Latham, New York – OrthoNY, a local, physician-owned orthopedic and pain management practice, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Fitzgerald as its new Chief Executive Officer. Fitzgerald will be responsible for the continued growth of OrthoNY while ensuring the quality of patient care and corporate culture remain at the highest level across the organization’s eight orthopedic clinics and three surgery centers.
As a seasoned executive with over 30 years in physician practice management, Fitzgerald previously served as CEO of Frontier Derm Partners (2020-2022), a multi-state dermatology practice. Prior to that, he led Proliance Surgeons for many years as Chief Executive Officer, growing the practice from a small orthopedic group to a large, statewide group with 450+ specialty providers with twenty-three surgery centers.
“Our Executive Committee is very excited about having Dave at the helm for OrthoNY,” said Lee A. Kaback, M.D., Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon and OrthoNY Executive Committee member. “Our team is at the center of our orthopedic clinics and ambulatory surgery centers. Our staff ensures that patients receive the compassionate care and outcomes they deserve. Dave’s rich expertise and proven track record for leadership will allow OrthoNY to continue to thrive and provide the highest level of care and patient satisfaction.”
“I am excited to join the OrthoNY team of highly skilled orthopedic surgeons, pain management physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists and support teams,” says Fitzgerald. “OrthoNY is keenly positioned as the destination of choice for musculoskeletal care in our region and I’m excited to work with our strong leadership team as we build our strategy for scalable growth.”
In his new role, he will oversee the strategic direction, development and expansion of OrthoNY, working closely with the physicians and senior leadership team as he leads all functions of the organization.
About OrthoNY
OrthoNY is dedicated to restoring function and enhancing the quality of life of our patients through the delivery of clinical excellence, exceptional service and unwavering compassion. With offices spanning the Capital Region to the North Country, OrthoNY provides unmatched access to expert orthopedic care and services in Northeastern New York. Learn more about our comprehensive orthopedic care at OrthoNY.com.