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ORTHOPAEDICS NORTHEAST

They saw a need, then filled the void

and changed local orthopaedic care.

A conversation with Orthopaedics Northeast president, Dr. Steven Every Orthopaedics Northeast doctor is on staff, or has privileges
Andriola, helps you understand why the practice continues to grow at Orchard Surgical Center, Lawrence General Hospital and Holy
into a viable option for local comprehensive care. My first question Family Hospital. According to Dr. Andriola, who is also the Chief of
to him was, “What do you mean by comprehensive?” Surgery at Holy Family Hospital, “The convenience of local office
“It begins with diagnosis,” Dr. Andriola explained, “But ultimately visits is a major advantage to patients. And keeping our patients
includes care, comfort and convenience. I describe our group as close to family is a huge factor in post operative care. That’s why
several state-of-the-art musculoskeletal centers of excellence all our partnerships with local facilities are such an important piece of
within one practice where doctors and providers in various special- our comprehensive approach.”
ties communicate with patients and with each other as necessary.
We are the only private practice in this area with both surgical Reversing the mindset of
and medical doctors acting as one team to diagnose and treat. ‘you gotta go to Boston’
Orthopaedic issues are not always straightforward and today’s
highly technological environment along with broad based physician One of the most significant accomplishments of the Orthopaedics
input provides us with innovative treatment options. At the same Northeast team has been to reverse the ‘you gotta go to Boston’
time, each doctor maintains highly personal relationships with mindset. We’ve all heard it from family or friends, and maybe even
patients as we get to know the person, not just the injury.” said it ourselves as an umbrella solution to all surgical issues. Dr.
Dr. Adam Harder adds that this unique team approach also allows Joshua Pletka dispels that notion. “No one can minimize the health
for prompt initial diagnosis without frustrating delays in making an care opportunities available in Boston. But all things considered, the
appointment. “With someone always available, most patients can get global level of care in some Boston academic hospitals and teaching
seen quickly; often the day of injury or next day. For all injuries, and institutions is not as comprehensive as what we offer right here in
especially sports injuries, timely diagnosis can be a game changer.” Southern NH and the Merrimack Valley at Orthopaedics Northeast.
Consistent with their comprehensive approach, patient’s comfort From simple to complex, the depth of training and skill sets of our
and function is paramount to the Orthopaedics Northeast mission. team of surgeons and physician’s assistants allow us to be equal to,
According to rheumatologist, Dr. Beth Biggee, treating underlying or better than, what can be found in Boston.”
medical conditions is key to improved function, especially with
inflammatory disorders. “Rheumatologists have appropriately been
called ‘Detectives of Medicine’ and often we can successfully
intervene to improve patient quality of life and comfort. Our
unique multi-disciplinary approach enables us to provide
complete patient care right here within our own practice.”

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