After more than four decades of practicing orthopaedic medicine, Dr. Philip Havens will retire on July 1, 2026. Dr. Havens joined Findlay Orthopaedics in 1986, which later became Ohio Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and is now part of Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio. Throughout his career, he has served the Findlay and Tiffin communities and surrounding […]
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Why Shoes Are Your Best Defense Against Foot & Ankle Injuries Spring brings warmer weather, more time outdoors, and — for many of us — a sudden increase in physical activity. But without the right footwear, this seasonal enthusiasm can quickly lead to overuse injuries like plantar fasciitis (heel pain), shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, ankle […]
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Dr. Fumich Performs First Two-Level Cervical Disc Replacement Using Centinel Spine’s Prodisc® C Portfolio in Lima, Ohio Lima, OH – November 2025 – Dr. Fumich, a board-certified and fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at the Orthopaedic Institute of Ohio, has successfully performed the region’s first two-level cervical total disc replacement using Centinel Spine’s prodisc® C portfolio. […]
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This Veterans Day, we are proud to recognize two of our physicians who have served our country with dedication and compassion – Bret Bahn, M.D. and James Patterson, M.D. Their experiences in military medicine helped shape the physicians they are today, and we are grateful to have them as part of our OIO family. Bret […]
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OIO proudly congratulates Dr. Bret M. Bahn on being designated as an Intracept® Procedure Center of Excellence – a recognition that highlights his expertise and commitment to providing advanced, evidence-based care for patients with chronic vertebrogenic low back pain. The Intracept® Procedure targets the basivertebral nerve (BVN), which carries pain signals from damaged vertebral endplates […]
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Each year, as Medicare enrollment season approaches, many patients ask us which health plan they should choose. It’s an important decision — and one that can have a real impact on your access to doctors, hospitals, and the care you may need in the future.
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