Richard J. Hartman, Jr, D.O., F.A.O.A.O.

Dr. Richard Hartman, Jr. has been serving the community for over two decades. He was one of the first surgeons in Michigan to implant Oxinium long-lasting knee replacements using BrainLab Vector Vision, a state-of-the-art surgical navigation system. In addition to the computer-assisted procedure, Dr. Hartman is also one of the first to use a minimally-invasive technique designed to reduce tissue trauma and pain. Dr. Hartman specializes in total knee and hip replacements, arthroscopic procedures, and trauma. In 2010, Dr. Hartman was awarded title of Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.

Credentials

SPECIALITY General Orthopedic Surgery, Board Certified

RESIDENCY July 1996 – June 2000 Orthopedic Surgery Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Horizon Campus) and St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, Ohio; Completion June 2000

SUB-SPECIALITY TRAINING Foot and Ankle Surgery Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio Total Joint Surgery Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cin., Ohio Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Private Practitioner, Youngstown, Ohio Sports Medicine Northside Medical Center, Youngstown, Ohio Orthopedic Hand Surgery Northside Medical Center, Youngstown, Ohio

INTERNSHIP July 1995 – June 1996 Traditional Rotating Internship, St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, Ohio

EDUCATION September 1991 – June 1995 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM), Biddeford, Maine January 1989 – May 1991 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.S.), Minor in Biology and Specialization in Biochemistry State University of New York College at Brockport May 1985 – May 1988 Civil Engineering State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY @ Buffalo) June 1981 – May 1985 Sweet Home High School Amherst, New York

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION – Board Certified – Diplomat, National Boards of Osteopathic Medical Examiners – Licensed in Michigan and Indiana

PUBLICATIONS Infection of Unicameral Bone Cyst After Packing with OsteoSet Pellets Author: Richard J. Hartman, Jr., D.O., St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, OH Co-Author: Thomas Kuivila M.D., Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH Submitted – Journal of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association Uterine Sarcoma – A Case Study Author: Richard J. Hartman, Jr., D.O., St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, OH Submitted – Journal of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association Blood Transfusion: An Orthopaedic Perspective Author: Richard J. Hartman, Jr., D.O., St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, OH Co-Author: Jerome Bonier, D.O., St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, OH Journal of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, Vol. 37, pgs. 57-64

AWARDS / SCHOLARSHIPS – Award of Fellow of American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics – 2010 – CHC of BC Physician of the Year – Medical Education – 2006 – Graduate COM Scholarship – 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 – Sigma XI Award for Research In Chemistry – 1991 – Alumni Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Chemistry – 1991 – Paul J. Kronthaler Chemistry Award – 1991 – Alumni Fellowship for Summer Research in Chemistry – May 1990 to July 1990 Focus was on the study and preparation of new dye intermediates. – Black Belt-Taekwondo – National Competition

APPOINTMENTS August 2000 – Present Private Practice, The Family Practice and Orthopedic Care Center, PC Owner/President January 2005 – January 2007 Board of Trustees Community Health Center of Branch County July 2000 – Present Active Staff Member in Orthopedic Surgery Community Health Center of Branch County November 2001 – Former Director of Rehab The Laurels of Coldwater March 2002 – March 2004 Courtesy Staff Member Sturgis Hospital November 2001 – February 2014 Consulting/Surgery Staff Member Hillsdale Community Health Center January 2005 – January 2007 Adjunct Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine September 2003 – Present Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Osteopathic Surgical Specialties, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine May 2012 – Present Active Surgery Staff Member – Cameron Memorial Hospital, Angola, Indiana April 2004 – May 2012 Consulting/Surgery Staff Member – Cameron Memorial Hospital, Angola, Indiana 2000 – Present Preceptor/Clinical Staff AOAOFP Training Program – Community Health Center of Branch County 2015 – Present Senior Clinical Board Examiner for AOBOS 2006- 2015 Junior Clinical Board Examiner for AOBOS 2005 & 2006 Visiting Surgeon Program Smith&Nephew – Instructor for computer assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty using Brain Lab Vector Vision System, 1 of 5 for the country. December 1997 – July 2000 Adjunct Clinical Faculty Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Clinical Instructor – Direct the clinical instruction, reading, and directly supervise 3rd and 4th year medical students assigned to our service. June 1997 – July 2000 Staff Physician, Emergency Professional Services, Inc. Work as a primary care physician in an urgent care setting. June 1997 – July 2000 Courtesy Staff Privileges in Emergency Medicine St. Joseph Health Center September 1997 – July 2000 Independent Physician Consultant, Palace Healthcare Group Inc. Provide feedback on the marketing strategies of different medical products. July 1997 – July 2000 Resident Representative for Department of Orthopedics Medical Education Committee – St. Joseph Health Center July 1997 – July 2000 Recruitment Affairs Resident Representative St. Joseph Health Center Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – 1997 Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine – 1997 University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine – 1996, 1997

PRESENTATIONS Atelvia and Osteoporosis, Warner Chilcott, Didactic and Round Table sessions, November 2011, December 2011 International Speaker, Shanghai Second Medical University, Xin Hua Hospital Computer Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty, November 2005 International Speaker, shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shuguang Hospital, Computer Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty, November 2005 AOAO (American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics) Guest Speaker Computer Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty with Mini-Incision Technique 78th Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists Orlando, Florida – October 2005 Computer Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty with Mini-Incision Technique Presentation with Cadaver Demonstration, Phoenix AZ Presenter for Smith and nephew, Inc. – January 2005 Minimally Invasive – Computer Assisted Surgery – Total Knee Arthroplasty Smith and Nephew Faculty – Cincinnati, OH – October 2004 Emerging Technologies in Joint Reconstruction, Arcadia, MI Presenter – “CAS Possibilities” Total Joint Symposium – September 2003 Emerging Technologies in Joint Reconstruction, Angola, IN Presenter- “CAS Possibilities” Educational Presentation for CHC of BC staff- August 2003 “What an Orthopedic Surgeon ‘Looks For’ in Commonly Requested Radiographs” Guest speaker at Trumbull County Radiographic Technicians Association. – February 1998 Annual AOA Gathering Televised Appearance as St. Joseph Health Center Resident Representative for Student Recruitment. Presentation viewed at annual AOA gathering, all 17 osteopathic medical schools, and all participating teaching hospitals. – October 1997 “Management of Orthopedic Trauma for the Pre-Hospital Care Giver” Guest speaker at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing – October 1997 St. Joseph Health Center – “Noon Lecture” Various orthopedic topics presented to Attendings, House Staff and Students. Scheduled for 6 lectures per year. – July 1996 to Present

MEMBERSHIPS American Osteopathic Association American Medical Association American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, Candidate Member American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons MENSA – Top 2%

RELATED EXPERIENCE Gross Anatomy Teaching/Assistant University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine – Prepared Examinations (written & lab), Taught / Lectured, Tutored – June 1993 – August 1993 Tutored Biochemistry University of New England College of /osteopathic Medicine – University assigned students who requested some additional help. – October 1991 – November 1991 Research The Research Foundation of the State of New York – Worked under the direction of a research director: concentrated on the development of new dye intermediates and new cyclopropane compounds. – August 1990 – May 1991 Teaching Assistant for Organic Chemistry Laboratory State University of New York College at Brockport – Assisted Students with laboratory related requirements. – Fall 1990 through Spring 1991 Teaching Assistant for General Chemistry Laboratory State University of New York College at Brockport – Assisted students with laboratory related requirements. – Fall 1989 through Spring 1991 Junior Engineer Hartman Engineering – Responsibilities included: working on survey crews, collecting data on job sites, general drafting. – May 1985 to December 1988

STUDENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDED Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy American Medical Student Association American College of Family Practitioners

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