General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
  Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most serious varieties of arthritis a patient can be afflicted with. This autoimmune disease develops when the immune system ceases to protect the body and begins attacking healthy joint tissues. Specifically, the disease targets the joint lining, which will eventually lead to joint deformity and bone erosion. The most common signs of rheumatoid arthritis include...
• Medical Weight Loss
  All of our physicians appreciate your trust and confidence in us as your choice for orthopedic care. There are many weight loss options available to you. We respect your right to choose and want to assist you in your journey of better health.
• Primary Care
  Many patients do self-refer to MAO, but if you have an insurance plan that requires prior authorization from your primary care doctor you may be asked to obtain that authorization prior to your initial visit.
• Smoking Cessation
• Family Practice

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Advanced cases of juvenile idiopathic arthritis may result in bone development issues and eye problems such as glaucoma, inflammation, or cataracts. Parents should take their child to see an orthopedic doctor if they experience pain and/or stiffness for more than a week.
• Cataracts

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  The Center for Medical Weight Loss (CMWL) is the largest network for non-surgical medical weight loss providers in the U.S. The company offers customized weight loss treatments administered exclusively by doctors and based on a proprietary program developed by Dr. Michael Kaplan, who is board-certified in internal medicine and bariatric medicine. CMWL physicians treat obesity as a chronic disease that needs to be managed long-term to be successful. Wichita locations and provider recommendations include: Michelle Louis, DO, Lynette Jacobsen, MD, and Debra Messamore. Information from the CMWL website. To learn more, visit their website here.
• Kidney Stones
  Causes include problems in the hip joint, kidney stones, infection, stomach ulcers, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and cancer.

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• MRI
  If you’re experiencing shoulder pain or elbow pain, schedule an appointment at one of our orthopedic offices. During your first appointment, our team will complete a comprehensive evaluation that consists of a detailed review of your medical history, a physical examination, x-rays, and possibly an MRI. Once our orthopedic specialists identify what’s causing your elbow pain or shoulder pain, they’ll create a treatment plan that’s best for you.
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  A detailed history and physical examination is the first step in the evaluation and management of low back pain. Imaging studies may be appropriate depending on your age, symptoms, medical history, and physical examination. If further diagnostic information is needed, X-rays are usually the first study performed to rule out any structural abnormalities. More advanced imaging studies include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scan, which can provide greater detail into the structures of the spine. Other diagnostic tests include electrodiagnostic studies to test and check muscles and nerves.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
  Mid-America Orthopedics sets the standard for extraordinary performance. With a highly selective recruiting and staffing regimen, we assemble the best talent in the region. By placing our dedicated team in their positions of strength, they are better empowered to deliver more passionate care. The result is a consistent, premier experience for each patient.
• Sciatica
• Arthroscopy
  If you’ve been searching for orthopedic doctors near you that can perform arthroscopic surgery, Mid-America Orthopedics has some of the best orthopedic doctors in Wichita, KS. Our team of dedicated orthopedic surgeons have decades of combined experience evaluating and performing joint surgery using arthroscopy.
• Wound Care
  Jon Morgan, DPM is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot and rearfoot reconstructive/ankle surgery. He treats patients at all 3 Wichita-Area locations. Jon Morgan, DPM utilizes the latest techniques to restore patient function with diminished pain in the foot and ankle. His practice encompasses everything from the use of custom orthotics and bracing, to elective surgery, deformity correction of the foot and rearfoot, fracture care, arthroscopy, stabilization procedures, diabetic wound care and amputation prevention.
• Pinched Nerve
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Arthroscopy, also called arthroscopic surgery or minimally invasive surgery, is a method of diagnosing and treating joint problems that is both minimally invasive and low risk compared to traditional open surgery. Using a small, narrow tube that has a fiber-optic video camera on the end of it, an orthopedic surgeon will insert this into a small incision so that they can examine inside the joint. Everything that the camera sees is transmitted to a video monitor. Additionally, the orthopedic surgeon can perform arthroscopic surgery using small and precise instruments via additional incisions.
• Ankle Surgery
  Jon Morgan, DPM joined Mid-America Orthopedics in 2013, bringing his specialty of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Jon Morgan, DPM completed his medical education at Scholl College/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, IL. He went on to complete his surgical foot and ankle residency at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA and received specialty training in advanced wound and limb salvage techniques at the prestigious Georgetown University in Washington DC. There he served as chief resident of the Plastic Surgery Limb Salvage Team.
• Joint Replacement
  Joint replacement surgery (aka replacement arthroplasty) is an orthopedic procedure where the ends of bones and dysfunctional joint surface are replaced with an implant. Typically, a procedure like this is only performed when nonsurgical joint pain treatment options have proven to be ineffective.
• Hand Surgery
  Minor inoffice procedures are available for the patient’s convenience and are offered with cost savings. These procedures are commonly described as wide-awake-hand-surgery or WALANT.
• Orthopedic Surgery
  Mark Melhorn, MD grew up in La Verne, California and McPherson, Kansas and participated in football and tennis in high school and college. He graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, followed by a 5-year orthopedic surgery residence at the Kansas University School of Medicine-Wichita. This was followed by a fellowship in Hand and Upper Limb at the Boyes-University of Southern California Kech School of Medicine in Los Angles, California.
• Bunions
• Robotic Surgery
  One such technique is robotic surgery, which can be used for arthroscopic knee surgery, joint repair, and hip and knee replacements among others. We have two surgeons that specialize in robotic surgery. Tarun Bhargava, MD and Benjamin Young, MD have years of experience performing successful robotic surgeries. Robotic joint replacement surgery is minimally invasive and can help shorten recovery time, limit scarring and reduce pain and discomfort. It’s a completely personalized surgical plan and just one of the many advanced orthopedic treatments we offer at Mid-America Orthopedics.
• Arthroscopy
  Arthroscopic surgery: Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery that uses a narrow tube with a fiber-optic video camera on the end to see inside the knee. Your orthopedic surgeon will make small incisions to insert the camera and the instruments they will use for the surgery. As far as knee pain solutions go, arthroscopy is usually reserved as the last form of treatment when all other forms have proven unsuccessful.
• Hip Replacement
  Tarun Bhargava, MD was the first fellowship trained hip surgeon to perform the minimally invasive direct anterior hip replacement in Kansas. He has been performing these since 2007 and to date has done over 2,500. He is very active in teaching this procedure nationally and internationally, as well as teaching total knee and revision knee techniques. Tarun Bhargava, MD practices out of MAO’s East Wichita location.
• Knee Replacement
  Total knee replacement surgery (TKR, for short; aka total knee arthroplasty) is defined as the surgical procedure where parts of the knee are replaced by prosthetics to regain functionality of the joint. Recent statistics show that nearly 800,000 TKR surgeries are performed per year.

Plastic Surgeons

• Plastic Surgery
• Bariatric Surgery
  The Wesley Woodlawn Bariatric Surgery Center in Wichita offers a comprehensive weight loss program. We recommend to following providers: Dr. Nicholas Brown, Dr. Brent Lancaster, Dr. Jeremy Howes. Free online seminars available here. Visit their patient center, which includes FAQs, post-operative support group, and more here. Information from the Wesley Woodlawn Bariatric Surgery Center website. To learn more, visit their website here.

Dermatologists

• Cyst
• Calluses
  Dupuytren contracture is a painless condition that causes one or more fingers to bend toward the palm of the hand. The affected fingers can’t straighten completely. This can easily be tested for by placing your hand flat on a table. If the palm does not touch, you have a “positive table top test”. You may first experience knots or bumps of tissue forming under the skin that look like calluses. These eventually create a thick cord that cause the fingers bending towards the palm. Dupuytren contracture most often affect the ring and litter fingers which can interfere with everyday activities such as placing your hands in your pockets, putting on gloves, shaking hands or working at your job.
• Lesions
• Psoriasis
  Those who are afflicted with psoriasis are at the highest risk of developing psoriatic arthritis, which occurs when the body’s immune system begins attacking its own tissue and healthy cells. The most common symptoms of psoriatic arthritis include...

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  What are orthobiologics? Orthobiologics is the use of naturally occurring (biological) substances found in the human body to help treat broken bones, injuries, and certain chronic conditions. Due to their regenerative properties, orthobiologics are used by orthopedic specialists to help heal injuries more quickly. It is a highly versatile form of treatment that can be used for healing injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, as well as broken or fractured bones. Orthobiologic treatments have become quite popular in sports medicine to help athletes speed up their recovery time.
• Physical Therapy
  Physiotherapy – more commonly referred to as physical therapy or PT – is a program that’s prescribed to patients who are recovering from surgery, injury, or an illness that has impaired their mobility and strength. The goal is to help patients regain their full range of motion, improve balance, reduce pain, and increase health and wellness.
• Occupational Therapy
  Brenda studied at University of Kansas for 3 years then completed Bachelor of Science degree for Occupational Therapy at Newman University in 1999. She also graduated Cum Laude.
• Shoulder Pain
• Heel Pain
• Neck Pain
• Back Pain
• Manual Therapy
  For individuals with persistent back pain, exercise and physical therapy is the cornerstone of treatment. Stretching, strengthening, and stabilizing exercises assist with decreasing pain, restoring function, and preserving range of motion. Therapists will sometimes use instruments and other modalities to help treat soft tissue injuries. In conjunction with exercise, spinal manipulation and other manual therapies may also be useful in relieving low back pain, and improve joint and soft tissue movement. Manual therapy is performed by chiropractors, physical therapists, and physicians.
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• Achilles Tendonitis
• Ankle Sprain
  At Mid-America Orthopedics, we offer custom treatment plans for all varieties of foot and ankle injuries, including acute and chronic ankle/foot pain. During your initial appointment, our orthopedic doctors and physicians will evaluate your foot and ankle to identify the cause(s) of your symptoms. Our specialists will then recommend a specialized treatment plan that is customized specifically for you.
• Bunions Problems
• Calluses
• Heel Pain
• Foot Pain