General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
  For the wrong person, knee replacement surgery could prove counterproductive and disastrous. Those who are too young (except for those who suffer from severe rheumatoid arthritis) should consider other types of treatment for knee pain. In revision knee replacement surgery, the bone is cut shorter to make room for the second knee implant, and function is likely to be affected.
• Pediatric Care
  Diane is a physical therapist in our East Greenwich and Middletown offices and has been with University Orthopedics since 2012. She received a Doctor of Physical Therapy from American International College in Springfield, Mass. Diane has experience working with pediatrics in early intervention as well as using the McKenzie technique for low back pain. She has a passion for working with young athletes and the post-operative patient population.
• Family Practice
• Emergency Care
  *FOR SERIOUS INJURIES SUCH AS HEAD TRAUMA, SPINE INJURIES AND OPEN FRACTURES PLEASE SEEK TREATMENT AT YOUR CLOSEST HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM. PLEASE DO NOT SEEK TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC INJURIES, PAIN MEDICATION OR SECOND OPINIONS AT ORTHO DIRECT.
• Immunizations

Gynecologists

• Labor and Delivery
  Christine - a labor and delivery nurse and a fitness instructor - was delivered from her back pain after turning to University Orthopedics spine surgeon Dr. Alan Daniels. She had tried other treatments, but they all failed. She found relief immediately after her spinal fusion surgery. Dr. Daniels performed Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion.

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  Each year, 16 million Americans seek out emergency care for hand injury. Injury to the hand can be caused by trauma, many times related to work activities. Other times, repetitive use of the fingers and hand can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, when the tissues surrounding the flexor tendons in the wrist swell and put pressure on the median nerve. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a disabling and expensive problem for the workplace. Many times, however, it can be successfully treated with minor outpatient surgery.
• Multiple Sclerosis
  A variety of other conditions including premature menopause, anorexia nervosa, athletic amenorrhea, multiple sclerosis, immobilization and impaired mobility, and alcohol abuse.

Psychiatrists

• Mental Health
  Nora holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University and has been with University Orthopedics since 2016. Clinical fieldworks were completed in acute rehabilitation, inpatient mental health and at UOI for specialty in upper extremity rehabilitation. Areas of interest include soft tissue injuries, traumatic injuries and post operative rehabilitation of the upper extremity.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Internal or affiliated spine specialized therapists with credentials and advanced training & experience in spine. These spine therapists have an emphasis on ACTIVITY and EXERCISE instead of passive modalities (head/ice/ultrasound) that feel good but cure nothing long term.Â
• MRI
  The Hip Preservation Institute is a state-of-the-art center dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and management of simple and complex hip and pelvic-related disorders across the spectrum of life. Our multi-disciplinary team consists of highly skilled specialists dedicated to restoring your function and improving your quality of life. We offer a variety of operative and non-operative options as well as cutting edge diagnostic tools such as ultrasound, high-resolution MRI and arthrograms, and dynamic X-Ray testing. Our comprehensive group of clinicians, therapists and researchers are devoted to advancing our knowledge and treatment of hip and pelvic-related conditions.
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Beata oversees all operational functions, processes, and staff of the facility while demonstrating the primary goal of efficiently providing surgical services that exceed customer expectations and improve clinical and financial operations.
• Orthopedics
  Johnston Location - Orthopedic specialists for knee pain, hip pain, foot pain, back and neck pain - University Orthopedics - Providence, Rhode Island
• Scoliosis Surgery
  Thanks to advances in scoliosis surgery, new techniques enable the trained scoliosis expert to access the spine through several small incisions to attach surgical instruments and fixation rods that correct the curve. This is called minimally invasive scoliosis surgery.
• Arthroscopy
• Wound Care
  Shelley works in the orthopedic hand therapy division at our Kettle Point and Middletown locations. She specializes in elbow, forearm & hand injuries and pathologies for the adult and pediatric population for both non-operative and post-operative conditions. Her special interests include orthotic fabrication for protective and faciliatory purposes, wound care, and sports injuries. Shelley started with University Orthopedics in 2012 and has over 20 years of experience in orthopedics. She attended the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburburg, South Africa obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy, and obtained her Hand Therapy Certification from HTCC in 2011. She has previously worked in hospital and private settings in Burlington VT, Newport RI and Boston MA.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Our physicians, for example, are proficient in the latest minimally invasive surgery techniques that enable most patients to have surgery and to be home the next day.
• Joint Replacement
  Dr. Valentin Antoci is a Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with a focus in Adult Reconstruction, Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery.
• Hand Surgery
  The field of hand surgery deals with both the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of conditions and problems that may take place in the hand or upper extremity (from the tip of the hand to the top of the arm). Many conditions occur in the arm that can be treated by a hand surgeon, including the immediate care of a hand, wrist or arm injury, treatment and reconstruction of old injuries, congenital differences in children, hand, wrist, and elbow arthritis, new lumps on the hand and arm, tumors, conditions that cause tingling, pain and numbness in the hand and arm, as well as swelling of tendons. Some hand surgeons also take care of problems of the elbow and shoulder.
• Orthopedic Surgery
  University Orthopedics directs many clinical research efforts intended to innovate new orthopedic surgery techniques; new surgical implant devices that improve the success of various procedures; and new ways to prevent orthopedic injury. Learn More
• Robotic Surgery
  The Mazor Robotic Surgery System manufactured by Medtronic, one of the world’s largest medical equipment companies, enables the spine surgeon to do advanced planning of a surgery the day before to map out the spine surgery, the fusion and the precise placement of any plates or screws needed in the surgery. Placement of fixation screws in particular can be mapped out in advance to show the optimal angle of screws that is than replicated by the robotic system during the surgery the next day.
• Arthroscopy
• Hip Replacement
  Thanks to hip replacement surgery, most people however are able to quickly regain function with the implantation of an artificial ball and socket joint in the hip. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), each year nearly 250,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed with the goal of helping patients regain their ability to walk and play their favorite recreational sport.
• Knee Replacement
  When the knee joint has been damaged beyond repair of ligaments or meniscus tissue, pain can become unbearable, and motion stops. Walking can become excruciating, and stairs can become an insurmountable obstacle. The most common cause of a knee replacement is arthritis which damages the surface of the knee joint until the sensation is that of painful bone-on-bone friction as the knee joint moves.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  Upper extremity problems that affect the shoulder and elbow are very common. Patients can develop problems as a result of traumatic injuries, sports activities, work injuries and occupational disorders, and aging and degenerative conditions. These include rotator cuff tears and impingement, shoulder and elbow arthritis, fractures of the clavicle, scapula, humerus and elbow, neurologic problems. A full spectrum of non-operative treatments including physical therapy and injections are used to treat many of these problems. Surgical treatments include the latest in arthroscopic surgery, reconstructive and revision surgery, total joint replacement, fracture fixation, muscle and tendon transfers, nerve decompression, and reconstructive surgery for brachial plexus injuries.

Plastic Surgeons

• Bariatric Surgery
  Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, liver and kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, bariatric surgery, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Dermatologists

• Lesions
  Cartilage injuries are common, especially in the knee joint, and can lead to degenerative arthritis. The treatment approach for these lesions depend upon patient age, activity level, chronicity, limb alignment, and size and location of the lesion. Diffuse cartilage injury in an older patient may be best treated with arthroplasty options. Young, active patients are not ready for a joint replacement, and may be candidates for cartilage repair procedures, in addition to procedures to correct limb malalignment and/or ligament injury.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Sports medicine experts across the U.S. have noticed that there is an alarming trend in “professional-level†injuries among young athletes. The number of youth injuries is reaching epidemic proportions and young athletes are experiencing overuse injuries at younger and younger ages. The high rate of youth sports injuries is fueled by an increase in overuse and trauma injuries with a lack of attention by coaches to injury prevention.
• Physical Therapy
  We also provide non-operative methods of treating cartilage injuries to include joint injections and physical therapy. Our experts offer injections of corticosteroid, synthetic joint fluid, as well as platelet rich plasma (PRP). PRP is obtained by drawing blood from a patient and spinning it down to inject the growth factors into the diseased joint – and has recently been shown to have efficacy in early arthritic knees. Click here to learn more.
• Occupational Therapy
  Susanna is a Hand Therapist at our Dudley location. In her role she is responsible for completing comprehensive evaluations on patients with both post-operative and conservatively managed upper extremity injuries, developing treatment plans, providing hands-on specialized upper extremity rehabilitation to patients of all ages, and custom fabrication of upper extremity orthoses. Susanna received her Bachelors Degrees in Occupational Therapy and Psychology from Worcester State University in 2000, and her Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Science in 2010. She received her Certified Hand Therapy specialization from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission in 2013. Susanna has spoken at various local and national hand therapy conferences and has been a contributing author to both on-line and in-print educational publications on hand therapy.
• Tennis Elbow
  Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is the most common injury in patients seeking medical attention for elbow pain. It’s estimated that at some point, tennis elbow affects nearly half of those who play racquet sports. Exactly what causes tennis elbow is unknown, but it is thought to be due to small tears of the tendons that attach forearm muscles to the arm bone at the elbow joint. The inflammation that results from this injury can prevent someone from hitting a tennis ball without pain. For a tennis player, tennis elbow can be career-ending. While surgery is rarely needed, treatment can involve special therapy and exercises that extend to six months or more. Physical and occupational therapists at University Orthopedics play a significant role in the non-surgical treatment of upper extremity injuries, as success with therapy eliminates the need for surgical intervention.
• Shoulder Pain
• Neck Pain
• Back Pain
• Neuro Rehabilitation
  Lisa Marabian is a physical therapist assistant at out Kettle Point campus. Lisa received her Associates degree of Applied Science in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at the Community College of RI. She has been a physical therapist assistant since 1996. Lisa has had the opportunity to work in the acute care, neuro rehabilitation, and orthopedic outpatient physical therapy settings. Lisa also received her personal training certificate in 2020, specializing in senior fitness.
• Manual Therapy
  Kara Renaud is an Associate Athletic Trainer for University Orthopedics. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Lasell University in 2019 and a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Sciences from Lasell University in 2020. She is a member of both the National Athletic Trainers Association and the Rhode Island Athletic Trainers Association.  Kara has experience working in different settings including Division 1 Football at Harvard University, Men’s Lacrosse at Babson College, and multiple sport coverage at Wellesley College, Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, and The Rivers Private High School, and Chariho High School.  She has been the Head Athletic Trainer at St. Andrew’s School in Barrington, Rhode Island since 2021. Her clinical areas of interest are sports psychology and manual therapy techniques.
• Geriatrics
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• Achilles Tendonitis
  The achilles tendon connects the heel to the lower leg. Injury is more likely when the calf muscles are tight, such as in football and running. Placing too much stress on the tendon created by the tightening of the calf muscle may cause it to strain or rupture.
• Ankle Sprain
  According to AAOS, ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports. Because the inner ankle is less stable, children's feet tend to turn inward after a tackle or collision on the field. Sports that involve a lot of running, jumping, physical contact and kicking pose the greatest risk for ankle injuries.
• Ingrown Toenails
  When a person experiences pain from a lower extremity problem — such as pain in a foot, or ankle — it can be excruciating to stand or walk. Even common problems such as a bunion, ingrown toenail, callus or improper shoe fit can prevent you from walking without pain.
• Pediatric Foot Care
• Podiatric Surgery
  The Division of Ankle and Foot Surgery focuses on deformity, trauma, and disease of the foot and ankle. This busy service provides much of the foot and ankle care for Southern New England and oversees daily management of many pathologies which affect foot and ankle functions, such as bunion and lesser toe deformity correction, fracture repair, total joint replacement and fusion for arthritic maladies, arthroscopic management of sports injuries, complex reconstruction of lower extremity malalignment, and care for diabetic/neuromuscular disorders. Conservative and surgical approaches encompass both basic treatment methods and more unusual state-of-the-art technological advances, taking place at both The Rhode Island and Miriam Hospitals.