Osteoarthritis of Hand near Franklin, OH

Biography: Anthony J. Checroun, MD is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He specializes in shoulder pathology, including athletic, traumatic and degenerative conditions; shoulder arthroscopy and shoulder replacement surgery; sports medicine; and general orthopedics. He completed a shoulder fellowship at the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopedic Institute in New York City, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Ohio. Dr. Checroun earned his medical degree from Indiana University. Dr. Checroun speaks English and French.

Biography: Scott Albright, MD is a board certified sports medicine physician. A graduate of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dr. Albright completed his residency and fellowship training in Sports Medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Dr. Albright serves as the team physician for Lakota East, Lakota West, Middletown Christian schools and Miami University, Middletown. He specializes in non-surgical orthopedic sports medicine and musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Albright is a fan of many recreational and competitive sports, especially those at The Ohio State University. He enjoys weight lifting, jet skiing, and spending time with his family. Dr. Albright is a Credentialed ImPACT® Consultant trained in treating concussions as well as administering and interpreting the ImPACT® test.

Biography: Michael B. Dulan, MD is a graduate of The Ohio State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in family practice at Franciscan Medical Center in Dayton. Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Dulan has served the Lebanon Community since 1997.

Biography: Eric Fester, MD graduated from the United State Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. He attended medical school at The Uniformed Services University of Health Services in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Fester completed his internship at David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, CA and his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base, TX. He completed an Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Fester is a diplomate and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. Dr. Fester offers the newest cartilage restoration technique available, matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) cartilage transplant. MACI transplant, a two-step procedure using the patient's own cartilage, is most effective for active patients, from their teens to 50s.