The Physicians of the Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence
Please read below to find out more about any of the physicians at the Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence in Columbus, Ohio. Or use the menu below to go directly to a physician's page.
a complete list of doctorS
William D. Barker, M.D.
Kelley Clem, M.D.
Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D.
William R. Fitz, M.D.
Milan B. Herceg, M.D.
Jim Latshaw, M.D.
Michael A. McShane, M.D.
Paul G. Melaragno, M.D.
William R. Miely, M.D.
Joseph Mileti, M.D.
John F.M. O’Leary, M.D.
David B. Robie, M.D.
Mark J. Triffon, M.D.
Kurt L. Unverferth, M.D.
Louis J. “Jack” Unverferth, M.D.
Scott Van Aman, M.D.
Marlo O. Van Steyn, M.D.
Scott J. Van Steyn, M.D.
Nancy M. Vaughan, M.D.
Larry W. Watson, M.D.
Claire V. Wolfe, M.D.
John S. Wolfe, M.D.
Shoulder
William D. Barker, M.D.
Dr. Dr. William Barker is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. His areas of interest include both operative and non-operative care, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff reconstruction, knee arthroscopy and total knee replacement. Learn more...
Kelley Clem, M.D.
Dr. Kelley Clem is a primary care physician specializing in the prevention and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in active persons of all ages. Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine at The Ohio State University and The Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Dr. Clem serves as team physician for Thomas Worthington High School and enjoys cycling, baseball and golf. Learn more...
Jim Latshaw, M.D.
Dr. James Latshaw recently completed specialized training in advanced shoulder surgery in San Antonio. Dr. Latshaw graduated both undergraduate and medical schooling at The Ohio State University, completing both summa cum laude. His practice includes arthritis, athletic and over-use injuries and fractures of the upper extremity. Learn more...
Joseph Mileti, M.D.
Dr. Joseph Mileti is an orthopedic surgeon with particular expertise in reconstruction and replacement of the shoulder and elbow, with a focus in sports medicine. These areas of expertise have given him unique skills in the treatment of shoulder and elbow patients. Learn more...
John F.M. O’Leary, M.D
Dr. John O’Leary is a specialist in hip and knee surgery, performing total hip replacements and surgeries to repair the hip after fracture. He also has expertise in performing total knee replacement surgery, as well as minimally invasive knee arthritis surgeries. Learn more...
David B. Robie, M.D.
Dr. David Robie is a specialist in the treatment of sports-related injuries, cares for orthopedic trauma patients at Riverside Methodist Hospital and specializes in the treatment of fractures of the upper and lower extremities. Learn more...
Scott J. Van Steyn, M.D.
Dr. Scott Van Steyn is a fellowship trained sports medicine specialist with an interest in sports injuries and fracture care. After graduating with numerous honors in both academics and athletics from Duke University, he began his medical education to continue working in the sports field as a physician. Learn more...
Larry W. Watson, M.D.
Dr. Larry Watson specializes in sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee. He is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who has practiced in Columbus since 1992. Learn more...
John S. Wolfe, M.D.
Dr. John Wolfe is one of central Ohio’s most respected specialists in orthopedic surgery, with 32 years of experience in treating patients for a variety of conditions. In 1973, he was the fourth physician to join the practice, which was then known as Coleman, Olix and Ward, Inc. Learn more...
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Elbow
William D. Barker, M.D.
Dr. Dr. William Barker is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. His areas of interest include both operative and non-operative care, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff reconstruction, knee arthroscopy and total knee replacement. Learn more...
Kelley Clem, M.D.
Dr. Kelley Clem is a primary care physician specializing in the prevention and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in active persons of all ages. Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine at The Ohio State University and The Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Dr. Clem serves as team physician for Thomas Worthington High School and enjoys cycling, baseball and golf. Learn more...
Jim Latshaw, M.D.
Dr. James Latshaw recently completed specialized training in advanced shoulder surgery in San Antonio. Dr. Latshaw graduated both undergraduate and medical schooling at The Ohio State University, completing both summa cum laude. His practice includes arthritis, athletic and over-use injuries and fractures of the upper extremity. Learn more...
Joseph Mileti, M.D.
Dr. Joseph Mileti is an orthopedic surgeon with particular expertise in reconstruction and replacement of the shoulder and elbow, with a focus in sports medicine. These areas of expertise have given him unique skills in the treatment of shoulder and elbow patients. Learn more...
Mark J. Triffon, M.D.
Dr. Mark Triffon specializes in fractures, pediatrics, sports medicine, and shoulder, elbow and knee disorders.Prior to his tenure as an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at The Ohio State University, Dr. Triffon ran a successful private practice in Tennessee and was a clinical instructor of orthopedics and rehabilitation at Vanderbilt. He is the head team physician for Rahal Letterman Racing, and assists with care of the Columbus Crew and numerous local high schools. Learn more...
Marlo O. Van Steyn, M.D.
Dr. Marlo Van Steyn specializes in treating conditions of the hand and wrist. Her practice scope encompasses all aspects of hand and wrist care for adults and children. Following her orthopedic surgery residency at Ohio State University, she completed a year of advanced training in hand and wrist surgery at Washington University in Saint Louis. Learn more...
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Knee
William D. Barker, M.D.
Dr. Dr. William Barker is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. His areas of interest include both operative and non-operative care, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff reconstruction, knee arthroscopy and total knee replacement. Learn more...
Kelley Clem, M.D.
Dr. Kelley Clem is a primary care physician specializing in the prevention and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in active persons of all ages. Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine at The Ohio State University and The Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Dr. Clem serves as team physician for Thomas Worthington High School and enjoys cycling, baseball and golf. Learn more...
Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D.
Dr. Peter Edwards, Jr. is a specialist in sports medicine. His practice has an emphasis on arthroscopic surgery of the knee and ankle. As a team physician for the Columbus Crew, U.S. Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams, Rahal Letterman Racing, and other local sports teams, Dr. Edwards is a well-known figure on the sidelines at games. Learn more...
Michael A. McShane, M.D.
Dr. Michael McShane is board certified and fellowship trained in total joint replacement surgery. He has performed thousands of hip and knee replacement surgeries for arthritis both locally and internationally. Learn more...
Paul G. Melaragno, M.D.
Dr. Paul Melaragno specializes in total joint replacement surgery, with strong training in the replacement of hip and knee joints, and believes that communication with patients is one of the most important aspects of his work. Learn more...
John F.M. O’Leary, M.D
Dr. John O’Leary is a specialist in hip and knee surgery, performing total hip replacements and surgeries to repair the hip after fracture. He also has expertise in performing total knee replacement surgery, as well as minimally invasive knee arthritis surgeries. Learn more...
David B. Robie, M.D.
Dr. David Robie is a specialist in the treatment of sports-related injuries, cares for orthopedic trauma patients at Riverside Methodist Hospital and specializes in the treatment of fractures of the upper and lower extremities. Learn more...
Mark J. Triffon, M.D.
Dr. Mark Triffon specializes in fractures, pediatrics, sports medicine, and shoulder, elbow and knee disorders.Prior to his tenure as an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at The Ohio State University, Dr. Triffon ran a successful private practice in Tennessee and was a clinical instructor of orthopedics and rehabilitation at Vanderbilt. He is the head team physician for Rahal Letterman Racing, and assists with care of the Columbus Crew and numerous local high schools. Learn more...
Louis J. “Jack” Unverferth, M.D.
Dr. Jack Unverferth is well known in central Ohio for his leadership in the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries among adolescent and adult athletes since 1974. Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Unverferth served as The Ohio State University’s team physician from 1974-1995. Learn more...
Kurt L. Unverferth, M.D.
A second generation orthopedist, Dr. Kurt Unverferth specializes in surgery and care of the joints, including total and partial joint replacement of hips and knees, as well as joint revision of the hip and knee. He is also an expert in the biological treatment of articular defects in young patients suffering from osteoarthritis. Learn more...
Scott J. Van Steyn, M.D.
Dr. Scott Van Steyn is a fellowship trained sports medicine specialist with an interest in sports injuries and fracture care. After graduating with numerous honors in both academics and athletics from Duke University, he began his medical education to continue working in the sports field as a physician. Learn more...
Larry W. Watson, M.D.
Dr. Larry Watson specializes in sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee. He is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who has practiced in Columbus since 1992. Learn more...
John S. Wolfe, M.D.
Dr. John Wolfe is one of central Ohio’s most respected specialists in orthopedic surgery, with 32 years of experience in treating patients for a variety of conditions. In 1973, he was the fourth physician to join the practice, which was then known as Coleman, Olix and Ward, Inc. Learn more...
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Hip
Michael A. McShane, M.D.
Dr. Michael McShane is board certified and fellowship trained in total joint replacement surgery. He has performed thousands of hip and knee replacement surgeries for arthritis both locally and internationally. Learn more...
Paul G. Melaragno, M.D.
Dr. Paul Melaragno specializes in total joint replacement surgery, with strong training in the replacement of hip and knee joints, and believes that communication with patients is one of the most important aspects of his work. Learn more...
John F.M. O’Leary, M.D
Dr. John O’Leary is a specialist in hip and knee surgery, performing total hip replacements and surgeries to repair the hip after fracture. He also has expertise in performing total knee replacement surgery, as well as minimally invasive knee arthritis surgeries. Learn more...
Kurt L. Unverferth, M.D.
A second generation orthopedist, Dr. Kurt Unverferth specializes in surgery and care of the joints, including total and partial joint replacement of hips and knees, as well as joint revision of the hip and knee. He is also an expert in the biological treatment of articular defects in young patients suffering from osteoarthritis. Learn more...
John S. Wolfe, M.D.
Dr. John Wolfe is one of central Ohio’s most respected specialists in orthopedic surgery, with 32 years of experience in treating patients for a variety of conditions. In 1973, he was the fourth physician to join the practice, which was then known as Coleman, Olix and Ward, Inc. Learn more...
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Spine
William R. Fitz, M.D.
Dr. William Fitz, of the Ohio Spine Institute at the Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence, specializes in the diagnosis and non-surgical care of spinal disorders. He also has expertise in electrodiagnostic testing, which helps pinpoint the nature of disorders of the peripheral nervous system. Learn more...
Milan B. Herceg, M.D.
Dr. Milan B. Herceg specializes in spine care including surgery and conservative treatments for degenerative conditions and spinal disorders. He has a special interest in minimally invasive approaches to both the cervical and lumbar spine. Dr. Herceg most recently completed his fellowship with Spine Care Medical Group in San Francisco, California, serving as a clinical instructor at The Northeastern Ohio University’s College of Medicine. Learn more...
William R. Miely, M.D.
Dr. William Miely is a spine surgeon and specializes in surgery for the treatment of degenerative disease and spinal disorders, and is one of the region’s most respected spine surgery specialists. Learn more...
Claire V. Wolfe, M.D.
Dr. Claire Wolfe is one of central Ohio’s best-known specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of neck and back pain, arthritis, pinched nerves, carpal tunnel syndrome, non-operative care of spinal stenosis, strokes, post-polio and other muscle disorders. Learn more...
Nancy M. Vaughan, M.D.
As a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation,Dr. Nancy Vaughan has expertise in non-surgical spine care, educating patients with spinal disorders about medications, activities and exercises to help alleviate pain and discomfort. Learn more..
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Hand/Wrist
Marlo O. Van Steyn, M.D.
Dr. Marlo Van Steyn specializes in treating conditions of the hand and wrist. Her practice scope encompasses all aspects of hand and wrist care for adults and children. Following her orthopedic surgery residency at Ohio State University, she completed a year of advanced training in hand and wrist surgery at Washington University in Saint Louis. Learn more...
Foot/Ankle
Scott Van Aman, M.D.
Dr. Scott Van Aman specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. His practice includes arthritis, athletic injuries, diabetic complications, fractures, neuromuscular disorders and acquired deformity of the foot and ankle. Scott completed medical school and residency at The Ohio State University and continued his training with a fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland where he helped provide foot and ankle care for the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles. Learn more..
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