About Us
At the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, we take your health seriously. Our goal is to help you feel better. We can get you the orthopedic care you need, when and where you need it. OSMC offers same-day (just call us!) and convenient telehealth appointments, and our walk-in-clinics are available for urgent orthopedic needs – no appointment or referral is necessary!
We treat patients from the simplest to the most complex medical needs – from ankle sprains to hip replacement surgery to trauma. At our six convenient locations, you can receive expert physician care, x-rays, physical therapy, pain management, osteoporosis screenings, as well as care for sports or on-the-job injuries. We have an outpatient surgery center for surgeries and procedures.
Our Mission
It is the mission of OSMC to provide outstanding musculoskeletal care to patients and communities where we live and serve.
We chose our mission statement carefully. The above statement helps illustrate that we really listen to and serve our patients – and that we’re integral members of the community you live in. When you get your orthopedic care and physical therapy at OSMC, you are served by healthcare professionals who are part of your community, whether it's South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Niles, Elkhart, Nappanee, Goshen, Middlebury, LaGrange County or other locations in the vicinity, we can help you.
Our Values
- Integrity – We do the right thing, right.
- Compassion – We treat people with empathy and kindness.
- Respect – We treat others as we wish to be treated.
- Accountability – We honor our commitments to our patients and each other. We take responsibility for our actions.
- Teamwork – Everyone works toward the same shared goals.
- Quality – We strive for excellence in all that we do.
Our History
In 1973, we established our first office in Elkhart, Indiana. It was called Orthopedic Surgeons of Elkhart, and it was founded by Drs. Durham, Echeverria, and Papadopoulas. That original location was just down the street from our current Elkhart location at 2310 California Road.
Within the next 20 years, we began expanding our service to the Wakarusa and Nappanee communities – as well as adding to the already robust roster of orthopedic services we offer. For example, in 1992, we added physical therapy, with pain management not far behind in 1999, shortly after our surgery center was completed. Our MRI machine was installed in 2004. Podiatry services were added in 2008.
Our expansion continued with the opening of our additional offices: in Nappanee and Goshen in 2006, and in Middlebury in 2008. We added an office at the Elkhart Health and Aquatics Center in 2019 and the walk-in clinic at that location the following year. Most recently, we opened a wonderful location offering appointments and a walk-in-clinic in the Granger-Mishawaka area in October of 2021. And, there's more to come in 2023! Stay tuned!
You'll find the way to care at OSMC. Our team of doctors, advanced practice care providers, including nurse practitioners and physician's assistants, medical assistants and administrative staff care for you AND care about you. Check our Google reviews for testimonials from our patients!
Want to know more about us? We’re happy to answer any questions. Just call OSMC at (574) 264-0791. You can also quickly and easily book an appointment right now.