General Practitioners

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Primary Care
  Pocatello Orthopaedics was formed in 1995 by Dr. Richard A. Wathne after he completed an orthopaedic surgery sports medicine fellowship. The following year he was joined by Dr. Benjamin Blair, who had just completed an orthopaedic spine surgery fellowship. This allowed us to provide expert comprehensive care in general, trauma, sports medicine, neck and back orthopaedic surgery. With Dr. Wathne focusing on shoulder and knee surgery to include arthroscopic reconstructions, rotator cuff repair, ACL, and total joint replacements. In 2005, Pocatello Orthopaedics welcomed Jeffrey Bray, DPM. The addition of Dr. Bray to our practice allowed us to offer podiatric care to the community. Dr. Bray provides both conservative and surgical treatment for the foot and ankle. Dr. Anthony Joseph joined Pocatello Orthopaedics in 2011, focusing on sports medicine, and bringing an extensive background in primary care sports medicine, with special emphasis on concussion treatment, and helping the athlete return safely to play. He has 17 years of experience at Idaho State University performing conservative management of college athletes. Dr. Gregory Ford has also joined our team of physicians. He specializes in sports injuries, joint replacements, and state of the art hip surgeries. Dr. Ford does a direct anterior approach hip replacement in which no tendons or muscles are cut as they are during traditional approaches. Dr. Ford is the only orthopaedic surgeon in Pocatello performing these advanced surgical techniques. He also specializes in all arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, shoulder stabilization, arthroscopic ACL reconstruction of the knee, and total knee replacements. In July of 2013 we welcomed Brent M. Faure, MS; ATC, a Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer. Faure has been assisting Idaho athletes with the care, prevention and rehabilitation of their sports-related injuries since 1981, and has been key in forming a comprehensive sports medicine program for the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District.
• Family Practice
  Dr. Tony Joseph is certified in sports medicine and family practice since 1990. He has sports medicine experience at the high school, college and professional levels, and has been the team physician for Idaho State University for 18 years.

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Dr. Joseph is the only member of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine currently practicing in Southeast Idaho. He is also a member of the North American Spine Society since 2006 and the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine since 2008. Dr. Joseph also reviews up-to-date articles on the latest in sports medicine for Sports Health Journal.

Surgeons

• Arthroscopy
  Dr. Wathne is board certified in orthopaedic surgery with a current Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the Idaho Orthopaedics Society. He is also a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Idaho Medical Association, and the Southeastern Idaho Medical Society.
• Arthroscopy
• Hip Replacement
• Knee Replacement
  Dr. Wathne is in private practice in an orthopaedic specialty group in Pocatello, Idaho. His orthopaedic practice focus is primarily on the treatment of all shoulder and knee conditions. He has additional expertise in arthroscopic reconstruction, such as rotator cuff and anterior cruciate ligament surgery, as well as total shoulder and total knee replacement surgery. He enjoys the Idaho outdoors and is active in skiing, biking, running, tennis, and golf. Dr. Wathne is married and has 4 children. For additional information, visit Dr. Wathne's website.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency in 1994 at the renowned Hospital for Joint Diseases and Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York, where in his final year he was Chief Resident and received multiple academic awards. From 1994 to 1995, he performed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver where he provided care for the Division I athletes and college students as well as gaining invaluable experience in arthroscopic reconstructive surgery.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Our team has over 70 years of sports medicine experience, more than any group in Southeast Idaho. Our physicians are committed to the care and treatment of the weekend warrior, the athlete at any level, and the prevention of injuries.
• Tennis Elbow

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Dr. Jeffrey Bray was born and raised in Southern Idaho. He received his BS degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1996 in San Francisco.
• Ankle Sprain
  Justin Pool, PA-C is an orthopaedic specialized physician assistant with 7 years experience from the Salt Lake City, Utah area. He has experience in total joint arthroplasty, sports injuries, foot/ankle injuries, and generalized orthopaedic care. He has assisted in surgery since becoming a PA.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Dr. Joseph uses ultrasound as an aid in diagnosis and as a guide for non-surgical treatment. It is also used in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tennis elbow, other tendon problems and plantar fasciitis. Dr. Joseph is an expert in Tenex a groundbreaking treatment for the relief of tendon and soft tissue related pain. This treatment enables him to treat patients earlier in the pain process and with quicker recovery than with other alternatives such as traditional open surgery. For additional information regarding Tenex Health Tx Essentials visit their website at Tenex Health. In addition, Dr. Joseph also specializes in Manos CTR a minimal invasive Carpal Tunnel Release System. Information regarding this latest advancement in carpal tunnel release technology can be found at the Mannos CTR website. Call today to determine if this advanced treatment is right for you
• Podiatric Surgery
  Dr. Bray is a member of the Idaho Podiatric Medical Association and the American Podiatric Medical Association. He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Diplomate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Bray specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Dr. Bray provides Tenex a groundbreaking treatment for the relief of tendon and soft tissue related pain. This treatment enables him to treat patients earlier in the pain process and with quicker recovery than with other alternative treatment plans. Call today to determine if this advanced treatment is right for you. For additional information regarding Tenex Health Tx Essentials visit their website at Tenex Health. Dr. Bray is married and has 2 children. For additional information, visit Dr. Bray's website.