Meet Maria Bossard, MSN, APRN-CNP, part of Orthopedics, Boardman. Schedule an appointment today.

Meet Julie Samora, MD, PhD, part of Orthopedics, Boardman. Schedule an appointment today.

Kerwyn Jones, MD, is a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon, with added qualification in sports medicine, at Akron Children's.

Dr. Floccari is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and director of the Spine Center at Akron Children’s. Dr. Floccari has been in practice since 2019. She received her medical degree from The Ohio State University. Dr Floccari completed her residency at the Mayo Clinic of Rochester, Minnesota. From there she completed a pediatric orthopedic fellowship at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children... Read More about Lorena Floccari, MD

Dr. Riley has been in practice since 2014. He joined Akron Children’s as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. After receiving his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University, he went on to complete a residency at Summa Health Systems and a fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard. Dr. Riley has a special interest in sports injuries of the hip, knee, ankle, elbow... Read More about Patrick Riley, Jr., MD

Of all the medical specialties, orthopedic surgery is arguably the most physically demanding. Pushing bones back into place requires brute force, while long surgery sessions demand stamina – which may explain why orthopedics is one of the few medical specialties still male-dominated. Today only 4% of board-certified orthopedic surgeons are women.  Dr. Sheryl Handler  at Akron Children’s is among that... Read More about Sheryl Handler-Matasar, MD

Jessica is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Akron Children’s, where she’s been practicing since 2014. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz. and a master’s degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Ala. Jessica has a special interest in orthopedics. She is certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and is a member of the National... Read More about Jessica Westfall, MSN, APRN-CNP

Theresa is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Akron Children’s. She’s been practicing as a provider since 2005 and with Akron Children’s since 2010. She earned her bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in nursing from Malone University in Canton, Ohio. Theresa has a special interest in pediatric orthopedics. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is a... Read More about Theresa Hahn, MSN, APRN-CNP

Benjamin joined Akron Children’s as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant in 2024. He received his undergraduate degree from Edinboro University, Edinboro, Pa. and his master’s degree from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio.

Akron Childrens Orthopedics in Boardman, OH provides specialized care for infants, children and teens with bone, joint, muscle and sportsrelated conditions. Our pediatric orthopedic experts diagnose and treat fractures, scoliosis, sports injuries, congenital conditions and other musculoskeletal disorders using advanced, childfocused care. Schedule an appointment with an Akron Childrens Orthopedics specialist located in Boardman, OH.

James Pantelakis, M.D. is a Southwoods Orthopaedic Surgeon. His specialty interests include sports medicine, knee replacements, joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery, joint injections, fracture care and more. Dr Pantelakis sees patients at Southwoods Health in Youngstown and performs orthopedic surgeries at The Surgical Hospital in Boardman. As an orthopedic doctor, Dr Pantelakis is committed to providing the highest quality of care... Read More about James Pantelakis, MD - Southwoods Health - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Michael Stanich, D.O. is a Southwoods Orthopaedic Surgeon. His specialty interests include sports medicine, joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery, joint injections, fracture care and more. Call today to schedule an appointment.

Brian Shannon, M.D. is a Southwoods Spine and Orthopaedic Surgeon. His specialty interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, discectomy, fusion, laminectomy, vertebral augmentation, anterior approach hip replacement, joint replacements and more. Call today to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Frank Grisafi, is an FAAOS-certified (Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons) Southwoods Spine Surgeon and Orthopedic Spine Specialist. His expertise encompasses various spine surgeries like minimally invasive surgery, discectomy, fusion, laminectomy, vertebral augmentation, and more. Dr Grisafi see patients at The Southwoods Pain and Spine Center, but operates at The Surgical Hospital in Boardman. If you're seeking... Read More about Frank Grisafi, MD, FAAOS - Southwoods Health - Spine Surgeon

Stuart Drew, D.O. is a Southwoods Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon. His specialty interests include hand and wrist reconstructive surgery, carpal tunnel surgery, rotator cuff surgery, arthritis, shoulder and elbow orthopedic surgery, peripheral neuropathy, reconstructive microsurgery, fracture care and more. Dr Drew see patients at Southwoods Health in Youngstown and performs orthopedic surgeries at The Surgical Hospital in Boardman.... Read More about Stuart Drew, DO - Southwoods Health - Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist

The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods in Boardman, Ohio is a leading surgical center and offers patients the highest quality of surgical care. Procedures include orthopedic surgeries, like hip replacements, knee replacements, and joint replacements; digestive procedures like colonoscopies and endoscopy; pediatric surgeries; and robotic-assisted surgeries. The Surgical Hospital at Soutwhoods has earned multiple CMS Five-Stars. Our skilled surgeons and medical... Read More about The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods