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Robert Vraney, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon practicing at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, which has locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana.

Dr. Vraney has extensive experience and expertise in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Dr. Vraney has a particular interest in degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine, including disc disease and spinal stenosis. He is well-versed in the latest surgical techniques, including minimally invasive spinal surgery.

He takes a personal, interactive approach to patient care. He sees each patient as an individual with unique circumstances, goals, and expectations. The common denominator is the need to understand their condition, its causes, its natural history, and its treatment options. 

Many patients are often surprised to learn that the majority of problems can be treated without surgery. Consequently, Dr. Vraney emphasizes the educational component of each patient interaction, as it allows patients to become maximally involved with their medical decisions.

When not taking care of patients, Dr. Vraney enjoys spending time with his wife and their two boys. His hobbies include golf, travel, home improvement tasks, and following his beloved Chicago sports teams.

Jeremy Schafer, PT, MPT, ECS, is a physical therapist at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, with locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana. He holds prior certification in orthopaedics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists of the American Physical Therapy Association and current certification in clinical electrophysiology. Jeremy enjoys developing new skills and techniques to provide his patients with the best results possible. 

He began his physical therapy career after completing his undergraduate coursework for pre-physical therapy at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He received early acceptance to the physical therapy program at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, earning his Masters of Physical Therapy. After earning his Master’s Degree, he attended Rocky Mountain University in Provo, Utah, where he learned about electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction study (NCS) testing. He continued to develop his knowledge about this type of testing to detect injuries and nerve damage more accurately.

Jeremy brings innovative forms of treatment to Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, sharing his expertise and skill set with the team. He appreciates learning novel methods of physical therapy with emphasis on rehabilitation, knee and shoulder injuries, spine care, and nerve injuries. 

In his free time, Jeremy enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as bass fishing and hunting. He looks forward to getting to know new patients at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, helping them reach their goals. 

Anthony Czaplicki III, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc. Dr. Czaplicki works with his Physician Assistant, Erin Haaf at OA's locations in Henderson, KY, and Newburgh and Evansville, IN. His fellowship training focused on joint replacement surgery, advancing his knowledge in this aspect of orthopaedic care. Dr. Czaplicki has a great passion for providing healthcare and helping his patients reach their goals.

He received his Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy from the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. He then went on to practice as an occupational therapist for hand therapy at the Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, and later as an occupational therapist at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. 

After this, he furthered his education, earning his Master of Science in cellular and integrative physiology from Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana. During his last year of his master’s program, he began medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. Upon earning his degree, he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, later becoming the chief resident. 

Dr. Czaplicki stepped into his role as an orthopaedic surgeon, serving as the orthopaedic house officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He later worked as the orthopaedic house officer at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio, and Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to his accomplishments, Dr. Czaplicki has participated in several publications involving total knee arthroplasty and other knee-related complications, furthering his expertise and skill set. 

In his free time, Dr. Czaplicki enjoys spending time with his wife and four children and spending time outdoors, hiking, and traveling. He appreciates the opportunity to provide for his patients at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, and he looks forward to getting to know new patients. 

Cameron Metzger, MD is the newest addition to our thriving medical practice at Orthopaedic Associates. He is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in Adult Reconstruction of the hip and knee, including complex primary and revision joint replacements. Dr. Metzger is very passionate about improving the quality of life of his patients by providing high quality orthopaedic care.

He completed his medical school and residency training at Indiana University School of Medicine. He then completed his fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Harvard Medical School’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. At Harvard, Dr. Metzger trained under some of the most renowned surgeons in the country. He has received an impressive number of awards and honors for his research, leadership skills, and humanistic qualities. During his training, he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society for his high academic standing, leadership, and professionalism. He was also a member of the esteemed Gold Humanism Honor Society for demonstrating excellence in humanistic clinical care, leadership, compassion, and dedication to service.

Dr. Metzger has contributed his knowledge and wisdom to numerous publications and presentations. Some of his research interests includes quantifying surgical operations and measuring patient outcomes in multiple injured patients, evaluating patient satisfaction and impact of joint line restoration in revision knee arthroplasty, and assessing the efficacy of non-operative modalities in patients with shoulder arthritis.

Dr. Metzger is a Southern Indiana native where he lives with his wife Alex, who is a local dentist. Throughout his extensive medical training, he has prioritized time for volunteering in his local community. He loves spending time with his wife, their dog Lionel, family, and friends. He also enjoys weightlifting, golfing, and running in his spare time. He is an avid supporter of the Indiana Hoosiers.

Isaac Fehrenbacher, MD, is an orthopaedic trauma surgeon at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, which has locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Fehrenbacher has over a decade of experience performing surgery on patients and delivering positive results. He strives to create a safe and comfortable atmosphere for his patients, ensuring he will provide the best possible care. 

He started his education at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, receiving his Bachelor of Science in general health science. Shortly after, he attended Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana, earning his Doctor of Medicine. During his school years, he developed noteworthy leadership skills, participating as the trip leader of a medical mission group that provided primary care to individuals in Quito, Ecuador, through the Purdue University Timmy Foundation. He also served as the co-chair and trip leader for the Habitat for Humanity group at Indiana University School of Medicine Helping Habitat.

Dr. Fehrenbacher completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Indiana University School of Medicine, followed by an orthopaedic trauma fellowship at IU Health Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He contributed to many research projects over the years as well, helping develop research questions that involve complications of spinal surgery and physiological responses to surgery. 

Demonstrating dedication to his field of work, Dr. Fehrenbacher has participated in many committees and courses, such as a Stryker pelvic surgeon dissection course in Seattle, Washington, and the IU Orthopaedics Program Evaluation Committee. He continues to develop his knowledge and skillset, learning about novel orthopaedic techniques to better provide for his patients at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc.

Robert Vraney, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon practicing at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, which has locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana.

Dr. Vraney has extensive experience and expertise in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Dr. Vraney has a particular interest in degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine, including disc disease and spinal stenosis. He is well-versed in the latest surgical techniques, including minimally invasive spinal surgery.

He takes a personal, interactive approach to patient care. He sees each patient as an individual with unique circumstances, goals, and expectations. The common denominator is the need to understand their condition, its causes, its natural history, and its treatment options. 

Many patients are often surprised to learn that the majority of problems can be treated without surgery. Consequently, Dr. Vraney emphasizes the educational component of each patient interaction, as it allows patients to become maximally involved with their medical decisions.

When not taking care of patients, Dr. Vraney enjoys spending time with his wife and their two boys. His hobbies include golf, travel, home improvement tasks, and following his beloved Chicago sports teams.

Daniel Emerson, MD, is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, which has locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has multiple orthopaedic interests, including trauma, adult reconstruction (total joint replacement), shoulder and knee surgery, and general orthopaedics. 

Dr. Emerson’s special area of expertise is sports medicine, as he obtained the ABOS Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine in November 2010. A common but complicated sports injury that he treats is ACL tears and subsequent reconstruction. Dealing with a very active population during his nine years in the military gave him the opportunity to perform hundreds of ACL reconstructions, perfecting the latest advances in surgical management, including anatomic graft placement using the anteromedial portal and double bundle through a single tunnel.

Other special interests of Dr. Emerson include all aspects of workman’s comp injuries and treatments, including causation, return-to-work, permanent impairments, depositions, and independent medical examinations. His particular surgical interests and expertise include managing carpal tunnel syndrome, knee replacement, anterior hip replacement, anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement, and all aspects of shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

Dr. Emerson was born and raised in Evansville and attended Central High School. He graduated with honors from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. Following medical school, he served in the Army and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. His final four years in the Army were spent at Fort Benning, Georgia, completing a tour of duty in Iraq in 2008 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and acting as Chief and General Staff of Orthopaedics at Martin Army Community Hospital.

Dr. Emerson is a former NCAA All-American wrestler and is very excited and humbled to be back in our local community and have the opportunity to care for the region’s athletes and local citizens. When not taking care of patients, he enjoys corralling his four children, spending time with his wife and family, traveling, reading, playing guitar and piano, and being outdoors. Dr. Emerson and his wife are a part of the local running community and completed multiple marathons and half-marathons together.

Jeremy Schafer, PT, MPT, ECS, is a physical therapist at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, with locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana. He holds prior certification in orthopaedics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists of the American Physical Therapy Association and current certification in clinical electrophysiology. Jeremy enjoys developing new skills and techniques to provide his patients with the best results possible. 

He began his physical therapy career after completing his undergraduate coursework for pre-physical therapy at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He received early acceptance to the physical therapy program at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, earning his Masters of Physical Therapy. After earning his Master’s Degree, he attended Rocky Mountain University in Provo, Utah, where he learned about electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction study (NCS) testing. He continued to develop his knowledge about this type of testing to detect injuries and nerve damage more accurately.

Jeremy brings innovative forms of treatment to Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, sharing his expertise and skill set with the team. He appreciates learning novel methods of physical therapy with emphasis on rehabilitation, knee and shoulder injuries, spine care, and nerve injuries. 

In his free time, Jeremy enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as bass fishing and hunting. He looks forward to getting to know new patients at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, helping them reach their goals. 

James Goris, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained, orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, which has locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana. He was raised in Logansport, Indiana, and moved to the Evansville area in 1996. He has been treating patients at Orthopaedic Associates since August of 1996. 

Dr. Goris completed his undergraduate work at Indiana University and joined the elite group of students allowed to advance to medical school after only three years. Dr. Goris continued to excel and graduated from Indiana University Medical School with high honors in 1990. Post-graduation, he began a five-year residency program at Indiana University Hospitals with completion in 1995.

He undertook fellowship training in arthroscopy and sports medicine at the University of Wisconsin. This fellowship program was an optional extra year of training beyond residency that concentrated on surgical and nonsurgical management of athletic injuries, primarily focusing on the knee and shoulder.

His surgical interests include ACL reconstruction, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, and rotator cuff repair. Other special interests include total hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacement surgeries. Additionally, he has been performing limited incision partial knee replacements for fifteen years. Dr. Goris has extensive surgical experience. In 2017, he performed more than 600 outpatient surgeries and over 250 joint replacements. Despite his surgical expertise, Dr. Goris finds great satisfaction in improving patients’ lives without surgery.

To diversify his knowledge, Dr. Goris was given the opportunity to work with various sports teams, including the Indianapolis Colts, Wisconsin Badgers, University of Southern Indiana Eagles, University of Evansville Purple Aces, and multiple surrounding high school teams.

Dr. Goris is happily married to his wife, Lori, and they are proud parents to five kids. Dr. Goris is a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He also has children attending Memorial High School, where they compete on soccer and swim teams. Dr. Goris enjoys spending time with his family, especially at Lake Barkley and on vacation. He also enjoys golfing, cycling, and running.

Anthony Czaplicki III, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc. Dr. Czaplicki works with his Physician Assistant, Erin Haaf at OA's locations in Henderson, KY, and Newburgh and Evansville, IN. His fellowship training focused on joint replacement surgery, advancing his knowledge in this aspect of orthopaedic care. Dr. Czaplicki has a great passion for providing healthcare and helping his patients reach their goals.

He received his Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy from the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. He then went on to practice as an occupational therapist for hand therapy at the Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, and later as an occupational therapist at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. 

After this, he furthered his education, earning his Master of Science in cellular and integrative physiology from Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana. During his last year of his master’s program, he began medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. Upon earning his degree, he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, later becoming the chief resident. 

Dr. Czaplicki stepped into his role as an orthopaedic surgeon, serving as the orthopaedic house officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He later worked as the orthopaedic house officer at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio, and Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to his accomplishments, Dr. Czaplicki has participated in several publications involving total knee arthroplasty and other knee-related complications, furthering his expertise and skill set. 

In his free time, Dr. Czaplicki enjoys spending time with his wife and four children and spending time outdoors, hiking, and traveling. He appreciates the opportunity to provide for his patients at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, and he looks forward to getting to know new patients. 

Aaron Mull, MD, is one of the orthopaedic surgeons practicing at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, which has locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana. 

As a hand surgeon with training in plastic and reconstructive surgery, the types of conditions Dr. Mull treats and surgeries performed are more varied than the norm. He manages diseases of the hand and wrist that one may commonly think of, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or trigger finger, as well as traumatic injuries to the hand, wrist, and forearm. As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Mull also treats a wide variety of conditions that affect the entire body, including scar revision or complex microsurgery.

With a special interest in reconstructive hand surgery, Dr. Mull has undergone training in both reconstructive plastic surgery and an orthopaedic hand fellowship which has given him a well-rounded understanding of complex problems of the arm, wrist, and hand. He treats various ailments, from arthritis to peripheral nerve injuries.

His goal as a board-certified surgeon in plastic surgery by the ABPS –with a subspecialty certification in hand surgery – is to provide complete care to the patient and maximize functional outcomes. Every patient and every hand is unique and requires a different care plan. Patients will leave the office feeling more informed about their conditions and understand the treatment options for their specific issue, which often includes both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

Douglas Lowery, MD, is one of the orthopaedic surgeons practicing at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, which has locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana. 

Dr. Lowery is a native Hoosier who graduated with honors from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgical training in Ohio, followed by advanced fellowship training in sports medicine and minimally invasive surgery in Colorado. He continues to pursue the latest advances in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Lowery is recognized as a leading innovator in patient care and education. Each year he teaches other surgeons how to use the newest technologies for both arthroscopy and joint replacement as course faculty performing lectures and lab presentations across the United States. In the last eight years, Dr. Lowery has lectured over 45 times, providing education and laboratory instruction to over 800 orthopaedic surgeons.

He now enjoys providing the same high level of orthopaedic care to patients in the Evansville area that he did as part of the medical team caring for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies. A former college football player who still maintains an active lifestyle, Dr. Lowery understands the importance of a successful return to activity for athletes of all levels and ages.

Outside of work, Dr. Lowery enjoys art, live music, and outdoor recreational activities with his family.

Cameron Metzger, MD is the newest addition to our thriving medical practice at Orthopaedic Associates. He is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in Adult Reconstruction of the hip and knee, including complex primary and revision joint replacements. Dr. Metzger is very passionate about improving the quality of life of his patients by providing high quality orthopaedic care.

He completed his medical school and residency training at Indiana University School of Medicine. He then completed his fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Harvard Medical School’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. At Harvard, Dr. Metzger trained under some of the most renowned surgeons in the country. He has received an impressive number of awards and honors for his research, leadership skills, and humanistic qualities. During his training, he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society for his high academic standing, leadership, and professionalism. He was also a member of the esteemed Gold Humanism Honor Society for demonstrating excellence in humanistic clinical care, leadership, compassion, and dedication to service.

Dr. Metzger has contributed his knowledge and wisdom to numerous publications and presentations. Some of his research interests includes quantifying surgical operations and measuring patient outcomes in multiple injured patients, evaluating patient satisfaction and impact of joint line restoration in revision knee arthroplasty, and assessing the efficacy of non-operative modalities in patients with shoulder arthritis.

Dr. Metzger is a Southern Indiana native where he lives with his wife Alex, who is a local dentist. Throughout his extensive medical training, he has prioritized time for volunteering in his local community. He loves spending time with his wife, their dog Lionel, family, and friends. He also enjoys weightlifting, golfing, and running in his spare time. He is an avid supporter of the Indiana Hoosiers.

Robert Vraney, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon practicing at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, which has locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana.

Dr. Vraney has extensive experience and expertise in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Dr. Vraney has a particular interest in degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine, including disc disease and spinal stenosis. He is well-versed in the latest surgical techniques, including minimally invasive spinal surgery.

He takes a personal, interactive approach to patient care. He sees each patient as an individual with unique circumstances, goals, and expectations. The common denominator is the need to understand their condition, its causes, its natural history, and its treatment options. 

Many patients are often surprised to learn that the majority of problems can be treated without surgery. Consequently, Dr. Vraney emphasizes the educational component of each patient interaction, as it allows patients to become maximally involved with their medical decisions.

When not taking care of patients, Dr. Vraney enjoys spending time with his wife and their two boys. His hobbies include golf, travel, home improvement tasks, and following his beloved Chicago sports teams.

Daniel Emerson, MD, is a skilled orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, which has locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has multiple orthopaedic interests, including trauma, adult reconstruction (total joint replacement), shoulder and knee surgery, and general orthopaedics. 

Dr. Emerson’s special area of expertise is sports medicine, as he obtained the ABOS Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine in November 2010. A common but complicated sports injury that he treats is ACL tears and subsequent reconstruction. Dealing with a very active population during his nine years in the military gave him the opportunity to perform hundreds of ACL reconstructions, perfecting the latest advances in surgical management, including anatomic graft placement using the anteromedial portal and double bundle through a single tunnel.

Other special interests of Dr. Emerson include all aspects of workman’s comp injuries and treatments, including causation, return-to-work, permanent impairments, depositions, and independent medical examinations. His particular surgical interests and expertise include managing carpal tunnel syndrome, knee replacement, anterior hip replacement, anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement, and all aspects of shoulder and knee arthroscopy.

Dr. Emerson was born and raised in Evansville and attended Central High School. He graduated with honors from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. Following medical school, he served in the Army and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. His final four years in the Army were spent at Fort Benning, Georgia, completing a tour of duty in Iraq in 2008 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and acting as Chief and General Staff of Orthopaedics at Martin Army Community Hospital.

Dr. Emerson is a former NCAA All-American wrestler and is very excited and humbled to be back in our local community and have the opportunity to care for the region’s athletes and local citizens. When not taking care of patients, he enjoys corralling his four children, spending time with his wife and family, traveling, reading, playing guitar and piano, and being outdoors. Dr. Emerson and his wife are a part of the local running community and completed multiple marathons and half-marathons together.

Jeremy Schafer, PT, MPT, ECS, is a physical therapist at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, with locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana. He holds prior certification in orthopaedics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists of the American Physical Therapy Association and current certification in clinical electrophysiology. Jeremy enjoys developing new skills and techniques to provide his patients with the best results possible. 

He began his physical therapy career after completing his undergraduate coursework for pre-physical therapy at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He received early acceptance to the physical therapy program at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, earning his Masters of Physical Therapy. After earning his Master’s Degree, he attended Rocky Mountain University in Provo, Utah, where he learned about electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction study (NCS) testing. He continued to develop his knowledge about this type of testing to detect injuries and nerve damage more accurately.

Jeremy brings innovative forms of treatment to Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, sharing his expertise and skill set with the team. He appreciates learning novel methods of physical therapy with emphasis on rehabilitation, knee and shoulder injuries, spine care, and nerve injuries. 

In his free time, Jeremy enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as bass fishing and hunting. He looks forward to getting to know new patients at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, helping them reach their goals. 

James Goris, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained, orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, which has locations in Henderson, Kentucky, and Newburgh and Evansville, Indiana. He was raised in Logansport, Indiana, and moved to the Evansville area in 1996. He has been treating patients at Orthopaedic Associates since August of 1996. 

Dr. Goris completed his undergraduate work at Indiana University and joined the elite group of students allowed to advance to medical school after only three years. Dr. Goris continued to excel and graduated from Indiana University Medical School with high honors in 1990. Post-graduation, he began a five-year residency program at Indiana University Hospitals with completion in 1995.

He undertook fellowship training in arthroscopy and sports medicine at the University of Wisconsin. This fellowship program was an optional extra year of training beyond residency that concentrated on surgical and nonsurgical management of athletic injuries, primarily focusing on the knee and shoulder.

His surgical interests include ACL reconstruction, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, and rotator cuff repair. Other special interests include total hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacement surgeries. Additionally, he has been performing limited incision partial knee replacements for fifteen years. Dr. Goris has extensive surgical experience. In 2017, he performed more than 600 outpatient surgeries and over 250 joint replacements. Despite his surgical expertise, Dr. Goris finds great satisfaction in improving patients’ lives without surgery.

To diversify his knowledge, Dr. Goris was given the opportunity to work with various sports teams, including the Indianapolis Colts, Wisconsin Badgers, University of Southern Indiana Eagles, University of Evansville Purple Aces, and multiple surrounding high school teams.

Dr. Goris is happily married to his wife, Lori, and they are proud parents to five kids. Dr. Goris is a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He also has children attending Memorial High School, where they compete on soccer and swim teams. Dr. Goris enjoys spending time with his family, especially at Lake Barkley and on vacation. He also enjoys golfing, cycling, and running.

Anthony Czaplicki III, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc. Dr. Czaplicki works with his Physician Assistant, Erin Haaf at OA's locations in Henderson, KY, and Newburgh and Evansville, IN. His fellowship training focused on joint replacement surgery, advancing his knowledge in this aspect of orthopaedic care. Dr. Czaplicki has a great passion for providing healthcare and helping his patients reach their goals.

He received his Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy from the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. He then went on to practice as an occupational therapist for hand therapy at the Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, and later as an occupational therapist at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. 

After this, he furthered his education, earning his Master of Science in cellular and integrative physiology from Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana. During his last year of his master’s program, he began medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. Upon earning his degree, he completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, later becoming the chief resident. 

Dr. Czaplicki stepped into his role as an orthopaedic surgeon, serving as the orthopaedic house officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He later worked as the orthopaedic house officer at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio, and Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to his accomplishments, Dr. Czaplicki has participated in several publications involving total knee arthroplasty and other knee-related complications, furthering his expertise and skill set. 

In his free time, Dr. Czaplicki enjoys spending time with his wife and four children and spending time outdoors, hiking, and traveling. He appreciates the opportunity to provide for his patients at Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, and he looks forward to getting to know new patients.