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01/04/10
LRPN welcomes orthopaedic surgeon with offices throughout region

La Porte Regional Physician Network (LRPN) welcomes orthopaedic surgeon, Anthony McPherron, DO, of Specialty Orthopedics.

McPherron, of Plymouth, specializes in joint replacement surgery — both primary and repeat joint replacement surgeries of the hip, knee and shoulder. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

McPherron is an international lecturer, and has designed numerous joint replacement instruments and implants used worldwide. He worked with NHL and NCAA athletes and is currently the team physician for Plymouth High School.

McPherron sees patients in three different locations throughout the region, including:
• La Porte - Horizon Center, 311 Boyd Blvd.
• Plymouth - LifePlex, 2855 Miller Dr., Suite 109
• Winamac - 616 E. 13th St.

He received his medical degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a fellowship in adult reconstruction/total joint replacement at the Florida Orthopedic Institute/Tampa General Hospital and an orthopaedic surgery residency at St. Vincent Medical Center, Ohio.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call toll free (866) 422-7376.

Dr. McPherron is a member of the La Porte Regional Physician Network (LRPN) — a network of physicians providing services in office locations throughout La Porte, Starke, St. Joseph and Porter counties. Specialties include cardiology, family care, internal medicine, women’s care, neurosurgery, orthopaedics and pediatrics. LRPN partners with La Porte Regional Health System, benefiting patients through usage of La Porte Hospital’s facility, technology and Clarian Health partnership.