Watertown Regional Medical Center and Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin Announce Partnership
August 5, 2024
Watertown Regional Medical Center (WRMC) and Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin (OSCW) are elevating orthopedic care for local residents and the surrounding communities through a partnership that officially started on Thursday, August 1.
“We are thrilled to welcome the board-certified physicians of OSCW, a regional leader in clinical excellence, into our community,” said Richard Keddington, CEO of Watertown Regional Medical Center. “This collaboration is a significant step in enhancing the quality and increasing the scope of orthopedic services already provided. Our shared commitment to high-quality healthcare will ensure that our patients continue to receive exceptional orthopedic services, closer to home.”
This partnership enables WRMC to offer an expanded range of orthopedic services including joint replacement, sports medicine and treatments for knee, elbow, spine and many others. Board Certified and Fellowship Trained physicians who specialize in a wide variety of orthopedic conditions will also be on staff to provide the best care and treatment for patients.
This partnership is the latest example of OSCW’s rapid growth across Wisconsin which includes the addition of new highly trained physicians and the opening of multiple new clinical locations to serve patients throughout the region. OSCW has been providing patients with new, convenient options for orthopedic and spine care with a focus on measurably improved quality and value. The practice’s comprehensive clinical care programs have been further enhanced through its partnership with Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), the national leader in integrated musculoskeletal (MSK) physician practice management and value-based solutions. HOPCo’s proprietary, integrated provider and patient digital engagement tools, evidence-based care delivery infrastructure, and proven value-based care analytics and medical economics platform has helped elevate medical outcomes and experience for partners like OSCW who are focused on providing quality care and lower costs for their patients.
“We are excited to bring our specialized expertise and integrated care platform to Watertown Regional Medical Center and surrounding communities,” said Dr. Raj Chakravarty, new Medical Director of Orthopedics at WRMC. “Our goal is to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art orthopedic care by working closely with WRMC and ensuring patients receive the best possible care and outcomes.”
Joining Dr. Chakravarty will be Dr. Kash Ali, Dr. Brian Christie, Dr. Jason Sansone, and Dr. Joe Sizensky, along with Physician Assistant Liz Gilson.
For appointment scheduling or any questions, patients are encouraged to call 920.206.6500.
“We are confident that this partnership with OSCW will bring even greater health benefits to our community and patients,” said Keddington. “Thank you for continuing to entrust us with your care and we look forward to a future of enhanced orthopedic services and improved patient outcomes.”
About Watertown Regional Medical Center
Watertown Regional Medical Center (WRMC) has been providing the residents of Dodge and Jefferson counties in southeast Wisconsin with excellent healthcare for over 115 years. By placing patients’ needs first, services have grown to include Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Women’s Health, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Heart and Vascular Care, Neurology, Pulmonology, Ophthalmology, and many other services. Watertown Regional Medical Center is a joint venture between the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation and ScionHealth. For more information and to see a complete list of the services offered, visit www.watertownregional.com.
About Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin
Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin (OSCW) was founded to offer patients a new and convenient option for orthopedic and spine care focused on delivering improved quality and value. OSCW prides itself on utilizing the latest technology and innovations in both non-surgical and surgical care for each patient. Physicians have completed subspecialty training at some of the most esteemed medical institutions in the country, allowing them to be experts in their specific field. OSCW utilizes the latest evidence-based protocols when diagnosing and treating your condition. To learn more, visit www.OrthoSpineCenters.com.
OSCW is also partnered with HOPCo, the national leader in orthopedic practice management, clinical outcomes management solutions and the country’s largest orthopedic value-based care organization. By utilizing HOPCo’s proprietary care management platform, software tools, and analytics, OSCW can provide value-based healthcare solutions that improve outcomes, patient access, health equity, and the patient experience.