Roanoke Orthopaedic Center to merge with Carilion

Carilion Clinic and Roanoke Orthopaedic center announce a big merger.

Carilion will combine its Bone and Joint practice with the Center to create Carilion Clinic - Orthopaedics.

The merger is set to take place on March 1st, 2010, according to a news release.

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

“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 Dr. Thomas Shuler, in the news release.  “Forming a new, comprehensive practice is the best way to move that vision forward,” Dr. Shuler added.

Both groups practice at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

According to Carilion, the merged practice will focus on:

—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.