Local Orthopaedic Surgeon Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in the East Valley
Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists opens practice, supporting school districts and communities in the San Tan Corridor
GILBERT, Ariz. - June 3, 2008 - After five months of preparation and ramp-up, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists officially announces the opening of their new private practice. Led by Orthopaedic Surgeon, Craig Weinstein, MD, MPH, Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists is one of the first orthopaedic practices focused on sports medicine surgery from south Gilbert to Casa Grande.
"We are thrilled about our location in the San Tan Corridor, Gilbert is one of the nation's fastest growing cities and burgeoning with medical professionals," said Dr. Weinstein. "As the population in the East Valley continues to grow, we have the ability to expand our practice in order to support the increasing demand for healthcare."
Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists provides care for sports related and non-sports related injuries, including fractures, workplace injuries, and recreational injuries. The facility features an array of the latest technology, from a digital x-ray machine, electronic medical records and an innovative office lay-out, which helps achieve excellence in patient care and privacy.
"We see a variety of patients at Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists, ranging from professional, college, high school and recreational athletes, as well as active individuals of all ages," said Dr. Weinstein. "Regardless of whether you're an athlete or an active adult, we are dedicated to restoring your winning lifestyle."
About Dr. Craig Weinstein and Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists
Dr. Weinstein is a long-term Arizona resident and a graduate from the respected Tulane University School of Medicine located in New Orleans, La. After completing medical school, Dr. Weinstein went on to complete his orthopaedic surgery training at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He spent a year as a sports medicine fellow at the world-renown American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Al. under the direction of Dr. James Andrews. Dr. Weinstein was recently awarded the Herodicus Traveling Fellowship, one of the most prestigious fellowships in the country awarded to sports orthopaedic surgeons.
Dr. Weinstein serves as a team physician to local high schools for the Gilbert Public School District, Higley Unified School District and Queen Creek High School. He also is an orthopaedic consultant to the San Francisco Giants baseball team. Dr. Weinstein is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. The 4,700 square foot state-of the art facility is located at 3487 South Mercy Road, just off Val Vista Drive and the Loop 202 in Gilbert. New patients can schedule appointments by calling 480.222.5601.
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