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Cardinal welcomes two new specialities to growing practice
THE CARDINAL ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE WELCOMES TWO NEW SPECIALTIES TO GROWING PRACTICE
COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 30, 2011) - The Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute, central Ohio's largest and most comprehensive orthopaedic practice group, recently welcomed Dr. V. Brandon Thompson. Dr. Thompson is board certified in both physical medicine and rehabilitation and electrodiagnostic medicine. Garry Benford joins Dr. Thompson as personal fitness and wellness director at the practice's Physical Therapy & Performance Center.
V. Brandon Thompson, M.D.
Dr. Thompson will work cooperatively with Cardinal's team of board-certified orthopaedic surgeons to treat patients with disabling conditions utilizing medication and minimally invasive procedures, focusing on returning the patient to maximum independent function.
An undergraduate of DePauw University, he received his medical degree from Indiana School of Medicine. He did his residency at The Ohio State University Department of Physical Medicine and is board certified in both physical medicine and rehabilitation and electrodiagnostic medicine. His areas of interest include spine disorders, minimally invasive spine procedures, sports medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine.
Dr. Thompson is available to see patients at our Gahanna/Reynoldsburg location, where he will have access to MRI, physical therapy, x-ray and state-of-the-art fluoroscopy equipment. He holds privileges at the following hospitals: Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel West, Riverside Methodist Hospital and Grant Medical Center.
Garry Benford, M.S., personal fitness and wellness director
As personal fitness and wellness director at the Physical Therapy & Performance Center at The Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute, Garry Benford helps patients transition from physical therapy to a long-term, post-therapy fitness program. He also hosts a free, monthly workshop titled "401 Fitness: An Investment in You," focusing on the basics of nutrition and exercise.
A certified personal fitness trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, Garry holds a master's degree in exercise science and sports medicine from Slippery Rock University, where he was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009.
In 1989, he was inducted into the Powerlifting Hall of Fame and in 1990 he was named an Elite Level Powerlifter. He is an eight-time National Masters Powerlifting Champion; an American Masters Squat Record Holder at age 43; and a World Masters Bench Press Record Holder at age 53 following a series of joint replacement surgeries, including both shoulders and hips.
The practice also welcomes the following:
Jessica Rhominski, PA-C, Physician Assistant to Dr. Robert Durbin
Erin O'Brien, PA-C, Physician Assistant to Dr. Kenneth Westerheide
About The Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute: The Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute is the largest and most comprehensive orthopedic practice group in central Ohio, with a singular focus: To keep patients moving toward a healthy, independent and fully mobile life, at every stage.
The practice offers eight convenient locations and 28 board-certified orthopedic surgeons and musculoskeletal specialists, including: general orthopedists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists and fellowship-trained physicians in neck and spine, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, total joint replacement and reconstruction, sports medicine, knee, and shoulder. Patients also have access to a comprehensive list of related services, including MRI /imaging services, occupational hand therapy, and physical therapy at the state-of-the-art Physical Therapy & Performance Center. For more information, visit www.cardinalortho.com.
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