Wilcox Health Opens Newly-Expanded Bone & Joint Center at Kaua‘i Medical Clinic

Wilcox Health recently unveiled the newly-expanded Bone & Joint Center at Kaua‘i Medical Clinic to offer the only comprehensive orthopedic center on Kaua‘i.

“Our new Bone and Joint Center offers eight new patient rooms, including a state-of-the-art procedure room, for a total of 22 rooms dedicated to patient care,” said Jen H. Chahanovich, President and CEO of Wilcox Memorial Hospital. “We are very proud to have this new and expanded space that allows our team of physicians to continue to provide quality orthopedic care right here at home for our Kaua‘i community.”

Physicians at the Bone & Joint Center are board certified and have special expertise in the areas of sports medicine, pediatrics, foot and ankle, hand and upper extremity, arthritis, joint replacement, fracture care, and bone density evaluation and treatment. The Bone & Joint Center is home to Kaua‘i’s only podiatrist (foot doctor) and physiatrist (rehab/non-surgical care). A physician assistant, nurse practitioners and wound care specialist also round out the Wilcox Health Bone & Joint team.

The Bone & Joint Center works closely with nursing staff, physical therapists, wound care specialists, occupational therapists and other professionals to diagnose and treat conditions.

“This approach is important to manage the symptoms of an orthopedic condition, especially as many symptoms are chronic and change over time,” said Derek Johnson, DO, an orthopedic surgeon with the Wilcox Health Bone & Joint Center.

From the management of complex joint, muscle, and ligament disorders to sprains and strains, the Wilcox Health Bone & Joint team understands the importance of training, conditioning, and surgical and non-surgical treatment. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, visit wilcoxhealth.org/boneandjoint or call 245-1523.

About Wilcox Health:
Wilcox Health, which comprises Wilcox Memorial Hospital and Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, is an affiliate of Hawai‘i Pacific Health, one of the state’s largest health care providers.

Founded in 1938, Wilcox Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital dedicated to providing the Kaua‘i community with accessible, quality health care. The largest medical center on Kaua‘i, it is a state-of-the-art acute care facility with a full suite of services in more than 20 specialties including cardiology, emergency, family practice, gastroenterology, internal medicine, neurology, OB/GYN, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics and urology. Its 20-bed emergency department is the first neighbor island facility to obtain a Level III Trauma designation. The hospital also has four birthing suites, seven intensive care beds and 20 same-day surgery beds. The American Heart Association has recognized Wilcox in three areas of excellence: stroke (S) – gold plus award, heart failure (HF) – gold plus award, and atrial fibrillation (AFIB) – silver award. Wilcox has also received the QUEST citation of merit for high-value health care, and is recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission.

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic is the island’s largest clinic and only multi-specialty medical group. More than 85 physicians and mid-level providers offer care in 20 medical specialties. Learn more at wilcoxhealth.org.