EAST PROVIDENCE – University Orthopedics opened its most recent location on Kettle Point Avenue in East Providence May 23, a 90,000-square-foot medical office building and surgery center offering the latest in orthopedic treatments.
Services personnel at the building will offer include comprehensive orthopedic care and access to physicians across all subspecialties of orthopedic care: cartilage replacement, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, joint replacement, pediatrics, orthopedic oncology, spine, sports medicine, shoulder and elbow, trauma and fractures.
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“It has been a long time in the making and we are pleased to add this state-of-the-art facility for our patients in the southern New England area,” said Dr. Edward Akelman, president of University Orthopedics. “At University Orthopedics, we remain committed to enhancing the patient experience, and this innovative facility offers expanded access to the specialized care our patients deserve.”
“We would like to thank Michael Integlia & Co., EW Burman, Washington Trust and NEMD Architects for turning this vision into a reality,” said University Orthopedics CEO Weber Shill. “We would also like to thank the city of East Providence and the Waterfront District Commission, who have gone above and beyond to welcome University Orthopedics into the local business community.”
The facility uses smart building technology. Each suite is designed to reflect the particular needs of the orthopedic specialty area it serves. An ambulatory surgical center, state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging including MRI, X-ray and EOS low-radiation X-ray, and physical therapy/rehabilitation facilities feature prominently in the extensive scope of services offered.
University Orthopedics, with clinic locations in Providence, East Providence, Middletown, East Greenwich and Barrington, is a regional center for orthopedics, sports medicine and rehabilitation with specialties in back and neck pain, joint pain, sports medicine problems, shoulder pain, pediatric orthopedics, musculoskeletal tumors, hand problems, hip and knee pain, trauma, and foot and ankle injury.
Rob Borkowski is a PBN staff writer. Email him at Borkowski@PBN.com.
