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Awards & Recognition

"Three years ago I dislocated my mid-foot from my fore-foot and tore a number of ligaments in the process. As a result of the injury, the arch in my foot would collapse every time I would walk. Dr. Porter, an orthopedic foot surgeon diagnosed my condition as a Lis Franc injury. It was extremely painful to play football and it even began interfering with how I performed day-to-day activities. Dr. Porter explained that my only treatment option was surgery but there was a fifty percent chance that I may not be able to play professional football again.
It was a scary situation but he was confident that he could reverse the damage. He understood the importance of treating the injury and how it would immediately impact my life, but he also educated me about how the surgery would impact my life 20 years from now. I really appreciated that. We set a pretty aggressive recovery timeline. I had the surgery on March 14 and I was back on the field on October 4. Dr. Porter knew that the surgery was a success so he allowed me to push myself during rehab exercises. I’m doing great now and the muscles in my foot continue to build strength. I’m super excited about the work Dr. Porter has done. He knows how serious everyone takes their injuries and he takes them just as serious. He saved my career.
– Nick Hardwick, San Diego Chargers

"I have been to the south and north offices. I have NEVER seen an entire department deliver such good professional, kind and consistent care from every staff member. The Gem of Clarian. I speak as someone who has spent 30 years in Clarian facilities and I am awestruck with each visit I have had. Thanks to Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists for your kind doctors and staff.
– Breanne L. Frank, Clarian Health

"As a patient, you feel very comfortable with the people and doctors at Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists. They are easy to talk to, and make you feel comfortable and confident that concern for your health is priority one.”
– Dallas Clark, Tight End, Indianapolis Colts

“…Fortunately we had a doctor [from Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists] who is one of the foremost experts on athletic foot injuries, probably in the world.......”
– Bill Polian, President, Indianapolis Colts, on Jim Rome radio show, February, 2007.

“The Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. could not be more pleased with the professionalism and expertise that the doctors and trainers from Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists have exhibited in caring for student athletes at our state championship events. Regardless of the sport, the circumstances or the seriousness of an injury, Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists personnel have provided comprehensive, world-class sports medical care for our student athletes. We are grateful for their support.”
– Blake Ress, IHSAA Commissioner

“I have had the privilege of working with [Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists] and have learned a great deal from them; they are true professionals…I can’t say enough good things about [them]. [They’ve] always been there for us; it continues to be a great relationship! In my opinion, Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists is…the leader in the industry.”
– Denny Dilts, ATC/L, Warren Central High School (Retired)

“Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists took a genuine interest in being careful with our athletes, doing what was best for the young men, and good at getting them back on the field as fast as possible. If one of our players was injured, the very next day Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists would work him into the schedule and a doctor would see him.”
“We had a quarterback (Kent Britt) who required ACL surgery in the fall of 1986, his sophomore season. I had the privilege of observing Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists physicians perform the surgery, which was amazing. Kent had the surgery, did all the rehab and therapy work they asked him to do. When Kent came back, he led us to state championships his junior and senior seasons at Ben Davis High School.”
“That’s just one example. Throughout the course of my career, there were many occasions and many athletes who needed to see Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists. They always did a thorough and good job.”
–Dick Dullaghan, Seven-Time Indiana State Champion High School Football Coach