FOOT NOTES [WHAT’S NEW AT CFO] CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDICS WELCOMES NEW PHYSICIAN Orthopaedic surgeon Jonathan Foret, MD, has joined the physician staff of Center for Orthopaedics. Originally from Lake Charles, Dr. Foret is a graduate of St. Louis High School. He earned a Bachelor in General Studies from Louisiana State University and his Medical Degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Foret is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Foret sees patients at the Center for Orthopaedics’ offices in Lake Charles, Sulphur and DeRidder. To schedule an appointment, call 721-7236.
DR. WILLIAM LOWRY EARNS BOARD CERTIFICATION William Lowry Jr., MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, has been awarded Certification by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR), one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Originally from Lake Charles, Dr. Lowry received a Bachelor of Science from McNeese State University. He earned a Master’s Degree in Natural Science from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and a Medical Degree from American University of the Caribbean. Dr. Lowry completed an internship in Preliminary Medicine at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, and a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Lowry specializes in treating injuries or illnesses of the nerves, muscles and bones that affect movement. He treats a wide range of problems from back pain to arthritis, with the goal of decreasing pain and enhancing performance without surgery. Dr. Lowry sees patients in the Lake Charles, Sulphur and DeRidder offices of Center for Orthopaedics.
DR. DAVID DREZ HONORED BY LSU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE David Drez, Jr., M.D., orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, was honored by the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans at their recent orthopeadic residency graduation ceremony. Dr. Drez has served as a clinical professor of orthopedics for the Medical School for 28 years. The award was given in recognition of his “sustained and compelling record of excellence in teaching and learning, and his ongoing commitment to excellence in instructing LSU INmotionresidents.” orthopaedic
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DR. ANDREW FORET’S WORK PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL JOURNAL An article co-written by Dr. Andrew Foret, hand surgeon with Center for Orthopaedics, was published in a recent issue of the Journal of Hand Surgery, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. The article evaluated the best course of treatment for volar retinacular ganglion cysts, fluid-filled masses that form on the palm side of the fingers. These cysts form when the tissue that surrounds the tendon bulges out of place. In the article, Dr. Foret explains that the cysts are benign and may resolve spontaneously without treatment. If the patient desires medical intervention, he recommends needle aspiration, followed by surgical removal if the cysts recur. Dr. Foret is a fellowship-trained hand surgeon who joined Center for Orthopaedics in 2011. He sees patients in the group’s Lake Charles, Sulphur and DeRidder offices. For more information, visit www.centerforortho.com.
ATHLETIC TRAINER JOINS CFO Certified Athletic Trainer Jason Rodriguez, MS, ATC, LAT, has joined the Center for Orthopaedics’ Sports Medicine Staff. Originally from Houma, Louisiana, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, and a Master of Science in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Exercise Physiology from McNeese State University. Rodriguez has six years of experience in his field and is both nationally certified and state-licensed as an athletic trainer. He has worked with athletes in high school and college athletic programs. In his new position with Center for Orthopaedics, he will be responsible for the group’s athletic training program for Cameron Parish high schools.
DR. J. TRAPPEY EARNS BOARD CERTIFICATION George “J.” Trappey IV, MD, orthopaedic surgeon with Center for Orthopaedics, has been awarded certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Originally from New Iberia, Louisiana, Dr. Trappey received a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and earned his Medical Degree from LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. He completed an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a Fellowship in shoulder and elbow reconstruction surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School. Dr. Trappey joined Center for Orthopaedics, an affiliate of Imperial Health, in 2010.
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DR. JOHN NOBLE NAMED PRESIDENT ELECT OF LOA BOARD John Noble Jr., MD, orthopaedic surgeon with Center for Orthopaedics, has been named president elect of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association (LOA). LOA is the state society of orthopaedic surgeons and is an affiliate of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Noble is originally from Lake Charles and has over 16 years of experience in his field, the last 11 of which have been at Center for Orthopaedics, the largest, independent musculoskeletal group in Southwest Louisiana. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, serves as the Head Team Physician for McNeese State University’s Athletic Department and is a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedics for LSU School of Medicine. Dr. Noble is also a Board Member of the Louisiana Emergency Response Network, which is responsible for the development of a statewide trauma system. Dr. Noble is actively involved in numerous research projects and is a frequent speaker at conferences across the country. He will assume the presidency of LOA in 2013.
CFO PART OF SPECIAL OLYMPIC’S HEALTHY ATHLETE PROGRAMS Dr. Tyson Green, foot and ankle specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, performed foot screenings for athletes through the Healthy Athletes Fit Feet program at the Special Olympics Louisiana state games held in the spring, and the regional games held in the fall of 2012. In 2011, Dr. Green completed his certification at the Special Olympics Training Center in Boston and now serves as a Clinical Coordinator for games in the region. He supervises the organization’s Fit Feet program, a free podiatric screening for Special Olympics athletes. Many Special Olympic athletes suffer from foot and ankle pain or deformities that impair their performance, and they are not always fitted with the best shoes and socks for their particular sport. Through Fit Feet, foot and ankle screenings for athletes are provided, along with education for athletes and their family members about proper shoes and socks. If indicated, the athletes are referred to foot care providers in their community. Fit Feet is conducted in partnership with the International Federation of Podiatrists (FIP) and the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. Dr. Green has organized a team of volunteers, including CFO employees, to travel with him to Special Olympic events both in Louisiana and across the country. Dr. Green also secured a grant from Lock Laces, which gave every athlete at the state games a pair of their special laces
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CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDICS NAMES DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Former McNeese State University running back coach Carlos McGee is the new Director of Business Development for Center for Orthopaedics. Originally from Port Barre, Louisiana, McGee attended McNeese where he played football for four years and earned a degree in Speech. He was a member of the McNeese football coaching staff for 12 years, working as a tight end coach and defensive backfield coach before taking the helm as running back coach in 2002. In his new position with Center for Orthopaedics, McGee will work to strengthen the group’s relationships throughout the community and into neighboring parishes. He brings a breadth of experience rarely seen in the healthcare arena.
DR. DAVID DREZ APPOINTED TO AOSSM EDUCATION COMMITTEE David Drez, Jr., MD, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Center for Orthopaedics, has been asked to serve on the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Self Assessment Committee. This group plans, develops, and evaluates the AOSSM Self Assessment and Board Review examination. The 40 committee members are chosen from among specialists across the country based on their experience and contributions to the field of orthopaedic sports medicine and each serves a four-year term.
CENTER FOR ORTHOPAEDICS EXPANSION PROJECT NEARING COMPLETION Center for Orthopaedics began construction on a additions and renovations to their Lake Charles office in mid-2012. The addition will add 5600 square feet to the facility’s current 34,500 square foot footprint. The main lobby will be expanded and 16 new exam rooms will be added to meet the group’s growing patient population. As part of the construction, 900 existing square feet are being renovated for a new C-arm imaging suite for musculoskeletal injections. The Lake Charles office has been open for three years, but the group has grown rapidly, from just four doctors in 2009, to 12 doctors today, making it the region’s largest, independent musculoskeletal group. Construction will be completed in early 2013.
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