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Patients can call 513-354-3700 to schedule with Dr. Swank.

Dr. Michael Swank is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine who specializes in hip and knee surgery. After completing medical school as well as his residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, he went on to complete fellowships in both Adult Reconstructive Surgery and Reconstructive Spinal Surgery.

Dr. Swank is a pioneer in minimally-invasive computer and robotic-assisted hip and knee surgery. He is appointed President and Medical Director of Cincinnati Orthopaedic Research Institute as well as Medical Director of Musculoskeletal Research, Joint Preservation, Restoration and Reconstruction at The Christ Hospital.

He is affiliated with The Christ Hospital, Jewish Hospital and Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been honored as a Health Care Hero for Innovation by the Cincinnati Business Courier and as a Healthcare Award Winner by Venue magazine. He has also been named a “Top Doctor” by Cincinnati Magazine in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and again in 2019.

Dr. Swank’s research has led to numerous innovations in patient care that help patients recover faster, experience less pain and return more quickly to their daily life. New and existing patients can schedule with Dr. Swank at our Summit Woods location in Sharonville, OH.

August 27, 2019

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September 7, 2017

Andrew Razzano, D.O., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon whose special interests include sports medicine and the treatment of knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries. He performs knee and shoulder total joint replacements, as well as minimally invasive treatments for the knee, shoulder and elbow.

Dr. Razzano graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology in 2005 and went on to earn his degree in Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University College of Medicine in 2009. After completing his orthopedic surgical residency at Affinity Medical Center in Massillon, Ohio in 2014, Dr. Razzano completed an ACGME certified orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine under Dr. Timothy Kremchek.

Dr. Razzano provides team coverage for players of the Cincinnati Reds and their affiliates in addition to holding regular business hours for patients. Dr. Razzano’s passion for keeping athletes on the field is rooted in time spent playing football and baseball. He enjoys staying active outdoors by hiking, mountaineering, and skiing. Dr. Razzano resides in Mason, Ohio, and has provided orthopaedic care for the Mason community and school district for the past five years.

June 27, 2017

Dr. Alberto Maldonado is a welcomed addition to the team of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation experts at Beacon Orthopaedics.  He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Puerto Rico, and studied medicine at the world renowned Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico, obtaining his medical degree through the Fifth Pathway Program at New York Medical College.  Dr. Maldonado completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the SUNY Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, NY.  He is also Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine via Wright State University’s Sports Medicine Fellowship Program as of June 2017.

Dr. Maldonado had been gaining experience in the Tri-State area over the last two years by covering high school sporting events at the State Tournament level such as basketball, wrestling, triathlon, track and field, and football as well as athletics at Wright State University.  He has also been working with Dr. Angel Velazquez and Dr. Timothy Kremchek by assisting with sports medicine care of the Dayton Dragons and Cincinnati Reds players in 2016 and 2017.

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Maldonado’s interests include archaeology and history.  He enjoys playing and watching sports, camping, and spending time with his family. He is fluent in both written and spoken Spanish and English, making him an excellent resource for our Spanish speaking patients.  You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Maldonado at our Summit Wood location in Sharonville, OH.

August 10, 2016

Dr. Nicole Goddard is Board Certified in Family Medicine with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Primary Care Sports Medicine.  She sees patients primarily at our Wilmington College Campus location and also at Summit Woods in Sharonville, OH. Originally from West Virginia, Dr. Goddard received her Bachelor of Science in Pre-Professional Biology in 2008 from Concord University. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012 from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and spent her residency at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, WV until 2015.

Her Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine was at the Cleveland Clinic, South Pointe Hospital in Warrensville Heights, OH. During her Fellowship, Dr. Goddard worked with competitive athletes of all ages, as well as the general public.

Dr. Goddard treats a wide variety of orthopedic and sports medicine injuries and is accepting new patients. Having grown up in a rural area, she enjoys the small town atmosphere of Wilmington, OH.  In her spare time she enjoys practicing yoga and playing golf.

August 10, 2016

Dr. Matthew Johansen is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained, Orthopaedic Surgeon, who specializes in hip and knee replacements.  He is sub-specialty trained in partial knee replacements, total knee replacements, total hip replacements, and revisions.  Rather than requiring overnight stays, Dr. Johansen’s patients are frequently able to return home within 24-hours of surgery.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science at Virginia Tech University in 2004 and went on to complete his Medical Doctorate at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio in 2010.

Before joining Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in 2016, Dr. Johansen completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. and went on to complete his Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at the renowned Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute in Alexandria, VA.

He currently sees patients at five of Beacon’s locations: Beacon Summit Woods, Beacon West, Beacon East, Lawrenceburg, and Northern Kentucky.

Dr. Johansen and his wife have three wonderful children, a boy and two girls.  When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, staying active, and playing several sports including tennis, golf, and basketball.

June 3, 2015

June 3, 2015

Glen McClung, M.D. is an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine doctor who joined Beacon Orthopaedics in 2011. Dr. McClung’s passion is supporting high school athletes. He enjoys empowering them to prevent injuries and recover quickly if they get hurt.

Specializing in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery, Dr. McClung sees patients at multiple facilities for their convenience.  He generally holds clinics at Beacon East in Anderson, Beacon Summit Woods in Sharonville, and Beacon NKY in Erlanger.  He specializes in sports medicine and treatment of elbow, hip, knee, and shoulder injuries, including fractures.

Additionally, Dr.Glen McClung currently provides sports medicine care for several local high schools.  He enjoys teaching preventative methods to avoid injuries, as well as initiating the recovery process as soon as an injury takes place.  Both of these are crucial for high school athletes, especially in cases involving concussions or fractures.

Dr. McClung earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Davidson College and went on to study medicine at the West Virginia School of Medicine.

He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, and performed his Fellowship of Sports Medicine at the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson. Dr. Glen McClung moved to Cincinnati after practicing with Commonwealth Orthopedics in Lexington, KY for six years.

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June 3, 2015

Steve Hamilton, M.D. is a sports medicine physician and orthopaedic surgeon serving patients at Beacon’s Northern Kentucky, West side (Harrison Avenue), East (Beechmont Avenue), and Sharonville locations. His special interests include minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle, treatment of athletic foot and ankle injuries, and fracture treatment.

Arthroscopic surgery allows doctors to operate using cameras, without making major incisions.  Instead of opening a patient up to repair a joint, Dr. Hamilton is able to perform the procedure using the scope. This results in reduced scar tissue and less complications.

Dr. Steve Hamilton is a native of Cincinnati, OH.  He grew up on the west side and graduated from LaSalle High School. He stayed local and attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.  Upon graduation, he completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.  He then fulfilled a one year fellowship at Steadman-Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction.

While at Steadman-Hawkins, Dr. Hamilton received specialized training in hip arthroscopy.  He spent an additional 3 months at the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida focusing on the treatment of athletic foot and ankle injuries.  Dr. Hamilton returned to Cincinnati, joining Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine as the first sports medicine physician in the area with fellowship training in hip arthroscopy.

Dr. Hamilton is a board certified by the ABOS.  He is an active member of AAOS, AANA and AOSSM.  He is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and specially trained in arthroscopic procedures.

June 3, 2015

Dr. Haleem Chaudhary is an accomplished total joint specialist providing a range of expert care. His areas of expertise include minimally invasive anterior approach total hip replacement, minimally invasive knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and knee and hip replacement revisions. Prior to joining Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Dr. Chaudhary served as the Total Joint Program Director at the University of Toledo Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Toledo, Ohio.

Dr. Chaudhary was born and raised in Toledo, OH and earned his medical degree at The University of Cincinnati. Before joining Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in 2009, Dr. Chaudhary completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at The University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, OH. He was fellowship trained in adult joint reconstruction surgery from the prestigious Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute in Alexandria, VA.

Haleem is married to Dr. Rekha Chaudhary, who is a doctor of hematology and oncology at The University of Cincinnati Medical Center. They have three beautiful children together, two sons, Jay and Sammy, and one daughter, Alisha.

For his patient’s convenience, Dr. Chaudhary makes himself available to see patients at four of our Beacon locations; in Ohio, at our Miamisburg, Summit Woods, and Beacon West locations and in Kentucky at our Beacon NKY location. He performs his surgical procedures at the Beacon Ambulatory Surgery Center in Sharonville, OH.  Dr. Haleem Chaudhary also has privileges at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.

June 3, 2015

Peter Cha, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon and President of Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.  Dr. Cha currently serves as the team physician of the Cincinnati Wolfhounds rugby team, as well as numerous area high schools.

Dr. Peter Cha received his undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He then went on to earn his medical degree and complete his residency at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.  He completed his orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. While in Pittsburgh, Dr. Cha acted as the assistant team physician for the University of Pittsburgh Division 1 athletic teams, and had the opportunity to work with the medical staff of the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL.

His interests include sports related injuries and pathology of the shoulder, knee, hip elbow, foot, and ankle. Dr. Peter Cha specializes in sports medicine including trauma, reconstructive procedures, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and arthroscopy.

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June 3, 2015

Dr. John Brannan was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a proud graduate of St. Xavier High School. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati, Dr. Brannan earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo. He went on to complete his internship at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. Dr. Brannan settled in the Queen City for good after his residency at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Dr. Brannan currently serves as an orthopedic consult for Lakota West, providing medical coverage at athletic events, as well as providing preventative care. With his specialties, he is able to recognize the severity of back, neck, and head injuries (including concussions) in young athletes, as well as provide assistance to trainers in preventing common sports related injuries.

Physiatry is a medical specialty which involves diagnosing and treating orthopaedic and neurological disorders. Physiatrists are involved with every phase of a patient’s orthopaedic illness-from onset to recovery. As a physiatrist Dr. Brannan treats patients of all ages with non-surgical treatments.  His special interests include clinical spine medicine, sports medicine, rehabilitation, electrodiagnosis (EMG), sports concussions and

orthobiologics. Dr. Brannan is the only physician in the region treating patients with Regenexx™ stem cell and platelet injections (platelet injections) procedures for the spine. Please contact 513-389-3623 or [email protected] for more information on regenerative treatment options for your spine.

Dr. John Brannan currently provides care at Beacon’s West, Batesville, and Summit Woods (Sharonville) locations.

June 3, 2015

John Bartsch, M.D. joined Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in 2011. He specializes in the non-operative management of joint and spine disorders. As an interventional orthopaedist, he provides expertise in minimally invasive procedures to help maximize function with a focus on joint preservation. His professional interests include diagnostic and interventional ultrasound, fluoroscopic spinal procedures, sports concussions and orthobiologics which includes neural prolotherapy. He is also a provider of the Tenex Health TX system and can treat pain associated with tendon damage of the shoulder, elbow, knee, Achilles Tendonitis or Plantar Fascitis. Click here to learn more about Tenex. 

Dr. Bartsch is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Ohio and completed his internship and residency training from The Ohio State Medical Center.

Dr. Bartsch is married with two sons and a daughter. He enjoys running, fitness training and spending time with his family.

Dr. John Bartsch sees patients at the Summit Woods location in Sharonville, Beacon West location on Harrison Avenue, as well as  Beacon East. He has clinic time Saturday mornings at the East location and offers joint and spine lectures on designated Saturdays. Dr. Bartsch has privileges at Mercy Anderson, Good Samaritan Hospital, The Christ Hospital and West Chester Hospital.

June 3, 2015

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David Argo, M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, where he was captain of the varsity soccer team. He earned his medical degree and completed an orthopaedic residency at the University of Tennessee.

Dr. Argo completed a prestigious orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship with the Mississippi Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Center, dedicated to state of the art advancements in the treatment of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. Dr. Argo is also an Associate Master Instructor for the Arthoscopy Association of North America. He has worked extensively with athletes at the high school, college and professional level, including the Mount Saint Joseph, Oak Hills High School, East Central High School, Lawrenceburg High School and the Cincinnati Reds. He has also sponsored the Batesville Mini Marathon Newsletter.

Dr. David Argo currently sees patients at the Beacon West location on Harrison Avenue, and at the satellite office in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. His physician assistant, Joe Ehrhard, sees patients at the Beacon West office as well as the Lawrenceburg and Batesville offices. Dr. Argo does surgery at the Beacon West Surgical Center, Summit Woods Surgical Center; he also has surgical privileges at Good Samaritan Hospital and Christ Hospital in Clifton, OH and Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. His interests in orthopaedics include minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder (rotator cuff, throwers shoulder, fractures), as well as minimally invasive treatments of the elbow and knee. He also has extensive training in joint reconstruction and fracture care.

He enjoys spending time with his family and anything outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, running and most sports.