Luis Bolano, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic and hand surgeon. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a general surgical internship and orthopedic residency programs at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and a general surgical internship is fellowship trained in hand/upper extremity/microsurgery from The Hand Center of San Antonio.

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Dr. Smith is a graduate of the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University. He went on to complete orthopedic surgery residencies at both the University of Toledo Medical Center and the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. Additionally, he completed a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Andrews Research and Education Foundation in Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Dr. Smith is committed to Sports Medicine. During his college years, Dr. Smith was a member of the University of Tennessee football team, on the Georgetown College football team that won the NAIA National Championship, Captain of the Ohio Dominican University football team, and was able to provide medical coverage to professional teams such as the Tampa Bay Rays, the Washington Redskins, Auburn University, and many others. Today, he continues his involvement with sports outside of his practice as the Quarterbacks Coach for the Ironton (OH) High School football team.

Vivek S. Neginhal, M.D., is fellowship trained in total joint replacement at Lenox Hill Hospital, Cornell University, NY, with emphasis on surgical arthritis and uncommon primary joint replacements, as well as at the University of Chicago Hospital with emphasis on minimally invasive techniques and adult reconstruction surgeries of Hip and Knee. Additionally, he underwent Traumatology training at Baylor College of Medicine, TX.

Dr. Karim Boukhemis was born in Nitro WV, to Dr. Rabah and Dawne Boukhemis. At the age of 3, his family moved to West Pea Ridge where he would grow up through high school. Karim was a standout soccer player in high school where he was Midfielder of the year. He was then recruited to play soccer at Marshall University where he would later meet his future wife, Josi Boukhemis, who was a cheerleader at the time. After a successful career in soccer, he was accepted to Med school at Marshall where he pursued a career in Orthopaedics. From 2011 to 2017 he completed his residency at West Virginia University with extensive research experience as the research resident from 2012-2013. After completion of his Orthopaedic residency at WVU, he pursued a foot and ankle fellowship at the University of California at Davis in Sacramento. He directly cared for the Sacramento Republic, and the Reno 1878 professional soccer teams. There he crafted his specialty from the lineage of the founders of Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery such as Dr. Mann, Dr. Anderson, and Dr. Sullivan. Mentors, Dr. Giza, and Dr. Lundeen, whom Dr. Boukhemis directly trained under, specialized in all aspects of foot and ankle from sports injuries to Charcot reconstructions. Included in his training was 2 weeks spent abroad in Sydney, Australia where he worked side by side with Dr. Martin Sullivan. His practice encompasses all aspects of foot and ankle from limb salvage to sports injuries such as Achilles ruptures. In addition to a focus on foot and ankle, Dr. Boukhemis sees an array of general orthopedic issues. This son of Marshall is proud to be home and serving his community.

Steven C. Lochow, M.D., a board certified orthopedic surgeon, received his medical degree from Marshall University School of Medicine. He completed an orthopedic residency in Greenville, South Carolina. He completed a trauma fellowship at Duke University Medical Center where he trained to perform Anterior Hip Replacement. His special areas of treatment include pediatric, adult, and geriatric fractures. He also specializes in hip replacement including the anterior approach and is certified to perform Birmingham Total Hip Replacements. Dr. Lochow is a selected member of the AO North American Trauma Faculty where he has the responsibility of traveling nationally to teach other physicians and staff about fracture care.

Kevin Brown, DPM, earned his podiatric degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. From 2005-2007, Dr. Brown was in private practice in Louisville, Kentucky before joining our practice. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. Dr. Brown joined Scott Orthopedic Center in 2007. From 2005-2007 he was in private practice in Louisville, KY.

Thomas F. Scott, MD, is a long-standing and distinguished member of the Tri-state medical community. Formerly a managing partner of Scott Orthopedic Center, he is available for consultations of adult and pediatric orthopedic cases.

Robert W. Lowe, M.D., a board certified orthopedic surgeon, earned his doctor of medicine degree from Vanderbilt University and completed his internship, general surgical residency and residency in orthopedic surgery at the Vanderbilt Medical Center. A member of Scott Orthopedic Center since 1971, he specializes in spine disorders and non-operative orthopedics, as well as medical evaluations.

Bethany is a nationally certified Physician Assistant. She earned her Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Duquesne University, where she graduated Cum Laude. Bethany has twelve years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practitioner, including Orthopedic experience in surgical assists and management of office and hospital patients.

Michael is a nationally certified physician assistant specializing in orthopedics. He earned his Bachelor of Science with emphasis in biology from Marshall University, his Bachelor of Science in physician assistant studies from the College of West Virginia and his Master of Science in physician assistant studies from Touro College of Health Sciences. Michael has been practicing as a physician assistant since 2002 with experience as a first assist in total joint replacements and arthroscopic surgery as well as managing patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings since 2012. Michael is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Ohio Association of Physician Assistants.

Tessa is a certified nurse practitioner. She earned her masters of science in nursing at Chamberlain University and her undergraduate at Marshall University. She is board certified as a family nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and certified as a Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) in surgery. Prior to earning her masters degree, she has 15 years of surgical experience specializing in orthopedic surgery, trauma, and total joints.

Amanda earned her Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Marshall University / St. Mary’s School of Nursing, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Prior to earning her Master of Science in Nursing from Ohio University, she gained over fourteen years of experience in Neuro-trauma and Orthopedics, including management of patients in joint replacement and orthopedic trauma. Amanda now works as a licensed Advanced Practitioner for Vivek Neginhal, M.D. at Scott Orthopedics.

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