Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates is one of the largest orthopaedic practices in the tri-state area solely dedicated to excellence and innovation in orthopaedic medical and surgical care. Patient satisfaction is our main goal. Our facility was designed with quality, safety, patient privacy and convenience in mind.
YOAs surgeons offers state-of-the-art musculoskeletal care, provided by doctors who have not only completed orthopaedic surgery training, but also have pursued fellowship training in their areas of orthopaedic sub-specialization. All our physicians are board certified or eligible in orthopaedic surgery.
Dr. Thomas Joseph, is an orthopaedic surgeon and currently serves as President of The Orthopaedic Surgery Center. Dr Joseph graduated Cum Laude from John Carroll University and received his Doctor of Medicine from The Ohio State University. He completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic and a sports medicine fellowship from worldrenown SteadmanHawkins Clinic. Dr Joseph is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. James Kerrigan is an orthopaedic surgeon and currently serves as the Vice President of Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates. Dr. Kerrigan graduated from the University of Notre Dame and received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. Kerrigan is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. James Kerrigan was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. A proud Irishman, he graduated from Ursuline High School and went on to graduate from the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Kerrigan is board certified as a general orthopaedic surgeon, treating the full-spectrum of orthopaedic conditions. He also specializes in total knee replacement, embracing outpatient total joint replacement surgery and utilizing the latest Total Joint Replacement Robotic Technology.
Dr. Joseph Stefko is an orthopaedic surgeon and currently serves as an Officer of Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates. Dr. Stefko graduated from Ohio University and received his Doctor of Medicine from Wright State University School of Medicine. He completed his fellowship from world renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles California. Dr. Stefko is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a Sports Medicine fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder rotator cuff surgery and shoulder replacement surgery. Using the latest surgical technology, Dr. Stefko has extensive experience with arthroscopic repair of ligament and tendon injuries, as well as computer-assisted planning and sizing for your shoulder replacement. His outpatient surgical practice incorporates minimally invasive surgical techniques along with pain block management. For over 25 years, Dr. Stefko has been involved in educating young orthopaedic surgeons and caring for athletes of all kinds in the Valley.
Dr. Jamison is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons, the Mid-America Orthopaedic Society, the Ohio Orthopaedic Society, the Ohio Orthopaedic Society, and the Ohio State Medical Association.
Dr. Jamison is on full-time staff at the Surgical Hospital at Southwoods and St. Elizabeth Mercy Medical Center in Boardman. Courtesy privileges are held at St. Elizabeth Mercy Medical Center in Youngstown, and the Orthopaedic Surgery Center in Boardman. He is currently accepting new patients at YOAs Building B, 1499 Boardman-Canfield Road. Referrals from your primary care physician can be made by calling (330) 758-0577, Ext. 1102.
Mr. Taylor Cera is the COO at Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates. Mr. Cera has nearly 9 years of healthcare leadership experience and is responsible for the direction, planning, implementing, and leading of all operational and financial activities at the Center. Mr. Ceras expertise is in strategic planning and business development. Mr. Cera along with his team has developed and implemented many key growth initiatives such as pricing tools, direct surgical service contracting, and an outpatient joint replacement center service line. Mr. Cera has served in operational roles at St. John Medical CenterUniversity Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio and Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Cera is active in the community serving as a Member and past Vice President of The Pennsylvania State University Shenango Campus Advisory Board. In 2016, he received The Mahoning Valley Young Professional Top 25 Under 35 Award. Beckers Healthcare named him among 23 ASC Leaders under 40 that have made a significant impact as part of the ASC industry. Mr. Cera received his bachelor degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a masters degree in business administration concentrating in accounting from Cleveland State University. He was a member of the Penn State mens hockey team.
