Auburn doctors return from Haiti
06/08/2010
Dr. Michael Regan met the girl — 14 years old, bright-eyed and sweet — in a hospital tent filled with flies and patients. Her lower leg had been crushed during Haiti's January earthquake. She'd received treatment afterward, but in the nonsterile medical facility an infection had set in. Regan changed the pins in her leg, cleaned out the infection, gave her antibiotics. In the United States she could have had surgery in a state-of-the-art facility and would have been fine.
Not in Haiti. Regan predicted her leg will have to be amputated within a year. And there's nothing the Auburn orthopedic surgeon could do for her — or for so many others in the very same tent.
"Oh, God, I can remember them all. There were so many of them. I'm a softy for kids, though," he said. "I would have taken that kid in a heartbeat. If I could have found a way to get her here, she would be here."
Regan returned from a stint in Haiti in March, one of three doctors with Central Maine Orthopaedics in Auburn to go. The doctors — Regan, Jeffrey Bush and David Brown — each spent a week in the impoverished country, taking turns away from their orthopedic practice this spring so while one was in Haiti two others could cover patients in Auburn.
Regan was the first to go. It was the kind of humanitarian trip he had always wanted to make. The earthquake just made him want to go more, and right away.
"Right after the earthquake, literally within a few days, I said 'I have to go there,'" he said. "When earthquakes occur, you're either killed or you break your bones."
It took months to clear his schedule in Auburn and coordinate the trip. In March, Regan flew there as part of Project Medishare, a nonprofit group organized to improve health care in Haiti.
Regan didn't know what to expect and purposely didn't try to find out ahead of time. He was going no matter what.
Still, conditions there were worse than he imagined. Surgeries were done in a tent, with multiple operations performed at the same time within feet of each other. Instruments were cleaned with bleach, scrubbed by someone using a toothbrush, then left out overnight on a table where flies frequently landed.
"There wasn't a better option," Regan said. "It took me a few days to realize it wasn't going to get better than this."
But while the facilities were worse than he'd imagined, the people were more resilient than he'd imagined. He still remembers one patient who'd fractured his thigh in two places two weeks earlier.
"He walked in on crutches," Regan said. "Around here you'd be whisked in with an ambulance blaring and you'd have surgery in six hours. Two weeks out he comes in, on crutches, his leg floppy like Gumby. I mean, he didn't complain about pain. Tough as nails."
Then there was the 12-year-old whose wrist was deformed because it wasn't fixed immediately after it was broken. The elderly woman whose leg he had to amputate due to gangrene. The 14-year-old girl who stole his heart, the one he predicts will lose her leg in the next year.
Bush went to Haiti after Regan. He, too, was struck by the hope and resilience of the people who faced such dire circumstances. One of them, a boy named Andre, went to Bush for an infection in his knee.
"He was just a sweet little boy about 10 years old. His father had passed away in the earthquake, and he was with his mom. They were basically homeless, and I didn't see him once without a smile on his face," Bush said.
"He had this secret handshake that he wanted to make sure everyone knew. He was just an amazing little guy that I won't forget. And there were plenty of others. There were people who had been through things that you can't imagine."
Brown went to Haiti in May. He can't forget the 24-year-old who was brought to him after getting hit by a car.
"They don't have ambulances down there. They don't have an EMS system. If you get hit like that and you're fortunate enough to have somebody drive by who's got a pickup truck, they'll throw you in the back of their pickup truck and get you someplace. And basically this poor young guy, 24-year-old guy, essentially bled to death. They don't have blood transfusions. They don't have blood banking," Brown said. "They're bad injuries, but they were certainly survivable injuries, injuries he would have survived in the states."
Brown said his time in Haiti left him with a newfound appreciation for the medical facilities in the United States and for the toughness of the Haitian people. But he also left humbled and frustrated.
As a highly trained surgeon, he said, "You're not nearly as important as a roof, four walls, a floor, some plumbing, basic transportation resources, basic logistical support, blood banking, things like that. The best operation that I can do means nothing in a situation where you don't have those resources."
He believes the relief effort has suffered because no single organization is handling donation and volunteer logistics.
"That's not the Haitians' fault. That's our fault," he said. "I thought that was stunning."
Despite the difficulties, all three doctors said they hope to go back.
Written by By Lindsay Tice, Staff Writer (Lewiston Sun Journal)
CMO Physicians Offer Surgical Services to Haitian Earthquake Victims
05/26/2010
Three CMO Physicians recently returned from Haiti where they each spent seven days treating patients affected by the earthquake.
Drs. Michael Regan, Jeffrey Bush and David Brown each offered their surgical services to the people of Haiti who are still affected by injuries suffered during, and since, the earthquake.
Feeding the hungry one box at a time
05/04/2010
Stephanie Bennoch, patient service representative at Central Maine Orthopedics, delivers boxes of food to the Court Street Baptist Church's food pantry in Auburn Monday after the company collected 52 boxes of food over the past few weeks. They also donated food to Community Free Baptist in Sabattus, Hope Haven Gospel Mission, and Trinity Jubilee Center, both in Lewiston. "We wanted to make sure everyone got a little bit," said Bennoch, of Hartford. According to April Caron, director of development for United Way of Androscoggin County, prior to Central Maine Orthopedics goal of 50 boxes, the largest collection had been 20 boxes. A single box equals 48 meals. "This is significant," said Heather Bishop, an employee of the church. Food was collected at the Auburn business by employees, physicians, and even a few patients who saw the boxes and wanted to help. "It was really a combined effort," commented Bennoch. "We're just going to raise the bar. Next year, hopefully the largest donation will be 60 boxes!" Story written By Amber Waterman (Sun Journal)
CMO Physicians on Channel 13 HealthLine
01/19/2010
(L-R) Jeffrey Bush, M.D., Michael Regan, M.D., Paul Cain, M.D. (Central Maine Orthopaedics) and Kim Block (Channel 13)
Physicians from Central Maine Orthopaedics recently sat down with Kim Block (Channel 13 news) during a segment of HealthLine to discuss the rehabilitation side of Orthopaedics. Representatives from Central Maine Orthopaedics and CMMC Orthopaedic Institute were available to answer patient questions. If you have questions about the Orthopaedic Institute at CMMC or would like to make an appointment with one of the providers at Central Maine Orthopaedics please call 207-344-2288
CMO Nurse completes ADLI Program
01/07/2010
Rebecca Brink, RN, a registered nurse at Central Maine Orthopaedics in Auburn Maine, recently became a member of the 18th graduating class of the Androscoggin Development Leadership Institute (ADLI) program. The ADLI program is offered by the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce (sponsored by CMMC; co-sponsored by USM L/A College and CMCC). This 10-week program, taught by Steve Pecukonis of Human Resource Development Training and Consultation, is designed to enhance leadership abilities through skill building and interactive sessions with experienced leaders.
Ms. Brink is a graduate of the SMCC School of Nursing and is currently the Assistant Manager of Central Maine Orthopedics’ Ambulatory Surgery and Perioperative Units. She lives in Auburn with her husband, Kurt.
Central Maine Orthopaedics (CMO) is a 12-physician independent subspecialty orthopaedic surgical practice performing surgery in its onsite Ambulatory Surgery Center, Central Maine Medical Center and St Mary’s Regional Medical Center. CMO is located at 690 Minot Avenue in Auburn and can be reached by calling (207) 783-1328 or you can visit CMO on the web at www.cmogroup.org. For more information on the ADLI program contact the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce at (207) 783-2249.
Podiatric Surgeon Joins Central Maine Orthopaedics
01/04/2010
Michael C. Saraydarian, DPM, Podiatric Surgeon, is now offering Podiatric services at Central Maine Orthopaedics.
Central Maine Orthopaedics has been serving patients of the Lewiston/Auburn area for more than 20 years offering a wide variety of general and specialized orthopaedic care including total joint/knee replacement, trauma, sports medicine, spine, and hand surgery. CMO is pleased to announce that they are expanding their services to include Podiatry.
Dr. Saraydarian has been actively treating all conditions of the foot and ankle in Maine since 1999. He is the owner of Foot & Ankle Associates of Maine with locations in Brunswick, Damariscotta, Lewiston and Augusta. Saraydarian is available to see patients at Central Maine Orthopaedics every Monday from 11:00am to 6:30pm. He is also on staff at CMO’s Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Dr. Saraydarian holds hospital privileges at MidCoast Medical Center, Parkview Adventist Hospital, Miles Memorial Hospital, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Saint Andrews Hospital and Central Maine Medical Center.
He is a Phi Delta graduate of New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York, NY. He completed his Residency Training at Saint John Hospital North Shores in Harrison Twp, MI and an Elective A-O Fellowship at the Universitat Klinik fur Unfallchiurgie in Vienna, Austria.
Saraydarian is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rear Foot & Ankle Surgery. He is an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Central Maine Orthopaedics is located at 690 Minot Avenue in Auburn and can be reached at 783-1328.
CMO Ambulatory Clinic and ASC Receives AAAHC Accreditation
12/10/2009
Central Maine Orthopaedics has achieved 3-year accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). Accreditation distinguishes this Center from many other outpatient facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to patients. Status as an accredited organization means Central Maine Orthopaedics has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care, set by the Accreditation Association. More than 4,500 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are accredited by AAAHC. Not all ambulatory health care organizations that seek accreditation achieve it.
“We believe our patients deserve the best,” stated Anne Marie Kayashima, Director of Clinical & Surgical Services of Central Maine Orthopaedics. "When you see our certificate of accreditation, you will know that the AAAHC, an independent, not-for-profit organization, has closely examined our facility procedures. It means that we as an organization care enough about our patients to strive for best practices, the highest care delivery and policies possible."
AAAHC accreditation is designed specifically for organizations that provide diagnostic or medical care on an outpatient basis. Ambulatory Centers seeking accreditation by the AAAHC undergo an extensive self-assessment and on-site survey by the Accreditation Association’s expert surveyors. The survey is consultative and educational, presenting best practices to help an organization improve its care and services.
"Going through the process challenged us to find better ways to serve our patients, and it is a constant reminder that our first responsibility is to our patients and the quality of care we provide," said Kayashima.
Central Maine Orthopaedics Ambulatory Center realize 40,000 patient visits per year and performs 2400 surgeries annually. Nine board-certified Orthopaedic surgeons provide a wide variety of orthopaedic care and perform surgery in CMO’s Ambulatory Surgery Center. Please contact Central Maine Orthopaedics at (207) 783-1328 for more information or visit CMO on the web at www.cmogroup.org for more information on our surgeons and the services that are offered by Central Maine Orthopaedics.
Jennifer Worthy, CPC named President-Elect of The Lewiston/Auburn chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders
12/09/2009
The Lewiston/Auburn chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders has elected its' Officers for the 2010 term. Jennifer Worthy, CPC, Supervisor of Patient Accounts and Health Information at Central Maine Orthopaedics, PA has been elected to the position of President-Elect.
The American Academy of Professional Coders certifies that its' Members are dedicated to providing the highest standard of professional medical coding and billing. The Lewiston chapter represents almost 200 active members in the Lewiston/Auburn area. The L/A chapter offers professional coders continuing education, support and networking opportunities. Officers are represented by coding professionals that work in hospitals and physician practices whom are dedicated to leading their peers in this growing community.
Ms. Worthy has been with Central Maine Orthopaedics, PA since August, 2009. Worthy brings nearly six years of medical coding and billing experience from private physician practices in Portland. She has been published in the AAPC's Coders Edge and the Portland Press Herald on articles related to coding and insurance. She lives in Lewiston with her husband and two children. She can be contacted at Central Maine Orthopaedics, PA, at jworthy@cmogroup.org.
Lauren Adey, M.D. Receives the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
12/02/2009
Central Maine Orthopaedics is happy to announce that Lauren Adey, M.D. has recently passed the 2009 Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand examination offered by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Adey joins a select group of hand surgeons in Maine with this distinction. Dr. Adey has held a Diplomate Certificate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2007.
Certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery means that the orthopaedic surgeon has met the specified educational, evaluation, and examination requirements of the Board. Subspecialization in hand surgery requires at least one year of additional education, endorsement by the program director, peer review, documented experience in a minimum number of hand surgery cases of specified types of problems and a written examination on hand surgery.
Dr. Adey graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. She completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program in Boston and a Sports Medicine fellowship at Children’s Hospital and Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Dr. Adey completed her Hand Surgery fellowship program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Adey has been an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Central Maine Orthopaedics since 2005 and treats a wide variety of orthopaedics issues with a primary focus on the hand and forearm.
Dr. Adey is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, The Maine Medical Association, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the New England Hand Society. She lives in Falmouth with her husband, Gregg, and their three sons.
OtisKnee prosthesis can result in a
more ‘natural’ feeling knee
11/27/2009
By Jeffrey Bush, M.D.
Using OtisKnee, an orthopedic surgeon can now precisely match the size and placement of the implant to the patient’s unique and normal (non-arthritic) knee anatomy.
Developed by California-based OtisMed Corporation, the OtisKnee ‘custom fit’ approach enables surgeons to preserve more bone and ligaments, allowing for better implant fit and alignment. This translates to a quicker, less painful recovery, increased range of motion, a more ‘natural’ feeling knee, and greater ease in performing normal living activities such as golfing, biking and gardening.
The OtisKnee custom fit total knee replacement process includes an innovative computer-assisted design process. Prior to surgery, an MRI is performed to get very
precise measurements of the patient’s arthritic knee. Proprietary computer software then creates a 3-D image of that knee and ‘virtually’ corrects the deformity to return the knee to its pre-arthritic state. A digital 3-D image of the implant to be used in the patient’s knee is then ShapeMatched® to the anatomically correct ‘virtual’ knee model, thus determining the correct implant size and placement based on the patient’s own normal (non-arthritic) knee anatomy. Prior to the availability of ShapeMatch technology, surgeons have had to rely on their experience and intraoperative judgment to correctly size and place an implant.
Using this information, special cutting guides are created for the surgeon to use during the knee replacement procedure. These patient-specific cutting guides, accurate to within a few millimeters, indicate to the surgeon exactly where to make bone cuts. In this way the knee replacement is customized for the individual patient.
Orthopedic surgeons who have adopted the OtisKnee process are generally quite pleased with the sizing, fit and stability of the implants. By using MRI to assist in measuring the implant, little if any adjustments are necessary in the operating room.
More information about OtisMed and the OrisKnee, can be found at www.otismed.com or www.customfitknee.com
Central Maine Medical Center is the first hospital in central and western Maine to offer custom fit total knee replacement with OtisKnee.
Jeffrey L. Bush, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with Central Maine Orthopaedics,PA, in Auburn, Maine. In addition to his medical degree, he holds a master’s degree in engineering. He can be reached at 207-783-1328.
CMO meets with Senator Susan Collins
11/06/2009
Pictured (L-R) James Timoney, D.O., Janice Fournier, Michael H. Cox, Ph.D., Senator Susan Collins, Jeffrey Bush, M.D., Jennifer Riggle, Esq., and Jeffrey Wigton.
Representatives from Central Maine Orthopaedics in Auburn recently met with Senator Susan Collins to discuss various healthcare issues including HealthCare Reform and the impact HealthCare Reform would have on Maine, Central Maine Orthopaedics and its patients.
Central Maine Orthopaedics is now WIRELESS
06/05/2009
Central Maine Orthopaedics now offers wireless internet connection in its waiting room and patient areas. Patients, family members and friends will now be able to use their electronic devices while they wait.
World-Class Orthopaedic
Care Close to Home
04/01/2009
Central Maine Orthopaedics (CMO) doesn’t stand out just because it’s one of the largest outpatient orthopaedic facilities in New England. It excels because of its exceptional staff of 85 allied health professionals and 10 surgeons who are board certified by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with additional fellowship training and subspecialty certification.
“Our physicians have trained at the leading medical schools in the nation,” says Chief Executive Officer Michael H. Cox, PhD, FACSM. “They’ve come together here because they share a driving philosophy to ensure that the Central Maine community has access to the same standard
of care available in a major metropolitan area.”
Designed for You
The convenience and design of CMO also wins accolades. The state-of-the-art facility features an outpatient surgery center, ambulatory clinic, the St. Mary’s outpatient laboratory, the Select Physical Therapy and sports medicine center, and the Central Maine Imaging MRI Center—all under one roof. “We’ve tried to make it as convenient as possible for the patient,” says Dr. Paul Cain, President of CMO.
CMO partners with St. Mary’s Health System’s Center for Joint Replacement, the first such dedicated center in Maine, and provides support for Central Maine Medical Center, a Level II trauma facility. CMO surgeons also provide orthopaedic care for Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital.
As an independent facility owned and controlled by the physicians, CMO doctors do not answer to a group of administrators. You and your doctor make test and treatment decisions based upon your well-being. “Our staff is dedicated to providing the best, most personalized, compassionate, and ethical care. That’s what draws people from all over,” says Dr. Cox.
As seen in April 2009 issue of Good Housekeeping, Redbook, and Woman’s Day magazines
Dr. Regan's hands
03/01/2009
Dr. Regan's hands fixed Stephanie's broken vertebrae to ensure a happy outcome
When Stephanie arrived at Central Maine Medical Center, she was still unable to move her right leg and had minimal movement in her left. A CT scan revealed two broken vertebrae that were pinching her spinal cord and impairing neurological function. After reviewing her injuries, the orthopaedic spine surgeon on call recommended surgery and told Stephanie's parent to expect recovery to take up to a year.
Dr. Michael Regan, of Central Maine Orthopaedics in Auburn, is originally from Massachusetts, but when he trained at Maine Medical Center in Portland, he knew Maine was a good fit for his outdoor lifestyle. He and his wife, together with their three children, moved to the Lewiston area nearly 12 years ago and has been a member of the Active Staff at CMMC ever since.
For Stephanie's surgery, Dr. Regan used two 13' rods and 12 screws to realign her spine and take the pressure off her spinal cord. During the 4-hour operation, he also fused either of her vertebrae, which then acted like a splint and helped stabilize her spine. Within hours of the surgery, Stephanie was moving better and was up walking the halls within a week. Dr. Regan was very pleased with her quick recovery.
Written by CMMC's Lifeflight Program for their annual report
Sports clinic helps keep area athletes in the game
10/20/2008
By Randy Whitehouse , Staff Writer (Lewiston Sun Journal)
Monday, October 20, 2008
AUBURN - Elizabeth Dixon nearly made it through an entire season enduring nothing more than the normal lumps a body takes in junior varsity soccer.
Then another player stepped on her foot, and Dixon twisted her ankle in a game at Oxford Hills High School.
"I couldn't walk on it, so I got taken off the field," Dixon said.
The trainer at Oxford Hills told Dixon, a sophomore at Lewiston High School, to see her school's trainer, Mary Britt, the next day. Britt recommended Dixon pay a visit to a Saturday morning clinic her employer, Select Physical Therapy, is running in conjunction with Central Maine Orthopaedics in Auburn.
After getting a referral from her family physician, Dixon walked, somewhat gingerly, into Central Maine Orthopaedics offices on Minot Ave. last Saturday
"That's why I'm here. I want to see if I can possibly play in my last game on Tuesday," she said.
Five other athletes walked in with different ailments Saturday, hoping to find out if and when they could get back on the field. Each of them got x-rays, if they needed them, and an evaluation for Dr. Paul Cain, an orthopaedic surgeon.
"We'll see them," said Katie Holmes, an athletic trainer and sports medicine coordinator for Select Physical Therapy, "and then follow up with them on Monday - whether they need physical therapy, whether they can follow up with their trainer at the school or whether they need an MRI or something else to further diagnose them, especially if they're surgical candidates."
If an athlete does need surgery, they can get on a fast track to getting that done. It may not get them back in time for the end of their fall season, but it may make the difference between whether they're ready for the start of their winter sport season or not.
The clinic started up this fall and has seen athletes ranging from middle school to college. The Lewiston Maineiacs have sent players and even a few weekend warriors have dropped by.
Most of the referrals have come from athletic trainers from Select Physical Therapy, who are contracted by local schools. On Saturday, atheletes from Lewiston, Edward Little, Mountain Valley and a private school checked in.
The clinic will continue into the winter sports season, but it will be moving to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday either in the first or second week of November. No appointment is necessary, although patients are asked to call ahead.
"It's something that is being done in larger cities around the rest of the country, and we thought that based on the athletic population here, that this might be a great thing to bring into the community," Holmes said.
"It's not just for athletes. It's for almost anybody," she added. "It allows the community a quick point of entry. It's beneficial for athletes so that they don't have to miss a lot of game time waiting on doctor's appointments and rest and things like that."
It's also beneficial to busy parents.
"What's nice about coming down here is I don't have to sit in an emergency room and wait," said Rachel Dixon, Elizabeth's mom, who had already brought Elizabeth's younger sister, Emily, to the clinic earlier in the season. "It only took us, maybe, 10 minutes to get in. And the x-rays were maybe two minutes. It's better than going to one of the hospitals and it turning into an all-day thing, or at least a half a day."
The Dixons left the clinic with good news. Elizabeth's sprain was mild and shouldn't keep her out of her last game.
Dr. Jeffrey Bush seeing Rumford patients
05/22/2008
RUMFORD - Jeffrey Bush, MD, recently began seeing orthopaedic patients in the Rumford Hospital Specialty Clinics. He specializes in primary and revision hip and knee replacement, as well as hip and knee arthoroscopy. He is available twice a month.
Bush is on the medical staff of Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, and Rumford Hospital.
A graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Bush completed a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at Duke University Medical Center. He completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering and from the University of Virginia with a master of engineering in biomedical engineering degree.
He is a member of the Maine Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Bush is married and has three children.
Published Sun Journal: May 22, 2008
Dr. Adey available at Rumford Hospital
04/05/2008
RUMFORD - Dr. Lauren Adey of Central Maine Orthopaedics is available to see patients in the Rumford Hospital Specialty Clinics once a month. She is on the medical staff of Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, as well as Rumford Hospital. Her practice focuses on surgery of the hand, wrist and elbow.
Adey came to CMO from the nationally recognized Hand Surgery Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard University Orthopaedic Residency Program in 2005.
She completed a six-month sports medicine fellowship at Children's Hospital/Beth Israel Hospital.
She graduated cum laude from Williams College and from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Adey is a member of the New England Hand Society, American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Adey grew up in Massachusetts, went to school in New Hampshire and was lured to Maine by a medical school friend who had begun practicing in Auburn. Adey, her husband and three small children enjoy outdoor activities, including skiing.
More information about the Specialty Clinics is available by calling 369-1130.
Reprinted from Lewiston Sun Journal
Paul Cain, M.D. Receives the Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
03/05/2008
Central Maine Orthopaedics is happy to announce that Paul Cain, M.D. has recently received the Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr Cain has held a Diplomate Certificate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1989.
Certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery means that the orthopaedic surgeon has met the specified educational, evaluation, and examination requirements of the Board. The field of orthopaedic sports medicine was recognized by the board in 2007 and its first certifying exam was held in November 2007.
Dr Cain has directed the Sports Medicine program at Central Maine Orthopaedics since it’s inception in 1987. The program under his direction has grown to include a comprehensive program of preventative programs, community educational seminars, game coverage and team involvement with local area high schools. He serves as the team physician for Bates College and the Lewiston Maineiacs Junior Hockey League team.
Dr. Cain graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and a general surgery residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Dr Cain is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (member of the Council of Delegates 2000-2007), the Maine Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (President 2000 - 2002), the American Medical Association, the Maine Medical Association and the Androscoggin County Medical Society (President 1991 - 1992)
Dr. Michael Cox joins Central Maine Orthopaedics as the new Chief Executive Officer
01/14/2008
Dr. Cox holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine and has an extensive background in primary care and orthopaedic sports medicine, cardiopulmonary physiology, community health, preventive medicine, ambulatory care, and applied physiology. Academically, Dr. Cox has thirty years experience in teaching, medicine, research and health care management with a strong record of publication with more than 80 manuscripts, book chapters and abstracts published. In addition, Dr. Cox serves as an ad hoc reviewer for several major scientific journals.
Most recently, Dr. Cox was the President and Chief Operating Officer for Forum Health Services, and a member of the Executive Management Group of Forum Health in Northeast Ohio. He has 22 years experience in senior health care management. Previous positions include Vice President of Strategic Planning and Marketing for the Valley Health System, PA, and Corporate Vice President for Crozer-Keystone Health System and Director of the Centers for Occupational Health, the largest occupational health delivery system in Southeastern Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley. He also served as Chief Administrative Officer for the Center for Preventive Medicine and Human Performance, the USOC Sports Science and Technology National Network Site and the health system’s urgent care business at Crozer-Keystone Health System. In addition, Dr. Cox was a founder and director of the Graduate Hospital Human Performance and Sports Medicine Center in Philadelphia and was also an assistant professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Cox has also been an external consultant for companies of all types, and includes 25 major consulting contracts over the last 25 years. Dr. Cox has been a consultant to the Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, NHL, Philadelphia Eagles and 76ers, as well as the United States and Canadian Olympic Associations. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and Past-President of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter of the (ACSM), and is a nationally known speaker, teacher and seminar leader in human performance, cardiovascular disease, sports medicine, wellness and occupational health.