Clinical Staff
Our staff consists of over 70 highly skilled, caring individuals whom average more than 15 years of experience in the field of Orthotics and Prosthetics. We are a family owned and run business and have been for over 100 years.
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Rick Abbott- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotic Fitter
- Specializations:
- Lower Extremity Orthotics, Prefabricated Orthotics
- Education:
- Harmarville Rehabilitation Institute
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Tori Andrews- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Upper and lower prosthetics, pediatrics, cranial remolding and general orthotics
- Education:
- Bachelors from Point Park University, Northwestern University‘s Orthotics and Prosthetics Program
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Hannah Baker- Credentials:
- Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer & American Heart Association CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor
- Education:
- Bachelors in Athletic Training from Kent State University
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Frank Batoha- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Lower Extremity, Spinal Upper Extremity, Pedorthics, Trauma
- Education:
- Orthotic Specialist USAF- Wilford Hall Med Center, Lackland AFB San Antonio, Tx. Harrisburg CC AA Liberal Arts Life Clinical Sciences. Shelby State CC Orthotic Clinical Certificate. ABC Certified Orthotist
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Matthew Baughman- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Lower extremity prosthetics, Upper extremity prosthetics, Adult orthotics
- Education:
- B.S. Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics from California State University-Dominquez Hills
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Bob Bengele
Hospital Team Lead- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Patients in Hospital Enviornment
- Education:
- Associate Degree, Median School of Allied Health Careers
ABC Certified Orthotist
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Mark Boardley- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Prosthetics, General Orthotics
- Education:
- M.S. in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Pittsburgh
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Drew Buffat
Prosthetics Team Lead- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist
- Specializations:
- Pediatrics, microprocessor knee/ankle
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, minor in Psychology, University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point
Masters in Theology, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Certificate Program in Prosthetics, University of Minnesota/Century College
ABC Certified Prosthetist
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Caroline Calabrese- Credentials:
- Resident
- Education:
- MSPO at the University of Hartford
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Tom Carfagna- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Physician office care, sports injuries
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Slippery Rock University
Certificate Program in Orthotics, Northwestern University
ABC Certified Orthotist
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Gina Colosimo- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Pediatric Orthotics, Scoliosis, Cranial Remolding, Upper and Lower Limb Prosthetics
- Education:
- BFA in Industrial Design, Rochester Institute of Technology;
Immersion in Advertising and Public Relations; Rochester Institute of Technology;
Masters of Prosthetic and Orthotics, Northwestern University
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Rick Conrad- Credentials:
- Certification Orthotist Prosthetist
- Specializations:
- Prosthetics, General orthotics
- Education:
- Carnegie Mellon
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Anthony Dellostritto- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Lower extremity Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Education:
- Masters of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Concordia University St. Paul.
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Jake Dennison
Regional Manager - Central- Credentials:
- Licensed Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Pediatrics, Geriatrics
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Health Services, Point Park University
Certification in Prosthetics, Northwestern University, O&P technology, Median School
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Gina DiFranco- Credentials:
- Certified Fitter - orthotics
- Education:
- BS in Athletic Training - Waynesburg College
MS in Athletic Training - California University of PA
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license - CCAC AS
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Jenna DiMenno- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Pediatric orthotics, General orthotics, Cranial remolding, Scoliosis, Adult Orthotics, Lower Extremity Prosthetics
- Education:
- B.S. in Rehabilitation Science and a Certificate in Pathokinesiology from the University of Pittsburgh, Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center
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Robert (Bob) Dobson III- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist
- Specializations:
- Lower extremity prosthetics, Upper extremity prosthetics
- Education:
- Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center
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Robert (Bobby) Dobson IV- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Prosthetics, General Orthotics
- Education:
- M.S. in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Pittsburgh
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Scott Emler
Regional Manager - South/West- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- General orthotics, Pediatric orthotics
- Education:
- Orthotics degree Median School in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
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David Espy- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist, Certified Pedorthist
- Specializations:
- Lower Leg, Foot and Ankle
- Education:
- B. A. Business Administration, Thiel College 1990.
A. Orthotic and Prosthetic Technology, Median School 1995.
Pedorthic Training, Oklahoma State University, 2000.
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Eugene (Gene) Flenner, Jr- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Prosthetics, Scoliosis, General orthotics
- Education:
- Point Park University earning a degree in Public Health
Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center
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Isabel Gonzalez- Credentials:
- Resident
- Specializations:
- Pediatrics, Cranial Remolding Orthotics
- Education:
- Bachelor of Art in Kinesiology, Rice University; Masters of Prosthetics and Orthotics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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Katie Jeter- Credentials:
- Resident
- Education:
- MSPO at University of Pittsburgh
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Bobbi Johnson
Regional Manager - North- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Lower Extremity, Diabetic & Neuropathic Footcare
- Education:
- Penn State University
ABC Certified Orthotist
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Sarah Katchpole- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Pediatric orthotics, cranial remolding, general orthotics
- Education:
- BA in Geology from Smith College
MS in Prosthetics and Orthotics from University of Pittsburgh
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Adam Kiser- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Lower limb prosthetics and general orthotics
- Education:
- Practitioner Degrees from Century College in Minnesota
BS in Human resources Metropolitan State University
Residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals
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Donny Kuhl Jr.- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Pediatric orthotics, Cranial remolding, Prosthetics, General orthotics
- Education:
- Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center
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Peter Leimkuehler
Clinical Director Prosthetics & Adult Orthotics- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Prosthetics, General Orthotics, Adult rehabilitation orthotic management
- Education:
- Ohio University Bachelor’s Degree in Specialized Studies
Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center
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Bill Linnert- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist, Certified Pedorthist
- Specializations:
- Pediatric orthotics, Cranial remolding, General orthotics
- Education:
- Certification in orthotics from Harmerville Rehabilitation Program
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Brian Lust- Credentials:
- Orthotic Fitter
- Specializations:
- Physician Office of Orthotics
- Education:
- University of pittsburgh of Nursing LPN
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Dave McFarlane- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist, Certified Pedorthist
- Specializations:
- Functional Neuromuscular stimulators, Lower Extremity, Trauma Care
- Education:
- Northwestern University, Certificate in Orthotics
Oklahoma State University, Certificate in Pedorthics
Duquesne University, BS, Health Information Systems
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Tom Morgan- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist
- Specializations:
- All orthotic care
- Education:
- Associate Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics Technology, Median School of Allied Health Careers
ABC Certified Orthotist
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Laura Mullin
Clinical Director Pediatric Orthotics- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Pediatric Orthotics, Cranial remolding, Scoliosis, Spina bifida /cerebral palsy management
- Education:
- Ohio University Bachelor’s Degree in Specialized Studies
Northwestern University‘s Orthotics - Prosthetics Center
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Lindsay Pauline- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Custom Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices
- Education:
- B.S. in Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Kent State University Masters of Prosthetics and Orthotics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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Dale Pavlik- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Geriatrics
- Education:
- New York University Certificate in Orthotics and Prosthetics
Pediatric Dafo course
Boston Brace course
Camp Orthotist course
BOCO, Orthotist
ABC, CO
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Doug Pawlak- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist
- Specializations:
- General orthotics, Adult rehabilitation orthotic management
- Education:
- Harmarville Technician Training Institute
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Dennis Peck- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotic Fitter, Certified Pedorthist
- Specializations:
- Lower Extremity and Spinal Bracing, Diabetic foot care, General Orthotics.
- Education:
- ABC certified Orthotic Fitter
ABC certified Pedorthist from Kennesaw State University
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Dustin Pringle- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist
- Specializations:
- General orthotics
- Education:
- Median School of Allied Health
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Joe Rizzo- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist, Certified Pedorthist
- Specializations:
- Lower extremity, foot orthotics
- Education:
- Oklahoma State Univeristy
Pedorthic Pre-Certification course
BCP Certification Test
Camp fitter course
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Chris Rose- Credentials:
- Certified Fitter of Orthotics
- Specializations:
- Bracing and Sports Injuries
- Education:
- SUNY Cortland, BS Physical Education, Concentration Athletic Training; Frostburg State University, MS Human Performance; NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer; ABC Certified Fitter of Orthoics
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Mark Sabatini- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Custom/General Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Education:
- B.S. in Kinesiology, Penn State University, Masters of Science, Orthotics and Prosthetics, University of Pittsburgh
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Jody Sarno- Credentials:
- Certified Pedorthist, Certified Fitter of Orthotics
- Specializations:
- Diabetic footcare & Sports Injuries
- Education:
- ABC Certified Pedorthist
ABC Certified Fitter of Orthotics
WOL Bible Institute , University of Michigan Anatomy Course
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Tiffany Schachner- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- All care
- Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences, La Roche College
Masters of Science, Orthotics and Prosthetics, University of Pittsburgh
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Bjoern Schmidt- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Lower extremity Prosthetics
- Education:
- ISPO certified category I professional Prosthetist-Orthotist. Master in Orthotics and Prosthetics,
Bundesfachschule for Orthopedics and Prosthetics,
Dortmund, Germany (Federal Academy of Orthopedic
Technology, http://www.otbufa.de/) Certification for Orthotist and Prosthetist,
Vocational College for Mechanics of Bremen
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Tom Shearer- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist, Pediatric Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Pediatrics
- Education:
- ABC Certification
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Kate Shipley- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist
- Specializations:
- Amputee Independent Living Issues
- Education:
- B.S. in Kinesiology, Penn State University
Certification in Prosthetics, Northwestern University
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Ray Sibert- Credentials:
- Certified Pedorthist
- Specializations:
- lower extemity orthotics
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Ali Sinagra- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist, Pediatric Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Pediatrics, Cranial Remolding Helmets, Scoliosis Bracing
- Education:
- ABC Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Masters of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics, University of Pittsburgh
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Eric Watt- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist, Certified Orthotist
- Specializations:
- All orthotics, upper/lower/spinal
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Health Services, Point Park University
Specialized Technology Degree:Orthotics and Prosthetics, Median School of Allied Health
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Dan Wilson
Regional Operations Director- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist, Certified Pedorthist
- Specializations:
- Scoliosis
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Business, Virginia Tech
Certificate Program in Orthotics, Northwestern University
ABC Certified Orthotist
Scholl School of Podiatry Certificate Program
BCP Certified Pedorthist
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Ben Yockey- Credentials:
- Certified Orthotist
- Specializations:
- General Orthotics
- Education:
- Median School of Allied Health
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Mike Zimmerman
Regional Manager - East- Credentials:
- Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
- Specializations:
- Prosthetics, General Orthotics
- Education:
- Northeast Metro Technical College in Prosthetics Technology