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906-341-3299

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REFERRAL COORDINATORS

906-341-2153 EXT 3792 OR 3435

PATIENT SCHEDULING OFFICE

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Orthopedic Services at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital

  • Arthroscopic surgeries of knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow and wrist
  • Bone and Tendon Grafts
  • Bone Health
  • Elbow Replacement
  • Elbow Surgery
  • Foot & Ankle Procedures
  • Fracture Surgery & Care
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery (including  but not limited to joint reconstruction, joint replacement and other procedures such as carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, ganglion cyst excision)
  • Joint reconstruction and Ligament Repair
  • Osteoporosis fracture/impending fracture management
  • Partial Joint Replacement (Hip, knee and shoulder and wrist)
  • Shoulder Reconstruction
  • Sports Medicine
  • Total Hip Replacements
  • Total Knee Replacements
  • Total Shoulder Replacement (Partial, Anatomic and Reverse)

MEET OUR ORTHOPEDIC TEAM

Cynthia Rubert, MD, FAOOS, is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Orthopedic Oncology with 30 years of experience. She specializes in treatment of multiple orthopedic conditions including arthritis, injuries, fracture care/trauma and surgical management of musculoskeletal tumors. Surgical procedures include joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder, wrist/hand), fracture care, sports related injuries and conditions of the upper and lower extremities. 

She is a native of Michigan who pursued her medical degree and Orthopedic surgery training in Milwaukee Wisconsin. She completed her Orthopedic fellowship training in Washington D.C. She returned to Michigan in 1999 to be closer to family and provide care to rural communities. She is married and has a son. Her interests include outdoor activities (skiing, hiking, biking, kayaking and fishing). Additional interests include architecture, art and music. 

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Josh Hood, PA

Josh Hood joined the Orthopedic Team at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in 2023. Josh is a native of Newberry Michigan. He went on to obtain his undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids. During that time, he worked at multiple nursing homes as a CNA. He then completed his physician assistant schooling through GVSU. He attended the satellite campus in Traverse City because it was structured around rural health care and he wanted to return to the U.P. after completing his master’s degree. All of his clinical period of PA school was spent in the U.P. and was fortunate enough to have three different rotations at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. 

He enjoys fishing, snowmobiling, four wheeling, golfing and pretty much anything else that involves being outdoors! 

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Read what Patients have to say about Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital

Everyone in the ambulatory care/outpatient surgery were great!! They all made me feel very comfortable and did a great job!!! thank you to the whole outpatient staff and Doctor Rayner..I would recommend Schoolcraft or patient to anyone in need of surgery

Reviewer: Jeremy Sitkoski

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5 out of 5 stars

The care that was provided by The nurses (Cindy, Felicia Ruth) and staff was exceptional. The entire staff was very friendly and made you feel welcome. We received a call from Felicia the next day to check on my husband to check his pain level and do a follow up. The surgery area from check in to check out was well organized, clean, and up to date. Thank you to all of you for what you do so well and everything beyond your normal duties.

Reviewer: Maureen DesChamps

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5 out of 5 stars

Daniel Roddy
2 days ago
Darla Beaudre
5 days ago
Nurse and doctor was great
Gary Fader
5 days ago
Kenneth Schell
6 days ago
Jeff Gunnis
1 week ago
Professional, timely, and courtesy always top notch!
Mikki Furman
2 weeks ago
Roxanne Mannisto
2 weeks ago
Very nice facility, greeter was very friendly and helpful locating my destination. Everyone we very nice!
Scott D
2 weeks ago
In my 70 years of experience, with numerous encounters in every aspect of health care, Dr. Niemela is by far the best. The treatment I received from him and his staff was excellent. The entire staff at Schoolcraft are at the top!
Steve Lane
3 weeks ago
Excellent visit, listened to comments. Very attentive
sheila Marks
3 weeks ago
Ddr vick heled me when i was having a tough time post op. Very calm demeanor was helpful with my recovery
Linda White
3 weeks ago
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3 weeks ago
Steve Rogers
4 weeks ago
Cheryl Ozanich
4 weeks ago
I had a procedure with Dr. Bambach on March 24, 2026. The Doctor and all staff were kind, professional and efficient. A very satisfactory experience.
Alan Barr
4 weeks ago
Excellent experience! Dr. Niemela and his nurse were professional and personable. My procedure went by quickly and was pain-free. If your feet need attention he’s the guy!
Jason Hubble
1 month ago
Very professional and made things easy to understand.
Belinda Clark
1 month ago
Jake Nedeau
1 month ago
Gene Olsen
1 month ago
Douglas Smith
1 month ago
Very pleasant and easy to talk to.
Jill Endsley
1 month ago
Absolutely wonderful Dr. great with my son
Jenny Rose Price
1 month ago
I had several other surgeries and dr bambach did them. He's kind and caring and he's very intuitive. I believe and I know he takes care of the person who he operates on.

Dr. John Neimela

He is awsome. He gets me in asap and he knows his stuff. I appreciate him a lot.
Barb Miles
1 month ago
I give him a 5 star he is a wonderful person and a very good Dr
Anne Kindall
2 months ago
I like Jen she never seems like she in a rush an ask questions.
Hank Weber
2 months ago
Joel Beckman
2 months ago
Sally Linton
2 months ago
She listened. Made a plan. Gave me confidence in her ability to help.
Nancy Seegert
2 months ago
Very thorough, explained what needed to be done.
Jomay Bomber
2 months ago
Ronald Rosie
2 months ago
Sandy Zelenka
2 months ago
Dr Joan listens and looks into any medical problems that arise quickly.
Very caring Dr.❣️
Bob Bourdeau
2 months ago
Dr Rayner Great guy wouldn't go anywhere else
Chelsea Dennis
2 months ago
Randal Hatinger
2 months ago
Dr Vix is the best! Great caring, compassionate personality. He doesn’t treat my husband with demensia any different than he does me. A great asset to our emergency room at Schoolcraft!
Ashlyn
2 months ago
He was super nice, very gentle and was very helpful. Definitely made me understand more of what was going on for sure.
Charles Hagen
2 months ago
Went in for my annual. I like joan, she actually listens to the patient. She gets her information and then acts on it accordingly. Great bedside manner. Also accommodating to my issues with hearing. In one visit we established a level of trust. Not easy to do with me. So she's a good source for medical care.
Lois Robbert
2 months ago
Such a friendly hospital‼️😊
Pamela Lee
2 months ago
Douglas Dyke
2 months ago
Bethany Davis
2 months ago
Michelle Clark
2 months ago
Jen was fantastic. She explained everything, answered every question we had and explained it in terms in which we could understand. She was down to earth and it was an amazing experience for it being what it was. They got us in fast and she didn't hurry us through and treat us like a number.
Gail Staley
2 months ago
Dr. Vix was so thorough and took such good care of me. I ended up in the ED with severe abdominal pain and he ordered imaging, determined the diagnosis and started treatment right away. I was well taken care of & everything was conveyed to my husband and I with understanding and guidance. I’m feeling so much better already.
Lena Sutton
2 months ago
Everyone very helpful, polite, friendly, the Dr very attentive and listened to my concerns. So nice not to have to travel far away for everyday procedures.
Bob Kleinbrook
3 months ago
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