Leadership Team

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Mark joined Orthopedic One as COO in October 2020 and was named CEO in January 2023. As Chief Executive Officer of Ohio’s largest physician-owned orthopedic practice, Mark spends his days in pursuit of the highest quality of care at the best possible value for patients. He works closely with physician and administrative leadership, as well as community and industry partners, to identify and implement new opportunities to meet these goals.

Before joining Orthopedic ONE, he served as Vice President of Operations at Mount Carmel East, the flagship hospital of central Ohio’s Mount Carmel Health System. Mark holds a bachelor and master degree in physical therapy from Wayne State University in Michigan and was a practicing therapist until 2011. He went on to complete his Master of Business Administration at Arizona State University and later a post-graduate administrative residency and fellowship with Trinity Health.

Mark lives in Dublin with his wife and two children.

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Brooke joined Orthopedic One as Chief Operations Officer in November 2022. Brooke was previously a member of executive leadership at Adena Health System, where she held the position of executive vice president for the hospital systems medical group. Brooke received her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University, where she also went on to complete both Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration programs. Her graduate training included internships and fellowships with the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute and ProMedica Health System in Toledo.

Known for building and mentoring high-performance teams, Brooke has demonstrated an ability to positively shape organizational culture and drive strong and sustainable improvements in market share, patient access, recruitment and patient satisfaction.

As COO at Orthopedic One, Brooke provides leadership for clinic and therapy operation, and all related lines of business, by working with the CEO, Board of Directors, and the management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies.

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Stephanie Heffron joined Orthopedic One as Chief Financial Officer in November 2022. Stephanie has held several finance leadership positions at organizations including OhioHealth, the Economic and Community Development Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Battelle National Biodefense Institute, Battelle Memorial Institute, among others.

Stephanie has vast experience in strategic planning, productivity improvement, and financial projections.  All key qualities of a CFO, and vital to the continued success and growth of Orthopedic One.

Stephanie earned her undergraduate degree from Capital University and went on to complete her MBA at The Ohio State University. She volunteers her time as board member and finance chair in support of several community organizations. Stephanie is a Grove City native, but recently moved to the Dublin area. She likes to stay active and enjoys biking, dancing, strength training and playing with her 4-year-old black lab mix, Shadow.

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As Director of Hand Therapy at Orthopedic One, Bridget Burke OTR, CHT leads the largest group of hand and upper extremity specialists in Ohio. Bridget values quality, evidence-based practice and feels it is important to look at the entire extremity to ensure full system balance is restored. Trained as an Occupational Therapist at the University of Pittsburgh, Bridget ensures that treatment is driven by patient specific goals.  She acquired her Certification in Hand Therapy in 1996 and understands the importance of continuing to seek knowledge and advancement in the exciting world of hand therapy.

Bridget began working with the physicians of the Cardinal Orthopedic, now Orthopedic One, in 2001 with the goal of establishing a collaborative physician/therapist experience for patients with upper extremity conditions.

Bridget enjoys traveling, hiking, biking and having fun with family and friends.

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As Director of Market Development, Stephanie leads all marketing, communication, and development efforts on behalf of Orthopedic One. For the last ten years, Stephanie has owned a marketing and PR firm, supporting several clients including Orthopedic ONE. Prior, she was marketing director for the Cardinal Orthopaedic Institute, and remained with the group through the merger with Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence to create what is now Orthopedic ONE.

Stephanie is proud to represent such a strong Brand, where physician owners truly put Patients First, every single day. In addition to overseeing traditional brand marketing functions for the Practice, Stephanie also works closely with the C-suite and Board of Directors on strategic growth initiatives, market analytics, and the patient experience.

Stephanie graduated from both Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo with degrees in journalism, marketing and political science. Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.

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Amy Kimmel, Director Human Resources, has worked with the physicians of Orthopedic One since January 2003. Her career of more than 30 years in Human Resources has been exclusively in the healthcare industry.

A native Ohioan, Amy studied Communications at the Cleveland State University and is a certified Senior Professional in HR (SPHR) as recognized by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). Amy is dedicated to operational excellence, aligning the HR functions to support and engage exceptional associates with the organizational mission; Patients First.

Amy is married and enjoys spending free time with her husband, volunteering with the Franklin County Dog Shelter, gardening, and family including her children and two dogs.

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Geoff serves as the Director of  Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine at Orthopedic One. He is a graduate of both the physical therapy and athletic training programs at The Ohio State University. Geoff holds a Masters in Allied Health Management from The Ohio State University, and went on to complete his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the College of Saint Scholastica. Additionally, he holds a board certification as a Sports Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. While pursuing his physical therapy degree, Geoff was a four-year varsity letterman and five-time scholar athlete at The Ohio State University as a member of the lacrosse team. After finishing his college athletic career and graduating from the physical therapy program, Geoff spent two years in the athletic department at The Ohio State University. During this time, he completed an athletic training internship program and became a certified athletic trainer.

Geoff began his career at Orthopedic ONE in 2002, and has excelled in a physician owned practice environment that focuses on quality patient care over all else. Tasked with developing a comprehensive rehabilitation practice in 2006, Geoff entered into a senior leadership role. Under his guidance, Orthopedic ONE Therapy Services is now a thriving and award-winning service line, with close to 200 licensed rehabilitation and sports medicine providers, 10 locations sprawling the central Ohio footprint, and patient satisfaction and quality scores in the 99th percentile.

In addition to his administrative functions, Geoff prides himself on maintaining a healthy clinical practice. He specializes in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of orthopedic pathology in the upper and lower extremities, with a specific interest in sports medicine. He has served as the Physical Therapist for the Columbus Crew since 2007, along with being a rehabilitation consultant for various other college and professional teams.

Outside of work, Geoff enjoys traveling and staying active with his wife Julie, daughters Caroline and Regan, and dog Connie.

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As Director of Health Information Management, Brett Shellhammer is responsible for leading and directing health information management services across Orthopedic One, striving for compliance and promoting best practices and education among his team.  Brett oversees areas including the electronic medical record, health and consumer informatics, and related regulatory requirements at the state and federal levels.  Brett is also responsible for initiating, reviewing, negotiating, implementing, and maintaining contracts with vendors for all outsourced HIM services. He works closely with executive leadership and the information systems team to ensure that information systems support the current and future needs of the department and organization.

Brett received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration from the University of Findley.

He resides in Westerville and is married with two young children.

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In her role as Director of Population Health and Clinical Transformation, Kathie Stanley is charged with leading the practice toward an outcomes-focused, value-based care model. Working closely with all areas of the practice, she develops and hones value-based and innovative care strategies with the goal to provide unprecedented care for all patients.

She previously served the organization as Director of Health Information Management and Director of Clinical Services. Other positions held outside of Orthopedic ONE have included Site Director of Clinical Case Management at Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital and Clinical Research Director and Patient Advocate at Joint Implant Surgeons. A registered nurse, she spent the first 20-plus years of her career caring for patients in the hospital and specialty practice settings.

Her clinical background and education provides her with valuable insights into the opportunities for and impact of meaningful transformation within the healthcare industry.

In addition to her work, her passions include her faith, family, helping others, healthy eating and living, music and nature.