Posted On: April 10, 2025
The Orthopaedic Group, P.C., and SMC are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at expanding access to high-quality orthopaedic care for residents along the Gulf Coast.
As part of this partnership, The Orthopaedic Group will provide dedicated orthopaedic coverage in SMC’s Emergency Department.
This collaboration enhances routine orthopaedic services and ensures patients have immediate access to specialized care when they need it. Patients presenting with fractures, dislocations, severe joint pain, and other urgent orthopaedic conditions will now benefit from prompt, expert care delivered by board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons.
“The Orthopaedic Group is committed to delivering the highest level of orthopaedic care to our community, and this partnership allows us to extend that commitment by working closely with Springhill Medical Center,” said Ryan Beale, CEO at The Orthopaedic Group. “By providing ER coverage, we can ensure that patients receive immediate, specialized treatment by the largest, most comprehensive orthopaedic practice when they need it most.”
“Our mission has always been to provide the best possible care for our patients,” said Mr. Jeff St. Clair, President/CEO at Springhill Medical Center. “This partnership with The Orthopaedic Group strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional musculoskeletal care and improves patient outcomes.”
For more than 50 years, The Orthopaedic Group has been a trusted provider of orthopaedic care along the Gulf Coast, offering the area’s top experts treating the most conditions in spine, shoulder and elbow, hand and wrist, hip and knee, and foot and ankle conditions. This partnership represents a shared commitment to improving community health through specialized, patient-centered care.
For more information on The Orthopaedic Group, P.C.’s services and experts: www.TheOrthoGroup.com.