Elevated Orthopedics
Discover local orthopedic care that is responsive, personalized, and compassionate – discover Elevated Orthopedic.
Orthopedics is the area of medicine that diagnoses and treats injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, such as bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, spine, and nerves. Samaritan is committed to offering comprehensive and inclusive Orthopedic services to patients of all ages.
Samaritan Orthopedics specializes in Carpal Tunnel release, hip and knee repair and replacement, upper extremity procedures, and more. Samaritan is the only health network in the area to offer MAKO robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery. Better care, convenient location, faster recovery.
Common Orthopedic Issues:
- AC Joint Reconstruction
- ACL and Multiligament Knee Reconstruction
- Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Biceps Tenodesis
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Fracture Care
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Knee Arthroscopic Surgery
- Labrum and instability
- Meniscus Repair
- Primary Total Knee & Hip Replacement
- Revision Total Knee & Hip Procedures
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger Release
- Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
Mako SmartRobotics™
Samaritan Orthopedics is the first practice in our region to offer MAKO robotic assisted joint replacement surgery.
Is Joint Replacement
right for you?
If you suffer from any of the symptoms below, you could be a candidate for joint replacement surgery. Talk to an orthopedic surgeon about your options.
- Other treatments, such as physical therapy, don’t relieve the pain.
- Pain that limits your everyday activities such as walking, bending, etc.
- Pain that continues while resting, either day or night
- Stiffness in a joint that limits your ability to move
- Little pain relief from anti-inflammatory drugs
- Have or are having unpleasant side effects from medications
Surgery Preparation:
If you are undergoing any surgery or procedure, please refer to information about being prepared for surgery. Being prepared for your surgery is vital, understanding Pre-Admission Testing, Anesthesia, and Post-Surgery Care is critical to the success of your surgery. Click HERE for more.
Meet Our Medical Team
Brian Zafonte, MD, PhD
Brian Zafonte, MD, PhD
Orthopedics
Biren Chokshi, MD, MS
Biren Chokshi, MD, MS
Orthopedics
Maurice Tom-Pack, MD
Maurice Tom-Pack, MD
Orthopedics
David Leu, MD
David Leu, MD
Orthopedics
Kyle J. Klahs, DO
Kyle J. Klahs, DO
Orthopedics
Griffin M. Biedron, MD
Griffin M. Biedron, MD
Orthopedics
Jonathan Jerome, PA-C
Jonathan Jerome, PA-C
Orthopedics
Ryan Blackwell, PA-C
Ryan Blackwell, PA-C
Orthopedics
Caitlin Winkler, PA-C
Caitlin Winkler, PA-C
Orthopedics
Andrew J. Zilka, PA-C
Andrew J. Zilka, PA-C
Orthopedics
Carl Petitto, OT, CHT
Carl Petitto, OT, CHT
Orthopedics
Ami M. Gydesen, OT
Ami M. Gydesen, OT
Occupational Medicine
Samaritan Orthopedics
22567 Summit Drive Building II
Watertown, NY 13601
P. 315-779-6784
F. 315-779-6799
