The MaineOrtho Experience: An Introduction

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1 The MaineOrtho Experience: An Introduction

2 What To Expect From Your MaineOrtho Experience Welcome to MaineOrtho, a practice that blends the best in modern orthopaedic medicine with the kind of one-on-one care that is uncommon in today s world. When you choose MaineOrtho, you ll meet with a Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in your type of injury or ailment not just for your initial consult or diagnosis, but at virtually every appointment during your treatment, from initial visit through postsurgery or physical therapy follow-up. From the outset, you can be sure that your MaineOrtho specialist will take the time to fully explain any necessary testing and the musculoskeletal intricacies of your condition, as well as your treatment options. Then together you ll decide on the treatment plan that makes the most sense for you and your lifestyle. On the Cover: Reed Gramse, M.D. Shoulder Replacement Foot and Ankle Minimally Invasive Knee and Hip Replacement Sports Medicine Knee Surgery Orthopaedic Trauma

3 The MaineOrtho Specialists MaineOrtho s surgeons represent the widest array of orthopedic specialties of any practice in the region. They hold degrees from leading undergraduate and medical schools and have performed residencies at top-flight hospitals. All are Board-certified and their collective experience includes a number of prestigious Fellowships, as well as faculty positions at area medical schools. Suffice it say, they have all earned stellar reputations as dedicated and accomplished professionals. Yet as impressive as their credentials and accomplishments are, you ll also find MaineOrtho s specialists to be approachable, personable and even funny people traits that foster trust and help make for an open, easygoing doctor-patient relationship. If you have yet to choose a MaineOrtho specialist, use the list below and the biographies that follow to help guide you to the surgeon that best fits you and your condition. Specialties and Surgeons Minimally Invasive Knee and Hip Replacement Primary Care Sports Medicine Katherine P. Rutherford, MD Hand and Wrist Samuel S. Scott, M.D. Orthopaedic Trauma Disorders of the Spine Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Gary S. Perlmutter, M.D. Pediatric Orthopaedics Total and Reverse Shoulder Replacement Foot and Ankle Limb Reconstruction Pediatric Orthopaedics

4 Surgeons Dr. Oliviero was born in New York City and raised in Connecticut. He served 2 ½ years in the United States Navy before starting practice in He has 4 grown children and lives with his wife in Cape Elizabeth. Specialties: Pediatric Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement Surgery, General Orthopaedic Surgery Dr. Hanley was born in Portland and raised in Brunswick, ME. As a member of the United States Sports Medicine Society, he cared for Olympians at the 1996 summer games in Atlanta and was a team physician for the Pan-American games in Argentina in Dr. Hanley has 2 sons, and lives with his family in Falmouth. Specialties: Sports Medicine, Adult Reconstructive Surgery,,, Dr. Gramse was born in Rochester, MN and raised in Massachusetts. He directed the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Maine Medical Center from 1994 to Dr. Gramse has 3 grown children and lives with his wife in Cape Elizabeth. Specialties: Shoulder Replacement, Foot and Ankle, Total Joint Replacements,, Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Dr. Barr was born in Taiwan, and raised in Massachusetts. He joined Maine Orthopaedic Center after practicing for 3 years in the Indian Health Service in Gallup, NM, where he cared for Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi Native Americans. Dr. Barr has 3 children and lives with his family in North Yarmouth. Specialties: Hand and Spine Surgery, s, Orthopaedic Trauma, Dr. Kuhn was born in Cambridge, MA and raised near Buffalo, NY. He has provided charity reconstruction for children with complex limb deformity brought to Portland from Guatemala, Jamaica, and the Congo. Dr. Kuhn has 3 children and lives with his family in Falmouth. Specialties: Minimally invasive knee and hip replacement, sports medicine, knee surgeries, Orthopaedic Trauma, Dr. Samuel S. Scott, M.D. Dr. Scott was born and raised in New Canaan, CT. He has served as Chief of Surgery at Mercy Hospital and is also a clinical instructor at both the University of New England and Maine Medical Center s Family Practice Residency Program. Specialties: Injuries, ailments and disorders of the hand and wrist, hand-related micro-surgery.

5 Dr. Katherine P. Rutherford, MD Dr. Rutherford was raised near Burlington, VT. Following medical school at the University of Massachusetts, she combined her interests in athletics and youth by completing training in both Sports Medicine and Pediatrics at Maine Medical Center. She and her husband have two young children. Specialties: Primary Care Sports Medicine Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Physician assistants Matthew Guilbeault, Pa-C Matt joined Maine Orthopaedic Center in February of He received his training from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Matt has been a licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Maine since Prior to practicing in Maine, Matt was licensed in Georgia for three years he specialized in Family Medicine. Anthony Simpson, Pa-C Tony joined Maine Orthopaedic Center in February of He received his training from University of New England in Biddeford. He had been a licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Maine since Bill Simpson, Pa-C Bill joined MaineOrtho in September He earned his physician assistant degree from the University of New England in Portland in He has worked in general surgery and neurosurgery, and has been in orthopedics for the past 6 years. He lives in South Portland. Hand and Spine Surgery Orthopaedic Trauma

6 Always accessible With MaineOrtho, an emergency for you is an emergency for us. With six Board-certified surgeons, there s always a physician available to treat you. And for elective and otherwise ongoing care, your MaineOrtho specialist will make every effort to see you in short order as needed. Hospital Affiliations Maine Medical Center Mercy Hospital Brighton Medical Center Stephens Memorial Hospital MaineOrtho Office Locations Stevens Ave. 117 Main St Westbrook St Frost St Congress St 22 Congress St To Portland Main St Paris St Stephens Memorial Hospital H Fair St To So. Portland 26 PORTLAND OFFICE 1601 Congress Street Portland, ME Tel: Fax: NORWAY OFFICE 193 Main Street Ripley Medical Building Norway, ME Tel: Fax: To schedule an appointment with a MaineOrtho specialist, call (207) Sports Medicine Adult Reconstructive Surgery

7 Gary S. Perlmutter, M.D. Sports Medicine Shoulder Surgery PORTLAND OFFICE NORWAY OFFICE Samuel S. Scott, M.D. Hand and Wrist