Meet the Physicians

Meet the Physicians

Westlake Hospital offers the area’s foremost experts in every orthopedic specialty. From hips to hands, our specialists offer the best surgical and nonsurgical care available. They perform routine procedures and take on cases other physicians can’t handle. Their areas of expertise are varied, but they all share one philosophy: to provide the highest level of orthopedic care to patients.

Call (866) 938-7256 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Spine, Neck & Back Orthopedic Specialists

Mark Sokolowski, M.D.

Knee Orthopedic Specialists

Alfred Akkeron, M.D., Knee Replacement
Kris J. Alden, M.D., Ph.D., Knee Replacement
Edward Boone Brackett, M.D., Knee Replacement
Mark Cavalenes, M.D., Knee Replacement
Victor Romano, M.D., Knee Replacement
Thomas M. Smith, D.O., Knee Replacement

Hip Orthopedic Specialists

Alfred Akkeron, M.D., Hip Replacement
Kris J. Alden, M.D., Ph.D., Hip Replacement
Edward Boone Brackett, M.D., Hip Replacement
Mark Cavalenes, M.D., Hip Replacement
Victor Romano, M.D., Hip Replacement
Thomas M. Smith, D.O., Hip Replacement

Hand (and Wrist) Orthopedic Specialist

Richard Shin, M.D.
Neil Weinzweig, M.D. (Plastic Surgeon specializing in hand reconstruction)

Sports Medicine Orthopedic Specialists

Chadwick Prodromos, M.D.

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