University Hospitals Continues to Expand Roster of Orthopaedic Specialists
November 02, 2022
UH Clinical Update | November 2022
The Department of Orthopaedics has recently added five new specialists serving patients in their communities across Northeast Ohio.
“We've gone out to find physicians that have excellent training backgrounds. They come from strong academic and clinical training programs. But we also have hired great people,” says James Voos, MD, Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UH Cleveland Medical Center and Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.
The new UH orthopaedic physicians:
Raymond E. Chen, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic shoulder & elbow surgeon with specialized training in total shoulder replacements, shoulder arthroscopy, complex open shoulder reconstruction and elbow surgery. Dr. Chen obtained his undergraduate degree from Duke University, where he majored in Biomedical Engineering, and graduated with distinction. He earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Rochester. He then completed the renowned shoulder & elbow fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, where he was trained by international leaders in the field.
Raymond Chen, MDAn active member in the orthopedic community, Dr. Chen currently serves on multiple committees of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) society. He was selected for the AAOS/OREF/ORS Clinical Scholar Career Development Program and was also recognized as an AOA Emerging Leader. He serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Shoulder & Elbow.
Working in tandem with Robert Gillespie, MD, Dr. Chen is filling a much-needed role, Dr. Voos says.
“Demand for shoulder replacement and complex shoulder surgery has grown dramatically, so he expands that expertise,” he says.
Alexander S. Rascoe, MD, MBA, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Rascoe graduated summa cum laude from Bucknell University, completed his MBA at the University of Pittsburgh and earned his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery internship, research fellowship and residency training at UH Cleveland Medical Center, then completed the Duke Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship in Durham, North Carolina.
Alexander Rascoe, MD, MBADr. Rascoe has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers and received grant funding for his efforts. He has clinical interests in primary and revision total ankle arthroplasty, foot and ankle sports medicine and deformity, as well as orthopedic traumatology.
Dr. Voos says he’s thrilled that Dr. Rascoe has returned to UH and is putting the expertise he gained during his unique fellowship program to work for our patients.
“With our aging population and our population of athletes, Dr. Rascoe brings dual expertise,” he says. “During fellowship, he developed techniques to be at the forefront of ankle replacement, while at the same time focusing on sports-related ankle issues. His fellowship was unique.”
Allison Schroeder, MD, CAQSM, specializes in non-surgical sports medicine and diagnostic and interventional sport ultrasound, performing orthobiologic injections, such as platelet rich plasma, and advanced ultrasound-guided procedures. Dr. Schroeder earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame, where she graduated magna cum laude. She earned her medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Schroeder completed her Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Square in Minneapolis, MN, where she assisted with care of the Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota Twins, and North Central University Athletes and further developed her skills in diagnostic and interventional sports ultrasound.
Allison Schroeder, MD, CAQSMIn 2021, Dr. Schroeder was awarded the Association of Academic Physiatrist’s prestigious McLean Outstanding Resident/Fellow Award. In addition, Dr. Schroeder serves on several committees within professional organizations in sports medicine and PM&R and lectures nationally on sports ultrasound, non-surgical sports medicine, and running/endurance medicine.
Dr. Voos says he expects Dr. Schroeder to make an immediate impact in the department’s work with the Cleveland Marathon, Triathlon and Cleveland Ballet, as well as with Northeast Ohio athletes of all ages.
“She’s got that ability to take care of all of an athlete’s musculoskeletal needs, not least of which is because she is an avid runner and former college athlete herself,” he says.
Joshua R. Beer, DO, is a fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine physician, board-certified in Family Medicine with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. Originally from western Pennsylvania, Dr. Beer graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh. He went on to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, which he attended on scholarship through the Health Professions Scholarship Program of the U.S. Navy. Beginning his active duty service as a U.S. Navy lieutenant, he completed his internship in Family Medicine at Naval Hospital Pensacola followed by his residency in Family Medicine at Naval Hospital Jacksonville. Upon completion of residency, he served for two years as a physician on the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), completing a deployment as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. Dr. Beer then completed his Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Pendleton. Advancing to the rank of lieutenant commander, he continued his sports medicine career at Marine Corps Depot Parris Island before separating from service in August 2022.
Joshua R. Beer, DODr. Voos says he’s pleased Dr. Beer has chosen UH for the next step in his career.
“He’s really dedicated the first part of his career to the service of our country, and has worked actively on military bases,” he says. “We are fortunate to have him join our team here to provide non-surgical, musculoskeletal care for athletes.”
James Ohliger III, MD, has a surgical practice that includes fracture care, arthroscopic procedures of shoulder, knee and ankle joints, as well as joint replacements of the shoulder, hip and knee. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron and his medical degree at West Virginia University School of Medicine. Following completion of medical school, Dr. Ohliger completed orthopedic surgery residency training at Summa Health in Akron. Following that, he completed fellowship training in orthopedic surgery sports medicine in Lake Tahoe, California, where he focused his time on new advanced techniques associated with minimally invasive procedures and received advanced training in arthroscopic shoulder, knee and ankle procedures as well as robotic joint replacements.
James Ohliger, III, MDDr. Ohliger is an active team physician for the USA Ski and Snowboard teams and travels internationally as the team physician for these Olympic athletes.
Dr. Voos says Dr. Ohliger’s breadth of training and experience will allow him to be able to provide comprehensive orthopaedic care in the local community – whatever the need might be.
“He can do sports medicine, he can do fracture care, he can do total joints,” he says. “He really helps to serve the community, with that diverse background.”
As these five new orthopaedic surgeons begin the next leg of their career journey at UH, Dr. Voos says their physician colleagues here should feel comfortable and confident referring patients to their care.
“We’ve made a conscious effort to hire physicians who are great communicators,” he says. “They love being part of the community. It's a new breed of academic physician who is really centered in the community. And so I think that's really been our formula. We've been able to find these incredible surgeons from all these wonderful training programs. They’re great people, and they love being out in the community and delivering that care while still teaching and doing research and being part of the academic mission. It’s a great combination.”