The CORE Institute began in 2005 as a three-physician practice with a mission to change the way orthopedic care was offered to their community. That new standard was driven by continually defining the standard of patient care through a commitment to excellence, innovation and learning.
Since then, The CORE Institute has expanded to multiple locations in Arizona and Michigan, and strategic partnerships with healthcare groups that are equally committed to providing orthopedic, neurological and physical therapy care to our patients. Our team of experts have developed and documented treatment plans that deliver superior patient outcomes, which are rigorously ensured by a dedicated Quality Department. Together, we are setting the benchmark in orthopedic care through evidence-based medicine and standardized protocols managed through a custom, proprietary IT infrastructure.
The physicians and specialists at The CORE Institute are selected from the top tier of their class to ensure the highest standards of quality patient care are offered to each patient in the clinic, and in the operating room. Our physicians and specialists also recognize the importance of pioneering research, academics, community service and having a passion for excellence in patient care.
We specialize in Bone Health, Hand & Upper Extremity Care, Foot & Ankle Care, Hip & Knee Care, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Spine & Pain Management, Infection and Musculoskeletal Tumors. Look to experts at The CORE Institute for one-on-one attention, whose focus is helping you get back to the life and activities you love.
Our Division of Research and Development allows us to be actively involved in laboratory research aimed at improving the quality of medical care. We are currently working on projects studying total knee replacement devices; ways to improve hip fracture implants; improved methods of fracture treatment; and release of antibiotics from implants in an attempt to reduce the risk of post-operative infections. We are very proud of our success in this field and believe that we have contributed to the improvement in the care of orthopedic conditions.
Because of the qualifications of our physicians and other professionals, we often are approached by companies involved in the development of medical devices, instruments and related equipment. The companies know that our physicians have invaluable hands-on experience in the treatment of orthopedic problems, and thatorthopedic surgeonsfrequently make important contributions to the development and improvement of devices and other equipment used in the treatment of orthopedic conditions. Surgeons and researchers at The CORE Institute are currently working with at least half a dozen companies, both large and very small, to help them create and improve products for patient care. We also have developed and patented products of our own that we have and/or will license or sell to industry.
Although CORE physicians donate a great deal of their time to the advancement of orthopedic research and education, they also enter into contracts that provide payment for some of their efforts. Payment for the services provided by orthopedic surgeons may come in the form of hourly consulting fees for services provided by the physicians; royalties based on sales of products to which CORE physicians made important contributions (excluding sales of products used on our patients); and/or outright purchase of technologies. All of these transactions are compliant with all federal and state laws.
Physicians and staff of The CORE Institute are proud supporters of the MORE Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to studying all musculoskeletal conditions and the leading causes of disability and chronic pain. As pioneers of orthopedic research and educational programs, this organization also provides charitable assistance to those suffering from musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
The unique relationship between The CORE Institute and the MORE Foundation dates back to before they officially began operating as a tax exempt 501(c)3, with an Independent Board of Trustees in 2011. But the benefits of the relationship extend well beyond the programs that conduct musculoskeletal research studies that serve the public interest.
As part of their mission to empower individuals, the MORE Foundation has an ongoing commitment to innovation, charitable assistance and community education. The organization is also very proud to be the only 501(c)3 foundation to be an accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) granting institution, by the Arizona Medical Association (ArMA, www.azmed.org).
For the second year in a row, the MORE Foundation is conducting the Healthcare Outcomes Performance Symposium the largest accredited CME event for healthcare professionals in Arizona. This world class symposium is open to the healthcare public and offers specific topics of interest for orthopedic surgeons, nurses, physician assistants and physical therapist. And the basis for this sponsored and well attended event is to ensure quality patient outcomes, regardless of where a patient might receive treatment.