Welcome

Welcome to the Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation practice of Wright State Physicians. The focus of our service is to provide individualized, comprehensive care to people with orthopaedic concerns. We specialize in careful diagnosis and "state of the art" treatment plans.

Our commitment is to excellence in all aspects of care. In addition to general orthopaedics, each of our surgeons specializes in a wide range of areas including:

• Shoulder/elbow: total shoulder arthroplasty, rotator cuff disorders and complicated shoulder problems
• Wrist/Hand: fractures, nerve and tendon injuries, and arthritic problems
• Back: spinal traumatic injuries, adult cervical and lumbar degenerative problems, correction of spine deformities and lower back pain
• Hip/thigh/knee: total hip and knee replacement and arthroscopic surgery
• Leg/ankle/foot: Fractures and foot/ankle problems, including diabetic foot care
• Sports medicine: acute injuries, chronic instability and overuse syndromes

Our Physicians | Your Office Visit | Our Locations | Prescriptions
Directions | Billing | Disability | Your Records | Patient Education

Our Physicians

All our orthopaedic surgeons are Board Certified or Board Eligible, which means each has met required education, operation and examination standards dictated by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Also, as faculty in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, our surgeons are constantly updating their skills and knowledge and thus ensuring they are able to teach tomorrow's physicians the latest in orthopaedic care. Follow the links below to learn more about the physicians in our practice:

	Gregory L. Barbour, D.P.M., Podiatrist A 14-year military podiatrist veteran, Dr. Barbour earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland. He completed his podiatric medicine and surgery residency training at Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia. Dr. Barbour offers comprehensive foot care at our satellite office in Huber Heights.
	Michael D. Barnett, Jr., M.D., Assistant Professor Dr. Barnett is board certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and completed a fellowship in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery. He serves as director of undergraduate orthopaedic education in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at Wright State.
	James C. Binski, M.D., Clinical Professor Dr. Binski is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and specializes in limb lengthening and deformity correction, hip reconstruction, and total joint replacement. A renowned external fixation expert, Dr. Binski completed a two-month fellowship at the Ilizarov Center in Lecco, Italy, and completed the Taylor Spatial Frame Training Course. He is a member of the North American Teaching Faculty for the Ilizarov Methods and a member of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society: ASAMI North America.
	Matthew J. DiPaola, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. DiPaola is fellowship trained in reconstructive shoulder and elbow surgery and board eligible with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has several peer-reviewed orthopaedic publications to his credit. A member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. DiPaola sees patients at our Atrium Medical Center satellite office as well as at the Dayton VA Medical Center.
	Corey Ellis, M.D., Assistant Professor Dr. Ellis is board certified in Family Medicine and fellowship trained in primary care sports medicine. He serves as a team physician for Wright State University Athletics and sees patients at our Beavercreek satellite office.
	Michael A. Herbenick, M.D., Assistant Professor Dr. Herbenick is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship trained in sports medicine. He serves as assistant director of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program and as a team physician for Wright State University Athletics.
	Richard Laughlin, M.D., FACS, Chair and Associate Professor Dr. Laughlin is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery and musculoskeletal infection. He is the department chair and the residency program director.
	Matthew Lawless, M.D., FACS, Assistant Professor Dr. Lawless is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is fellowship trained in sports medicine and focuses on all knee problems as well as adult reconstruction and general orthopaedics. Dr. Lawless serves as Fairborn High School's team physician and also serves as a team physician for Wright State University Athletics.
	Michael Prayson, M.D., Associate Professor Dr. Prayson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and completed a fellowship in orthopaedic trauma. He is the department vice chair and orthopaedic trauma fellowship director. He is also a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
	L. Joseph Rubino, III, M.D., Assistant Professor Dr. Rubino is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship trained in sports medicine. He serves as director of resident education and as an assistant team physician for Mason High School and Wright State University Athletics.

Your Office Visit

Office visits are scheduled between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. When calling, please indicate the reason for your visit so we can make your appointment with the appropriate specialist. If you cannot keep your appointment, please let us know 24 hours in advance. After hour physician on call coverage is provided.

What to Wear
If you are visiting due to an upper extremity (shoulder, arm, wrist) injury, please wear or bring a tank top or sleeveless blouse. If you are coming to our office due to a lower extremity (thigh, knee, calf, ankle) injury, please wear or bring shorts.

What to Bring
If you are mobility impaired, be sure to have someone accompany you. Bring the names of previous procedures (if any) and a list of current medications.

Office Locations

Miami Valley Hospital
30 E. Apple Street, Suite 2200
Dayton, OH 45409
Phone: (937) 208-2091
Fax: (937) 208-6141
Visit the MVH web site for directions or to download a map

Parking at Miami Valley Hospital
Our main office is located near downtown Dayton, at Miami Valley Hospital, on Apple Street. For easiest access, park in Garage 4, which is located on Apple Street, and cross the street or use the garage catwalk on the Brown level. If crossing the street at ground level, walk over and enter at the 30 East Apple Street entrance. Use the elevators, then proceed to the second floor and follow the signs. If you are using the catwalk, after entering the hospital turn right at first junction, take the elevators up to the second floor and follow the signs. We apologize, but our office cannot validate hospital parking garage tickets.

Atrium Medical Center
Professional Building 1
200 Medical Center Drive, Suite 375
Franklin, OH 45005
Phone: (513) 705-4201
Fax: (513) 705-4223

Visit the Atrium website for directions

Beavercreek Office
Ollie Davis Family Health Center
68 Darst Road
Beavercreek, OH 45440
Phone: (937) 208-2091

Directions

Huber Heights Office
Good Samaritan Health Center
6251 Good Samaritan Way
Huber Heights, OH 45424
Phone: (937) 208-2091

Visit the GSHC website for directions

Confidentiality and Your Records

Both your medical care and records are treated in a highly confidential manner. No information will be released to an insurance company and/or third party without a written authorization. If you would like a copy of your records, a 48-hour notice will be required. There may be a slight charge.

Prescriptions and Refills

Prescription refill requests that are received by the office before noon will be phoned in to the patient's pharmacy by 5 p.m. the same day. Requests received after noon will be handled on the next business day.

Billing Information

In order for us to file your insurance claim correctly, it will be necessary to make a copy of your insurance card when you arrive for your appointment. Copayments and deductibles are due at the time of service. For your convenience, we accept VISA, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

If your insurance coverage requires you to have a written referral/precertification from your primary physician before seeing one of our specialists, you must present the document upon arrival for your appointment. Failure to do so will automatically make you responsible for charges.

Disability and Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation cases must include a claim number and verification of any work-related injury or condition. It is always the patient's responsibility to provide the physician with the necessary forms to complete claims. Workers' Compensation and Disability Forms require additional time and personnel to complete. Please allow three to five working days for completion of this paperwork, or you may ask the office to contact you by phone when the forms are ready for pick-up.

Failure to provide accurate information may result in your liability for the entire physician's bill. You are always responsible for the balance of your bill not covered by insurance. There is a $5 completion charge, payable in advance, for all disability forms except Workers' Compensation.

Contact:

Wright State Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Miami Valley Hospital
30 East Apple Street, Suite 2200
Dayton, OH 45409
Phone: (937) 208-2091
Fax: (937) 208-6141

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