​Physicians

Together our team of Board Certified & Fellowship Trained Physicians have provided over 100 years of orthopedic care.
All of our providers participate in continuing medical education related to current concepts in orthopedics and rehabilitation. Our priority is providing exceptional patient experiences through skilled treatment & superior service.

Patricia A. Stuart, M.D.
General Orthopedic Surgery

Kenneth J. Paonessa, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery

Scoliosis & Spinal Surgery Fellowship
Michael J. Halperin, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery
Spinal Surgery Fellowship

Gabriel Abella, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Mohammad Pasha, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Tarik Kardestuncer, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship

Ammar Anbari, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine & Shoulder Fellowship

Nicole L. Arcand, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Foot & Ankle Fellowship

Scott J. Stanat, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
*Medical Director Backus Hospital Total Joint Center*
Total Joint Replacement, Revision and Reconstruction Hip and Knee Fellowship

Steven Yin Wei, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

R. Justin Thoms, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
*Co-Director Lawrence & memorial Joint Replacement Center*
Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

Jonathan Piposar, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine Fellowship

Emily Vafek, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Foot & Ankle Fellowship

​Nimit Patel, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon,
Sports Medicine Fellowship