VISION COMES TO LIFE: THE CARDINAL ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE OPENS NEW EAST-SIDE FACILITY WITH THE PATIENT IN MIND

The Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in the Mount Carmel Medical Park, 170 Taylor Station Road. This new, 86,000 square-foot, facility merges two existing offices, at 259 Taylor Station Road and 85 McNaughten Road, into one comprehensive orthopedic care center, featuring the new Physical Therapy & Performance Center, Occupational Therapy and MRI.

The practice will continue seeing patients at its four other central Ohio locations in Hilliard, Westerville, Powell and Grove City. Of the total 22 physicians, 18 will hold regular office hours at the new office.

Benefit to Patient

“This new facility positions us to meet anticipated demands for orthopaedic services, but it will do more than that. It will have an immediate impact on the patient experience and continuum of care,” according to practice president, Dr. Joel R. Politi.

“We can now offer physical and occupational therapy, MRI and expert orthopaedic care under one roof. This will not only raise the convenience factor for our patients, but will enhance cooperation between imaging, therapists and physicians, which means a better result and experience for the patient. They will benefit from our synergies.”

The Physical Therapy & Performance Center

In conjunction with the opening, The Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute also introduces The Physical Therapy & Performance Center, located on the main level of the new facility.

This 12,000 square-foot therapy center features a therapy pool; functional, cardio and strength-training areas; private treatment rooms for therapy and massage; and locker rooms with shower facilities. Steve Mendicino serves as director, overseeing a staff of approximately 14 full-time therapists and trainers, each with specialized training to meet a range of needs from total joint replacement to back care.

“Patients can be assured this care is part of their overall treatment plan, and was designed with input from the entire physician team,” says Mendicino. “We are building a truly integrated approach and facility, where patients can move from MRI to physician to therapist with ease.”

In addition to individual physical therapy sessions, the Center will offer Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program classes; massage therapy; fall prevention courses; weight loss management; plus sports-specific and community education programs.

Complimentary Tenants

Roughly 10,000 square feet will be leased to specialists that complement Cardinal Orthopaedic’s offerings. Physicians with Physical Medicine Associates, Inc., a physical medicine and rehabilitation practice are slated to move in winter of 2009.

“Only one year after breaking ground, we are preparing to realize our vision of a true musculoskeletal institute,” says CEO Dale Ingram. “And this is only the beginning; the practice is continually exploring complimentary specializations and service lines.”