected. By registering any discrepancies in Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and his the two scores, the ImPACT test provides a mental baseline residency in orthopedic surgery at Ohio University College for medical professionals to work off of in the event of a of Osteopathic Medicine. Soon after, he became board possible concussion. Dr. Voytik then works with the coaches certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic and athletic trainers to establish the proper schedules and Surgery and has been practicing in Cleveland since 1996. procedures for the athlete to follow in order to gradually

On August 6, 2018, Dr. Voytik and his wife and coand safely reintroduce them into their sport. His work with owner, Brenda, proudly opened a brand-new facility at 3913 concussions is not limited to athletes, though; local residents Georgetown Road NW. They’re excited to be in the new periodically incur head injuries at their jobs, and Dr. Voytik building, but they’re even more excited to bring with them helps them recover as well. the same staff and familiar faces you’ve come to know and One of those cutting-edge breakthroughs that Dr. trust. The new facility keeps VCOC on the cutting edge of Voytik is hoping to implement at VCOC in the near the latest breakthroughs in medicine, providing you with future could completely change the way doctors handle the best coverage and care available. concussions. Researchers are working on a machine that

Dr. Voytik and the VCOC staff offer solutions for can read and measure a person’s brainwaves. By putting your general orthopedic needs, but their expertise covers a helmet on the patient and viewing their brainwaves on 26 // September 2020

a computer, medical professionals are hoping to be able to physically “see” the results of a concussion and make a positive diagnosis objectively.

Another way VCOC is setting itself apart from the competition is through its use of regenerative medicine, something that has become available at the facility in the past year. Regenerative medicine involves using a person’s own cells, combined with other human cells and tissue, to stimulate the body’s repair functions and help heal an injury. This type of medicine gives a less drastic option for patients who aren’t quite ready for surgery, and few practices are able to offer this choice to patients. VCOC also carries medical-grade CBD products, including oils, capsules, and creams.

With the constant presence of the Coronavirus, VCOC wants everyone to know that it operates as a completely equipped walk-in orthopedic clinic with no appointment required. If you have an injury that’s related to orthopedics, you can come on in: no hour-long wait in an emergency room required. Dr. Voytik and his team see orthopedic injuries of all types, and they can also take X-rays if required. They are now allowing people in the waiting area following social distancing guidelines—so family of patients aren’t required to wait in a hot car or stay at home—are cleaning constantly, and have cut down on the number of people being seen to dedicate more time to sanitizing between patients.

Dr. Voytik and the rest of the staff at VCOC are focused on putting you first. Brenda said, “We always want to take care of everyone like family. We want you to leave and say, ‘They treated me great.’” The billing manager, Summer, will always sit down with you before any procedure, tell you what your insurance will cover and what your copay will be, and if you don’t have insurance, she’ll have a selfpay rate available for you. They are very accommodating

with their prices, especially with our current world’s circumstances in mind, so make sure you ask ahead of time to see what works best for you.

In addition to his customer-focused approach, Dr. Voytik spends much of his time giving back to the community. He is very active with FCA and is a former board member of the Cleveland chapter. Brenda is on the board of Free 2 Fly, a local nonprofit organization that helps women who have been in difficult situations better themselves and achieve self-sufficiency. They attend First Baptist Church, have three amazing kids, and were blessed with their first grandchild earlier this year!

If you are dealing with orthopedic issues—joint pain, lower back pain, carpal tunnel, a possible concussion, or if you need an X-ray or surgery—Voytik Center for Orthopedic Care will ensure your experience is as simple, cost-efficient, and painless as possible. The office is open Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1–5 p.m., and on Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit www.voytik.com or call 423-479-3600 to learn more and start your journey toward getting active again today! goodnewscm.com // 27