Three of Indiana’s Leading Independent Orthopedic Practices Announce Merger to Form OrthoIndiana
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, three of Indiana’s leading independent orthopedic practices—OrthoIndy in Indianapolis, Tri-State Orthopaedics in Evansville and Fort Wayne Orthopedics—announced their intent to merge. Together, the practices will form OrthoIndiana, an integrated group that will deliver patient-centered, advanced, comprehensive orthopedic care across the State of Indiana.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to embark on this journey alongside Tri-State Orthopaedics and Fort Wayne Orthopedics—two outstanding orthopedic practices that share our vision for patient-centered care and independence,” said Dr. Ed Hellman, president of OrthoIndy. “Taking into account OrthoIndy’s alignment with the Lafayette Orthopedic Clinic in 2023, and its recently announced alignment with Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center to occur later this spring, OrthoIndiana is poised to become a statewide orthopedic network that is accessible to every Hoosier.”
The newly formed OrthoIndiana, which is expected to launch in mid-2025, will operate across 39 locations statewide, with 160 physicians and over 1,800 staff members.
“This scale makes OrthoIndiana one of the 10 largest independent orthopedic practices in the nation, and it ensures our practices can continue to provide top-tier orthopedic care while implementing strategies to avoid the rising costs associated with healthcare nationwide,” said Dr. Paul Perry, president of Tri-State Orthopaedics.
Under the new framework, each practice will maintain separate clinical operations, preserving the local patient-centered care that earned them their award-winning reputations. The practices will keep their current names and branding, with all three retaining their respective boards while participating in a new, shared board of directors.
“This merger aims to amplify our commitment to the patients we serve through the practices’ ability to share technology, clinical data, best practices and administrative expertise,” said Dr. Jerald Cooper, president of Fort Wayne Orthopedics.
Patients can be assured that there will be no immediate changes to scheduling, physician availability or insurance processes as the merger progresses. Integration will occur gradually to ensure a seamless transition that prioritizes uninterrupted patient care.
For more information about available services or to schedule an appointment, visit OrthoIndy at orthoindy.com, Tri-State Orthopaedics at tristate-ortho.com, and Fort Wayne Orthopedics at fwortho.com.
Media Contact: Brandon Smith, Chief Development Officer at OrthoIndy, P: 317.802.2439, E: brasmith@orthoindy.com
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About Fort Wayne Orthopedics
Fort Wayne Orthopedics is honored to provide expert and personalized state of the art orthopedic care to Northeastern Indiana residents since 1983. The practice’s highly respected team of over 50 orthopedic and podiatric specialists offers care in general orthopedics, upper extremity, spine, joint, foot and ankle, sports medicine, urgent injury care and orthopedic trauma through its 10 convenient practice locations and 5 walk-in clinics. Additionally, Fort Wayne Orthopedics’ sports medicine specialists proudly serve as the official team physicians for the Fort Wayne Komets, Purdue Fort Wayne, Grace College, Indiana Wesleyan University, Taylor University and many area high schools. For more information on Fort Wayne Orthopedics and its physicians visit www.fwortho.com or call (800) 566-5659.
About Tri-State Orthopaedics
As the largest orthopedic practice in the Evansville area, Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons delivers unmatched expertise and care through a team of 38 dedicated providers: 23 physicians, 6 nurse practitioners, and 9 physician assistants. Supported by 215 skilled local staff, we proudly serve the Tri-State region with offices in Evansville (East and West), Newburgh, Vincennes, Jasper and Tell City.
For 75 years, residents have entrusted their mobility to our ability. We are proud to provide more than healthcare—we are community partners. As trusted team physicians, we support the area’s Division I athletic programs at the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana, as well as the Evansville Thunderbolts. Parents across EVSC, Warrick County and various private schools rely on our physicians to care for their children.
At Tri-State Orthopaedics, we believe in a joint effort to help our community thrive.
About OrthoIndy
OrthoIndy is one of the most highly respected orthopedic practices in the country. With over 90 physicians providing care to Indiana residents, OrthoIndy provides leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care. Recognized with numerous national and statewide honors from Healthgrades, OrthoIndy has been ranked number one in Indiana for joint replacement for the third year in a row. OrthoIndy is the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever and Andretti Autosport, and serves as the preferred orthopedic provider for employees of both the State of Indiana and Indianapolis Public Schools. For more information on OrthoIndy, please call 317.802.2000 or visit us at OrthoIndy.com.
