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.

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.

Timothy Domer, D.O. is a Southwoods Orthopaedic Surgeon. His specialty interests include joint replacements, arthroscopic surgery, joint injections, fracture care, regenerative medicine and more. Dr Domer sees patients within the Southwoods Pain and Spine Center in Boardman. Call today to schedule an appointment.

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

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

Arika is an orthopedic nurse practitioner at Akron Children’s. She’s been a practicing nurse since 2014 and a nurse practitioner since 2021. Arika earned her bachelor’s degree from Kent State Stark in North Canton, Ohio and her master’s degree from The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. She has a special interest in sports medicine.

At the Southwoods Pain & Spine Center, our dedicated team of board-certified spine specialists, pain doctors, and pain management experts are committed to offering relief to individuals experiencing chronic pain. Our spine surgeons and specialists explore a range of treatment options to provide faster results and enhance overall outcomes for our patients. Our comprehensive orthopedic services encompass physical medicine and... Read More about Southwoods Pain & Spine Center

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