With Dr. York and Dr. Goradia, all major joint care is covered.

Dr. John H. York of Bon Secours Medical Group is a general orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in arthritis, fractures, hip and knee replacements as well as neck and back problems.

Dr. York's Resume

Dr. York practices in association with Dr. Vic Goradia at Go Orthopedics. The association of Dr. York and Dr. Goradia offers both referring physicians and their patients the convenience of one surgical source for most major joint problems.

Certification and Qualifications

Dr. York is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and a member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the American Osteopathic Association.

Dr York's Specialties:

• Arthritis
• Fractures
• Hip replacements
• Knee replacements
• Back problems
• Neck problems

He is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. From 2005 to 2006, Dr. York served as Chief of Surgery at St. Luke’s Hospital in Tempe, Arizona.

What is does D. O. mean?

D.O. stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine have as many years in school and training as M.D. s. The main difference between the two types of physicians is that D.O. s have been specially trained to perform osteopathic manipulations on patients.

Awards

• 2003 Bob Green Orthopedic Excellence Award
• 2002 Orthopedic Clinical Teaching Award

This involves using the hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. Using OMT (Osteopathic Manipulation Techniques), your osteopathic physician (D.O.) will move your muscles and joints using techniques including stretching, gentle pressure and resistance to encourage your body's natural ability to heal. Osteopathic medicine is a fast-growing segment of the United States healthcare field.