Orthopedic Care | Wilson Hospital

Wilson Memorial offers a variety of orthopedic procedures and services. Leading the way are a team of highly skilled surgeons that are board-certified and fellowship trained in key specialty areas including:

Joint Replacement
Hand Surgery
Sports Medicine
Trauma

Meet Our Team

	Brent H. Bamberger, D.O. Dr. Bamberger practices with the Orthopedic Associates of Southwestern Ohio (OASWO) group. He is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Association specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery and microsurgery. He serves as Director of Medical Education for Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio as well as the program director for the Orthopedic Surgery Program for the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine at Grandview Hospital. Dr. Bamberger earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986. He holds a M.S. Degree in Physical Therapy from Columbia University along with a B.S. Degree in Biology from Ursinus College. Dr. Bamberger’s Fellowship Training in Hand and Microsurgery was completed at the University of South Florida.
	Brian J. Ceccarelli, D.O. Dr. Ceccarelli practices with the Orthopedic Associates of Southwestern Ohio (OASWO) group. He is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Ceccarelli specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and has served as team physician for professional sports teams in Dayton, Ohio including the Dayton Bombers, Dayton Dynamos, and the Dayton Dragons. He is also team physician for numerous area high school teams. Dr. Ceccarelli earned his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. He is an active staff instructor for the Orthopedic Residency Program at Grandview Hospital and an associate clinical professor for the Ohio University of Osteopathic Medicine. Special areas of interest for Dr. Ceccarelli include total knee replacement surgery and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder to include reconstructive procedures and rotator cuff repairs.
	Joseph D. DiCicco, D.O. Dr. DiCicco practices with the Orthopedic Associates of Southwestern Ohio (OASWO) group. He is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Association with a specialization in Orthopedic Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. DiCicco earned his medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. Dr. DiCicco completed his Fellowship Training in Adult Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery at Grant Hospital and Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio in 1997. Dr. DiCicco serves as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Grandview and Southview Hospital. He is also a Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Wright State University School of Medicine.
	Phillip A. Edwards, D.O. Dr. Edwards has been practicing orthopedic medicine in Shelby County for over 20 years. He practices with Wilson Care, Inc., an affiliate of Wilson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Edwards specializes in general orthopedics and is board-certified in Osteopathic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency and internship with Grandview Hospital in Dayton.
	Timothy W. Harman, D.O. Dr. Harman practices with the Orthopedic Associates of Southwestern Ohio (OASWO) group. He specializes in arthroscopic, post-traumatic, and reconstructive surgery of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Dr. Harman is one of the few physicians in the region trained in endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery. He is also trained in microsurgical, vascular, and reconstructive surgery of the upper extremity, including microsurgical revascularizations and replantations. Dr. Harman earned his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, Missouri and completed his orthopedic surgical residency at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He gained his hand and microsurgical training through a fellowship at Curtis National Hand Center at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland?the largest and most experienced hand center in the nation.
	Matthew W. Heckler, D.O. Dr. Heckler practices with the Orthopedic Associates of Southwestern Ohio (OASWO) group. He is the lead orthopedic surgeon at the OASWO Sidney office. Dr. Heckler has a special interest in the sports medicine field and has served as the team physician for many professional sports teams, including: MLB Minnesota Twins; NFL Minnesota Vikings; NBA Minnesota Timberwolves; NHL Minnesota Wild; WNBA Minnesota Lynx; and NLL Minnesota Swarm. Currently, he serves as the head team physician for the newly formed Dayton Dutch Lions Soccer Club, a professional soccer organization affiliated with the Dutch National Champions FC Twente club. Dr. Heckler earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He completed his sports medicine fellowship at the TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Heckler completed his residency at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio through Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
	Mark S. Klug, M.D. Dr. Klug practices with the Orthopedic Associates of Southwestern Ohio (OASWO) group. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a specialization in hand surgery. Dr. Klug received his Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery in 1988. He is a clinical professor of Hand and Microvascular Surgery at Wright State School of Medicine with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Klug earned medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He is fellowship trained in Hand Surgery.
	Kevin J. Paley, M.D. Dr. Paley is a partner with the Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton, Inc. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Paley offers a variety of orthopedic procedures including rotator cuff (shoulder) surgery, knee surgery, fracture surgery, meniscal surgery and ligament repairs as well as total joint replacement of knees and hips. In addition to his work in sports medicine, Dr. Paley also focuses on work-related injuries and repair. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating with a medical degree in 1990. He completed his orthopaedic training at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Paley also completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, California.
	Jan E. Saunders, D.O. Dr. Saunders practices with the Orthopedic Associates of Southwestern Ohio (OASWO) group. He is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Osteopathic Association with a specialization in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Saunders serves as team physician for several area high schools as well as the Dayton Dragons baseball team. Dr. Saunders earned his medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1987. He holds a Master's Degree in Biochemistry from Ohio State University along with a B.A. Degree in Chemistry from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. Dr. Saunders completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama in 1993. Dr. Saunders is the founder and medical director of the Dayton Sports Medicine Institute.
	Gregory L. Stover, D.O. Dr. Stover practices with the Wright State Orthopaedics group. He specializes in general orthopedics and is board-certified in Osteopathic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency and internship with Grandview Hospital in Dayton.
	John S. Urse, D.O. Dr. Urse practices with the Orthopedic Associates of Southwestern Ohio (OASWO) group. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Urse earned his medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1982. Special areas of interest for him include arthroscopic shoulder, knee, and hip surgery. He has had additional training in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and arthroscopic hip surgery. Dr. Urse is a past President and Vice-President of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
	Chad A. Weber, D.O. Dr. Weber practices with the Orthopedic Associates of Southwestern Ohio (OASWO) group. He completed a Level 1 orthopedic trauma fellowship with OrthoIndy in Indianapolis. With his specialized training, Dr. Weber sees and treats patients with complex fractures; including the upper extremity and lower extremity and other bones and joints, isolated fractures/dislocation, and poly-trauma, or multiple traumatic injuries. He also provides general orthopedic care including hip and knee replacements, rotator cuff repair and sports medicine care. Dr. Weber earned his medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. He completed his residency and internship in orthopedic surgery at Grandview Hospital Medical Center in Dayton. Dr. Weber holds a Master of Science degree in sports healthcare from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine – Arizona School of Health Sciences, Phoenix, Arizona. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sports medicine from Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio. Dr. Weber is a certified athletic trainer (ATC) and has served as the resident physician and athletic trainer for area high schools. He also served as the assistant athletic trainer for the Pittsburgh Steelers for three years. With his sports medicine experience, Dr. Weber will work closely with Dr. Matthew Heckler and the Wilson Memorial Sports Medicine team.
	Matthew J. DiPaola, M.D.
	Michael A. Herbenick, M.D.
	Matthew W. Lawless, M.D.
	Richard T. Laughlin, M.D.
	Michael J. Prayson, M.D.