Orthopedic Care Close to Home

At Wayne HealthCare, our orthopedic team helps patients move with less pain and more confidence. Through our Orthopedic Center of Excellence, we provide comprehensive orthopedic care for joint pain, injuries, and chronic conditions, right here in Darke County.

Orthopedic Center of Excellence

The Orthopedic Center of Excellence is a partnership between Wayne HealthCare and Orthopedic Associates, created to deliver advanced orthopedic care in one convenient location. From diagnosis through surgery and rehabilitation, patients receive coordinated care designed to support safety, comfort, and recovery.

Care is delivered through a seamless team-based approach that brings services together under one roof, reducing the need for patients to travel outside the community.

Orthopedic Services

Wayne HealthCare offers a full range of orthopedic services, including both non-surgical and surgical care. Our team treats conditions affecting the hips, knees, shoulders, and other joints, with a focus on restoring mobility and improving quality of life.

Orthopedic services include:

• Evaluation and diagnosis of joint pain and injuries

• Non-surgical treatment options

• Orthopedic surgery

• Joint replacement procedures

• Post-surgical and outpatient rehabilitation

Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement

For patients who require surgery, Wayne HealthCare provides advanced orthopedic surgical care through our Orthopedic Center of Excellence. Surgical services are designed to support accuracy, safety, and recovery.

Joint replacement surgery is available for patients with chronic joint pain or loss of function, including hip and knee conditions. Detailed information about specific procedures is available on our orthopedic surgery and joint replacement pages.

Advanced Technology

Wayne HealthCare utilizes modern orthopedic technology, including Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery, to support precise surgical planning and alignment. This technology allows surgeons to tailor procedures to each patient’s anatomy and may support improved outcomes and recovery.

A Team-Based Approach to Care

Orthopedic care at Wayne HealthCare is supported by a multidisciplinary team focused on guiding patients through every stage of care. Depending on the treatment plan, a patient’s care team may include:

• Orthopedic surgeons

• Primary care providers

• Surgical navigator

• Anesthesia providers

• Nurses

• Physical and occupational therapists

• Case managers and social workers

This coordinated approach helps patients feel informed, prepared, and supported.

Surgical Navigation and Patient Support

Patients undergoing orthopedic surgery are paired with a surgical navigator who serves as a consistent point of contact. The surgical navigator helps coordinate care, provides education, and supports patients before and after surgery.

Rehabilitation and Recovery

Rehabilitation plays an important role in orthopedic recovery. Wayne HealthCare offers outpatient rehabilitation services designed to help patients rebuild strength, improve mobility, and safely return to daily activities.

Meet Our Orthopedic Providers

Wayne HealthCare partners with experienced orthopedic surgeons from Orthopedic Associates who specialize in joint replacement and orthopedic surgery.

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  H. Brent Bamberger, DOOrthopedic Surgeon
  Orthopedic Associates
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  Joseph DiCicco, DO, FAOAOOrthopedic Surgeon
  Orthopedic Associates
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  Safet Hatic, DO, FAOAOOrthopedic Surgeon
  Orthopedic Associates
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  Andrew R. Malarkey, DOOrthopedic Surgeon
  Orthopedic Associates
• ​​​Chad A. Reed, DOOrthopedic Surgeon
  Orthopedic Associates
• ​Jerrod A. Steimle, DOOrthopedic Surgeon
  Orthopedic Associates
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  Chad Weber, DO, FAOAOOrthopedic Surgeon
  Orthopedic Associates
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  Michael KarnsSurgical Navigator
  Wayne HealthCare
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