Rothman Orthopaedics in the news

Rothman Orthopaedics is strategically focusing on its Philadelphia-area market by opening three new surgery centers and increasing its physician workforce, following a retreat from the New York market.

Independence Blue Cross is negotiating with Philadelphia specialty groups to move surgical procedures from hospitals to outpatient facilities.

A federal jury awarded $4.35 million to five former Rothman Orthopaedic Institute employees in a sex discrimination and retaliation case.

Rothman Orthopaedics is expanding its physician team by 20% following prior cuts to non-clinical staff amid financial pressures.

Dr. Richard Rothman, a 74-year-old orthopedic surgeon, performs numerous hip and knee replacements weekly, founded the Rothman Institute, and designs prosthetic joints.

Rothman Orthopaedics performed a new joint replacement surgery on a patient with hand arthritis using a recently FDA-cleared implant, resulting in improved mobility and pain relief.

Dr. Asif Ilyas, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and trauma surgery, was named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor and leads efforts in opioid research and pain management at the Rothman Institute.

Rothman Orthopaedics has extended the leadership terms for its president, board chairman, and vice president through 2026.

Rothman Orthopaedics is being sued in Pennsylvania for allegedly violating state wiretapping laws by intercepting private healthcare information on its website using a third-party tracking pixel.

Christian Ellison, the new CEO of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, discusses expanding the organization's influence, increasing ASC utilization, strengthening physician partnerships, and leveraging AI and training to navigate industry challenges.

Christian Ellison became CEO of Rothman Orthopaedics, aiming to expand its affordable surgical centers nationwide and grow locally through medical training partnerships.

Rothman Orthopaedics named a new CEO and is planning geographic expansion after pandemic challenges.

Rothman Orthopaedics named Christian Ellison as CEO to expand its ambulatory surgical centers and orthopedic care nationally while addressing past financial and leadership challenges.

Christian Ellison has been appointed CEO of Rothman Orthopaedics, the largest private musculoskeletal practice in the U.S., where he will lead strategic growth and operational performance.

Rothman Orthopaedics renewed its multi-year partnership with Drexel Athletics, continuing as the Official Orthopedic Partner and providing musculoskeletal care to student-athletes.

Rothman Orthopaedics is implementing Surgimate's platform to unify and improve surgical scheduling and coordination across its multi-state locations.

Most chronic musculoskeletal pain patients at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute discontinued medical cannabis within a year, with no clear health outcome differences between users and non-users.

U.S. News & World Report released its 2025-26 list of the top 50 orthopedic hospitals, ranking Rothman Orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals at number 19.

Rothman Orthopaedics and Dimension Ortho are collaborating to introduce personalized bracing technology for faster patient recovery.

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is enhancing orthopedic telehealth access by expanding its partnership with the HURT! app, enabling quick specialist consultations without ER visits.