We at AOP understand the challenges orthopedic surgeons face every day and we’re here to stand beside you – uniting the best in private orthopedic practice with the advantages of collaboration.

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Who We Are

Ted Schlegel, MD
President /
Chief Medical Officer

Valuable resources for private practice orthopedic surgeons

We understand the everyday challenges private practice orthopedic surgeons face, and we provide the valuable resources you need.  AOP staff knows what it takes to achieve excellence in orthopedics, and we provide the tools and assistance necessary to grow and prosper, without sacrificing the success factors associated with private practice ownership.

AOP partner practices:

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Our team is led by physicians

We foster leadership development in each of our practices to build strong physician leadership capabilities at local and regional levels.  Our national leadership structure includes the physician leaders of our practices.

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We are one team

We adopt the best practices of each of our affiliates and learn from each other.  We are especially keen to embrace innovations that improve the patient’s experience, as well as technologies that advance our technical proficiency.  We share experiences and information so that together we can offer the best possible solutions for our patients.

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A wealth of resources that add value

Our expertise in business development, ASCs, MRIs, integrating small groups into anchor practices, legal compliance, clinical quality, marketing, professional liability coverage, and more is at your disposal.  It’s all about growing our practices.

What our partners say

  • “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

  • "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

  • "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

  • “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

  • “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

Focused on your success

Our success is directly tied to the success of our partner practices.  We work closely with them every step of the way, tailoring our services to meet their unique needs and goals. By leveraging our resources and infrastructure, our partners can focus on what they do best – delivering exceptional patient care.

 

If you’re an orthopedic surgeon who is exploring new opportunities to take your practice to the next level, we invite you to reach out and connect with us. Our team is here to help you build the best possible future for your practice.

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