Orthopedic Services

Serving the healthcare needs of our community, MedWest Health System offers comprehensive orthopedic services:

General orthopedics
Hand and upper extremities
MedWest Sports Medicine
Mountain SpineCare

Board certified surgeons in general orthopedics, hand surgery, spine and neurosurgery are on staff at MedWest Health System:

Jeffrey Albea, M.D.
Christofer Catterson, M.D.
Paul Cutting, M.D.
William Handley, M.D.
Gerald King, M.D.
William Miller, M.D.
Quayle Neslen, M.D.
William Ralston, D.O.
Ryan Slechta, M.D.
Martin Senicki, D.O.
Lawrence Supik, M.D.

MedWest Health System also offers:

Imaging technologists
Specially trained nurses
Physical therapists
Occupational therapists
Certified athletic trainers

MedWest offers a comprehensive center for joint replacement that provides a team-focused approach educating patients about what will occur before, during and after joint replacement surgery. The center integrates efforts between patient and family, the surgeon, pre-op, the operating room, anesthesia, nursing, physical and occupational therapy and pharmacy, to provide a quality experience for joint replacement patients. The result of this integration is increased efficiency and better patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Whether you require emergency or scheduled orthopedic care, MedWest-Ortho is ready to serve you.

Western Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists — 452-4131
Mountain Spine — 452-8378
Sylva Orthopaedic Associates — 586-5531