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Our Partners

Thomas A. Dwyer, MD
Premier Orthopaedic
Associates
New Jersey

A better partnership

Partnering with a company supported by private equity is a major decision.  Two of the biggest concerns we hear from practices considering such a move are loss of control and compromised patient care.  We understand these fears, and our partnership model is designed to maintain practice-level authority and introduce and support innovative clinical initiatives.

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What our partners say

  • "The two most important things in an organization such as AOP in its relationships with the doctors are 1) having the support and benefits where needed of a larger organization, and 2) being able to continue practicing medicine in the same manner as we had in the past prior to joining AOP. "

    — Dr. Michael Vender | Hand to Shoulder Associates

  • “For me to be involved in a national initiative I need to be sure that the practice’s values are focused on the patient. I look forward to helping shape this new model that will enable physicians to grow their practices while working collaboratively to practice better. Who better to take on this exciting new initiative than physicians."

    — Dr. Russ Warren | AOP Board Member

  • “I’ve spent decades training over 600 fellows, orthopedic residents, and primary care sports medicine fellows on orthopedic best practices and new ways to treat sports injuries that improve outcomes. With AOP, I’ve found an organization with national scale where I can continue to share my experience in clinical research, and best practices, and my passion for orthopedics."

    — Dr. James Andrews | AOP Board Member

  • “AOP has all the components we need to be successful. I can run my practice while contributing to and being supported by a national presence that is owned and led by physicians. I really like the fact that practices joining AOP participate in shared governance. We work together as a team to benefit all of the partners in the group.”

    — Dr. Kenneth McCulloch | New York Sports & Joints Orthopedic Specialists

  • "The healthcare industry is constantly changing. As we manage and expand our practice, we wanted to find a partner to help us do this while maintaining ownership so that we can influence how we deliver industry-leading care moving forward.”

    — Dr. Marc Menkowitz | The Center for Functional Restoration of the Spine

  • “AOP offers the right partnership model for Premier Orthopaedic Associates and the physician leadership, with its focus on local autonomy, is a clear differentiator. With AOP’s partnership and support, Premier will continue to work untiringly to serve the communities in which we live, work and play."

    — Thomas A. Dwyer, MD | Premier Orthopaedic Associates

A physician mindset

We are led by physicians, owned by physicians, and physicians are the most valuable asset we have.  AOP was built to view the world as a physician does, with a passion for exceptional patient care and a strong desire for autonomy.  Clinical excellence and local control are embedded in our culture.

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Dr. Mike Birman
Hand to Shoulder
Associates

Healthcare is local

Successful orthopedic practices are rooted in their communities. They understand local economics and employment issues, their payer mix, their competition, and most importantly their patients.  To the maximum extent feasible, AOP delegates authority to the local level, keeping it where it belongs.

Aligned for the future

Collaboration and innovation are key to driving transformative change in the orthopedic healthcare industry.  This is the immediate benefit that AOP brings to our practices: the capacity to develop and implement pioneering approaches with like-minded physicians.  Together we approach the future with strength, resilience, and confidence.

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