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

Dr. Patel received his medical degree from the Northeast Ohio Medical University. He completed residencies in general surgery at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mi. and plastic and reconstructive surgery at Summa Health System, Akron, Oh. He completed a fellowship in craniofacial surgery at The Craniofacial Center, Dallas, Tx. He's certified by American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is a... Read More about Niyant Patel, MD

Meet Ashish Francis, MD, part of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Boardman. Schedule an appointment today.

Southwoods Health established the Center for Digestive Health & General Surgery in Boardman, bringing together a dedicated team of gastroenterologists and general surgeons. This integrated approach ensures that patients receive comprehensive care in a single location. Our expert team of GI doctors and general surgeons, collaborates seamlessly to diagnose and treat a wide range of digestive conditions. Additionally, we perform... Read More about Southwoods Center for Digestive Health & General Surgery

Brandon Dessecker, M.D. is a Southwoods General and Bariatric Surgeon. His specialty interests include bariatric surgery, colonoscopy, robotic surgery, endoscopy, GERD, thyroid surgery, hernia, laparoscopic surgery, chronic abdominal pain and minimally invasive surgery. Call today to schedule an appointment.

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

Thomas Gemma, D.O. is a Southwoods Anesthesiologist & Pain Management Specialist. His specialty interests include back and neck pain, injection treatments, peripheral nerve pain, arthritis and joint pain, headache therapy, foot and ankle pain, complex regional pain syndrome and more. Call today to schedule an appointment.

Meet Bianca LoVerde, DO, MS, FAAP, part of NICU, Boardman. Schedule an appointment today.

Meet Douglas Potoka, MD, part of Pediatric Surgery, Boardman. Schedule an appointment today.

Meet Alexis Judd, PA-C, part of Cancer and Blood Disorders, Boardman. Schedule an appointment today.

Akron Childrens Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU at St. Elizabeth in Boardman, OH provides advanced neonatology care for premature, critically ill and highrisk newborns. Our expert neonatologists and specialized team deliver compassionate, comprehensive support including monitoring, specialized treatments and familycentered services to help babies thrive.

Michael Shumaker, D.O. is a Southwoods Spine Surgeon. His specialty interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, discectomy, fusion, laminectomy, vertebral augmentation, complex spine surgery, adult scoliosis, sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion and more. Call today to schedule an appointment.

Douglas Musser, D.O. is a Southwoods Spine Surgeon. His specialty interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, discectomy, fusion, laminectomy, vertebral augmentation, complex spine surgery, adult scoliosis, spinal cord stimulator and more. 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

Select Specialty Hospitals specialize in treating patients recovering from catastrophic critical illness. Our interdisciplinary teams develop individual treatment plans to meet each patient's needs with a goal to improve over time and return to their daily lives.

Ibrahim Haddad, M.D., FAAP is a Southwoods Pediatric Gastroenterologist. His specialty interests include pediatric and adolescent nutrition and gastroenterology, endoscopy, diseases of the esophagus, inflammatory bowel disease, short bowel syndrome and more. Call today to schedule an appointment.

Heather Strawbridge, MD, is a pediatric pulmonologist at Akron Children's.

Brandon Dessecker, M.D. is a Southwoods Bariatric and General Surgeon. His specialty interests include bariatric surgery, colonoscopy, robotic surgery, endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery and minimally invasive surgery. Call today to schedule an appointment.

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.

Schedule an appointment with an Akron Children’s Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialist located in Boardman, OH.

Thomas Gemma, D.O. is a Southwoods Pain Management Specialist. His specialty interests include back and neck pain, injection treatments, peripheral nerve pain, arthritis and joint pain, headache therapy, foot and ankle pain, complex regional pain syndrome and more. Call today to schedule an appointment.

Schedule an appointment with an Akron Children’s Pediatric Gastroenterology specialist located in Boardman, OH.