Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - Wright State Physicians, Dayton, Ohio

Welcome to the Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine practice of Wright State Physicians. The focus of our service is to provide individualized, comprehensive care to people with orthopaedic concerns. We specialize in careful diagnosis and "state of the art" treatment plans.

Our commitment is to excellence in all aspects of care. In addition to general orthopaedics, each of our surgeons specializes in a wide range of areas including:

Shoulder/elbow: total shoulder arthroplasty, rotator cuff disorders and complicated shoulder problems
Wrist/Hand: fractures, nerve and tendon injuries, and arthritic problems
Back: spinal traumatic injuries, adult cervical and lumbar degenerative problems, correction of spine deformities and lower back pain
Hip/thigh/knee: total hip and knee replacement and arthroscopic surgery
Leg/ankle/foot: Fractures and foot/ankle problems, including diabetic foot care
Sports medicine: acute injuries, chronic instability and overuse syndromes

Our Physicians

All of our physicians are board-certified, which means that each surgeon has met a certain standard in surgery by fulfilling specific education, operation and examination requirements. Also, as faculty in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, our surgeons are constantly updating their skills and knowledge and thus ensuring they are able to teach tomorrow's physicians the latest in orthopaedic care. Follow the links below to learn more about the physicians in our practice:

Dr. Crosby is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He completed fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery.

Dr. Laughlin is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery and musculoskeletal infection.

Dr. Lawless is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He received additional fellowship training in sports medicine and focuses on all knee problems. He also practices in adult reconstruction and general orthopaedics.

Dr. Prayson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and completed a fellowship in orthopaedic trauma. He is a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.

Dr. Barbour earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland and completed his podiatric medicine and surgery residency training at Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Ohio.

Your Office Visit

Office visits are scheduled between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. When calling, please indicate the reason for your visit so we can make your appointment with the appropriate specialist. If you cannot keep your appointment, please let us know 24 hours in advance. After hour physician on call coverage is provided.

What to Wear
If you are visiting due to an upper extremity (shoulder, arm, wrist) injury, please wear or bring a tank top or sleeveless blouse. If you are coming to our office due to a lower extremity (thigh, knee, calf, ankle) injury, please wear or bring shorts.

What to Bring
If you are mobility impaired, be sure to have someone accompany you. Bring the names of previous procedures (if any) and a list of current medications.

Parking
Our office is located near downtown Dayton, at Miami Valley Hospital, on Apple Street. For easiest access, park in Garage 4, which is located on Apple Street, and cross the street or use the garage catwalk on the Brown level. If crossing the street at ground level, walk over and enter at the 30 East Apple Street entrance. Use the elevators, then proceed to the fifth floor and follow the signs. If you are using the catwalk, after entering the hospital turn right at first junction, take the elevators up to the fifth floor and follow the signs. We apologize, but our office cannot validate hospital parking garage tickets.

Map & Directions to Miami Valley Hospital

Confidentiality and Your Records

Both your medical care and records are treated in a highly confidential manner. No information will be released to an insurance company and/or third party without a written authorization. If you would like a copy of your records, a 48-hour notice will be required. There may be a slight charge.

Prescriptions and Refills

Prescription refill requests that are received by the office before noon will be phoned in to the patient's pharmacy by 5 p.m. the same day. Requests received after noon will be handled on the next business day.

Billing Information

In order for us to file your insurance claim correctly, it will be necessary to make a copy of your insurance card when you arrive for your appointment. Copayments and deductibles are due at the time of service. For your convenience, we accept VISA, Mastercard and Discover.

If your insurance coverage requires you to have a written referral/precertification from your primary physician before seeing one of our specialists, you must present the document upon arrival for your appointment. Failure to do so will automatically make you responsible for charges.

Disability and Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation cases must include a claim number and verification of any work-related injury or condition. It is always the patient's responsibility to provide the physician with the necessary forms to complete claims. Workers' Compensation and Disability Forms require additional time and personnel to complete. Please allow three to five working days for completion of this paperwork, or you may ask the office to contact you by phone when the forms are ready for pick-up.

Failure to provide accurate information may result in your liability for the entire physician's bill. You are always responsible for the balance of your bill not covered by insurance. There is a $5 completion charge, payable in advance, for all disability forms except Workers' Compensation.

Contact:

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Miami Valley Hospital
30 East Apple Street, Suite 5250
Dayton, OH 45409
Phone: (937) 208-2091
Fax: (937) 208-6141


	Welcome Welcome to the Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine practice of Wright State Physicians. The focus of our service is to provide individualized, comprehensive care to people with orthopaedic concerns. We specialize in careful diagnosis and "state of the art" treatment plans. Our commitment is to excellence in all aspects of care. In addition to general orthopaedics, each of our surgeons specializes in a wide range of areas including: Shoulder/elbow: total shoulder arthroplasty, rotator cuff disorders and complicated shoulder problems Wrist/Hand: fractures, nerve and tendon injuries, and arthritic problems Back: spinal traumatic injuries, adult cervical and lumbar degenerative problems, correction of spine deformities and lower back pain Hip/thigh/knee: total hip and knee replacement and arthroscopic surgery Leg/ankle/foot: Fractures and foot/ankle problems, including diabetic foot care Sports medicine: acute injuries, chronic instability and overuse syndromes Our Physicians \| Prescriptions \| Your Office Visit Directions \| Billing \| Disability \| Your Records \| Patient Education Our Physicians All of our physicians are board-certified, which means that each surgeon has met a certain standard in surgery by fulfilling specific education, operation and examination requirements. Also, as faculty in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, our surgeons are constantly updating their skills and knowledge and thus ensuring they are able to teach tomorrow's physicians the latest in orthopaedic care. Follow the links below to learn more about the physicians in our practice: Lynn Crosby, M.D., FACS Professor Dr. Crosby is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He completed fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery. Corey Ellis, M.D. Assistant Professor Dr. Ellis is certified in Sports Medicine. Richard Laughlin, M.D., FACS Chair and Associate Professor Dr. Laughlin is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery and musculoskeletal infection. Matthew Lawless, M.D., FACS Assistant Professor Dr. Lawless is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He received additional fellowship training in sports medicine and focuses on all knee problems. He also practices in adult reconstruction and general orthopaedics. Michael Prayson, M.D. Associate Professor Dr. Prayson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and completed a fellowship in orthopaedic trauma. He is a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Gregory L. Barbour, D.P.M. Dr. Barbour earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland and completed his podiatric medicine and surgery residency training at Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Ohio. Your Office Visit Office visits are scheduled between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. When calling, please indicate the reason for your visit so we can make your appointment with the appropriate specialist. If you cannot keep your appointment, please let us know 24 hours in advance. After hour physician on call coverage is provided. What to Wear If you are visiting due to an upper extremity (shoulder, arm, wrist) injury, please wear or bring a tank top or sleeveless blouse. If you are coming to our office due to a lower extremity (thigh, knee, calf, ankle) injury, please wear or bring shorts. What to Bring If you are mobility impaired, be sure to have someone accompany you. Bring the names of previous procedures (if any) and a list of current medications. Parking Our office is located near downtown Dayton, at Miami Valley Hospital, on Apple Street. For easiest access, park in Garage 4, which is located on Apple Street, and cross the street or use the garage catwalk on the Brown level. If crossing the street at ground level, walk over and enter at the 30 East Apple Street entrance. Use the elevators, then proceed to the fifth floor and follow the signs. If you are using the catwalk, after entering the hospital turn right at first junction, take the elevators up to the fifth floor and follow the signs. We apologize, but our office cannot validate hospital parking garage tickets. Map & Directions to Miami Valley Hospital Confidentiality and Your Records Both your medical care and records are treated in a highly confidential manner. No information will be released to an insurance company and/or third party without a written authorization. If you would like a copy of your records, a 48-hour notice will be required. There may be a slight charge. Prescriptions and Refills Prescription refill requests that are received by the office before noon will be phoned in to the patient's pharmacy by 5 p.m. the same day. Requests received after noon will be handled on the next business day. Billing Information In order for us to file your insurance claim correctly, it will be necessary to make a copy of your insurance card when you arrive for your appointment. Copayments and deductibles are due at the time of service. For your convenience, we accept VISA, Mastercard and Discover. If your insurance coverage requires you to have a written referral/precertification from your primary physician before seeing one of our specialists, you must present the document upon arrival for your appointment. Failure to do so will automatically make you responsible for charges. Disability and Workers' Compensation Workers' Compensation cases must include a claim number and verification of any work-related injury or condition. It is always the patient's responsibility to provide the physician with the necessary forms to complete claims. Workers' Compensation and Disability Forms require additional time and personnel to complete. Please allow three to five working days for completion of this paperwork, or you may ask the office to contact you by phone when the forms are ready for pick-up. Failure to provide accurate information may result in your liability for the entire physician's bill. You are always responsible for the balance of your bill not covered by insurance. There is a $5 completion charge, payable in advance, for all disability forms except Workers' Compensation. Contact: Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Miami Valley Hospital 30 East Apple Street, Suite 5250 Dayton, OH 45409 Phone: (937) 208-2091 Fax: (937) 208-6141
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