Specializing in Minimally Invasive
Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgery
Offering patients the most complete orthopedic care.
Bone and Joint Specialists Orthopedic Surgeons
Offering the latest orthopedic surgical advances
Bone and Joint Specialists Orthopedic Surgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of bone, joint, tissue, muscle, ligament, and nerve disorders, involving the hip, knee, shoulder, occupational medicine, and joint replacement.
Bone and Joint Specialists Orthopedic Doctors, Bartholomew and Kohen are excited to offer the minimally invasive “Signature” Custom Knee Replacement. They were among the first orthopedic surgeons in Michigan to perform this procedure.
Dr. Richard Bartholomew
Dr. Richard Bartholomew is pleased to offer the new “Custom Shoulder Replacement.” He is among the first in the U.S. and the first in Michigan to offer this exciting new technology! Dr. Bartholomew also performs a new and exciting shoulder replacement technique called the Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty. Dr. Richard Bartholomew is an expert on shoulder and knee reconstruction, including minimally invasive procedures, arthroscopic surgery, and joint replacement of the shoulder and knee.
Dr. William Kohen
Dr. William Kohen has particular expertise in reconstructive surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder; including minimally invasive surgery, arthroscopy, and joint replacement of the knee, hip, and shoulder. Dr. Kohen also offers Hip Resurfacing. A less invasive procedure for hip replacement.
Dr. Philip Schmitt
Dr. Philip Schmitt is currently the third busiest surgeon for Hip Resurfacing in the country. He has years of experience in Joint Replacement of the hip and knee; including minimally invasive surgery, MAKOplasty® Knee, and arthroscopy of the knee and hip. Dr. Schmitt also offers the minimally invasive Birmingham Hip Resurfacing.
Coronavirus update
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Your cooperation is appreciated as we strive to protect our patient population and staff.
Note: If you have traveled outside the country or domestic within the past 14 days, if you are over 60 or have an underlying medical condition we recommend you reschedule your appointment at this time.
Our Latest Procedures
- Learn about Rotator Cuff Tears with our shoulder specialist, Dr. Bartholomew
- Custom Fit Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Dr. Bartholomew is among the first physicians in the United States to perform this procedure
- BJS Signature Knee Replacement A custom fit knee replacement designed specifically for each patient
- Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Dr. Bartholomew announces a new procedure for shoulder arthritis
- Hip Resurfacing A recently FDA approved procedure instead of traditional Total Hip Arthroplasty
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Our Latest Procedures
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PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
Discover what our patients have to say regarding their office visit, surgical experience or recovery process.
“Thank you once again for the wonderful care I received from you and your staff. The new shoulder felt great. I could snorkel with the best of them!”
“I am loving my new Birmingham Hip. I am back to doing activities I didn’t think would be possible again. You and your staff are very compassionate and caring.”
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