General Practitioners

• Arthritis
• Primary Care
  We accept most major insurances. Please remember HMO plans require a referral. Please be aware that your appointment may need to be rescheduled if your primary care physician did not get your referral from your insurance company.
• Family Practice
  Dr. Sabo held multiple leadership positions with the Cleveland Clinic including Medical Director at Chestnut Commons Family Health Center, Surgical Director of the Lorain and Avon ASCs and most recently the Chairman of Surgery at Avon Hospital.
• Emergency Care
  Darlene Gargalianos was having a relaxing time in Jamaica until she slipped on the pool deck and broke her wrist. She had never broken a bone before, but even so, she felt like the emergency room at the Montego Bay hospital in Jamaica might not done everything quite right.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Sandhu received his undergraduate degree in biology from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, his medical degree from Dayanand Medical College in India, and returned home to complete his residency in internal medicine at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  His clinical interests include ultrasound guided injections/procedures to diagnose and treat chronic joint or tendon pain and injuries, and non-operative treatment of fractures. A college baseball player with a special interest in treating pediatric and adolescent student-athletes, he enjoys covering the sidelines for team sports and other large events. Dr. Budinsky welcomes new patients of all ages and abilities to help get them back to the court, field, workplace, or wherever their favorite hobbies and activities take them. read less
• MRI
  Her parents in the stands were holding their breath. Emily’s Mom, Kim, says, “Our hearts sank. We hoped it was a strain and sprain. But we got home and went to the CFO injury clinic to get X-rays and MRI results. It was a complete tear of the ACL.â€
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Dr. Zanotti completed his orthopedic surgery residency as well as his general surgery internship at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and earned his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, The Ohio State Medical Association, and the Lorain County Medical Society.
• Orthopedics
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• Arthroscopy
  During his fellowship he was trained in advanced techniques to treat shoulder injuries by a preeminent specialist in shoulder arthroscopy and joint reconstruction. He’s been doing minimally invasive rotator cuff repair since 1997 – far longer than most orthopedic surgeons.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Our doctors are specialized in the most state-of-the-art surgery options for all neck and back conditions, including minimally invasive surgery.
• Joint Replacement
  Our surgeons perform state-of-the-art joint replacement procedures. With the aid of computer-guided technology, we provide exceptional results with rapid recovery times. Â
• Hand Surgery
  Dr. Ciaccia received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He holds a Subspecialty Certificate in hand surgery from the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. He holds a Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery from the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
• Orthopedic Surgery
  Dr. Berkowitz is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, North American Spine Society, The Ohio State Medical Association and the Lorain County Medical Association.
• Arthroscopy
  While training at Baylor, Dr. Marsh was Team Physician for Houston’s major sports teams, including the Rockets, Texans, Astros, Dynamo and the Division I University of Houston Cougars. “I also learned the surgical skill set of arthroscopy, focusing on shoulder and knee procedures – my two prime areas of special interest,†he says.
• Hip Replacement
  Dr. Stanfield has been in practice at The Center for Orthopedics since 1997 and serves as the Director of the Center for Bone and Joint Reconstruction at UH Elyria Medical Center. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement, sports medicine and arthroscopy. Throughout his career, Dr. Stanfield has continued to focus on joint replacement. He has studied various advanced techniques and utilizes the latest technology for joint replacement surgery, which enables him to provide his patients with a personalized surgical plan that most closely fits their individual anatomy. One such technology is Stryker's Mako SmartRoboticsâ„¢ System, an innovative robotic-arm that assists in customizing your total knee, partial knee, and total hip replacement procedures. He was one of the first surgeons in Northeast Ohio to offer his patients this advanced technology.
• Knee Replacement
  €œMy fellowship training enables me to do many things arthroscopically, or through the camera,†he explains. “Nearly all of my shoulder procedures are done arthroscopically, as well as many elbow, wrist, knee, hip, foot and ankle procedures.†He also performs the new Zimmer® Patient Specific Instruments knee replacement. This innovative procedure fits an implant to the patient’s exact anatomy, which helps improve post-surgery recovery and longevity.
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Reconstructive Surgery
  In addition to the left ACL tear, Emily had a torn meniscus, and Dr. Daniel Zanotti knew that reconstructive surgery was the best treatment for both injuries. Unfortunately, it meant Emily would be off her Freshman High school team, but would be ready to play again in her Sophomore year, which is the season that matters for college recruitment.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  €œWe treat more than just young team athletes. If a 50-year-old man tears a rotator cuff playing basketball on the weekend with his buddies, I consider that sports medicine now. Half of my practice is that kind of community-based sports medicine. It’s weekend warriors of all ages —active, healthy people out doing their thing, who aren’t ready to hang up their cleats yet.â€
• Physical Therapy
  Kim, Emily and family are pleased with Emily’s post surgical recovery. Kim is a nurse and has been impressed with the low post-surgery pain levels and the physical therapy support Emily has received from CFO and her school Athletic trainer, who works closely with Emily’s PT team.
• Back Pain

Podiatrists

• Achilles Tendonitis
  Dr. McCoy is devoted to helping his patients and has published research pertaining to rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, meniscal tears, customized total knee replacements, and Achilles tendon injuries. His book chapter publications include cartilage transplantation, ligament injuries of the knee, and injuries to the patella and patellar tendon. He has worked as a clinical assistant professor at Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.