ORTHOPAEDIC & SPINE SURGEON JOINS
NORTH COUNTRY ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP


March, 3 2004

Watertown, New York --- Physicians at North Country Orthopaedic Group are pleased to announce the addition of Bruce L. Baird, M.D. to its physician staff.  An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the neck and back, Dr. Baird joined the practice March 1, 2004.

Dr. Baird is a 1998 graduate of the New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey. He completed his orthopaedic training and his spine fellowship at Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York.

“Dr. Baird brings specialty training in both orthopaedics and spine surgery to our group,” states Edward N. Powell, M.D., president of North Country Orthopaedic Group. “While Bruce will be practicing general orthopaedics, he will devote most of his practice to the treatment of patients with neck and back problems. I expect he will make an excellent addition to the North Country’s medical community.”

“I look forward to working with the orthopaedic staff and area medical providers to offer an integrated approach to the treatment of back injuries and disorders,” states Dr. Baird. “My wife and I look forward to making the North Country our home.” Dr. Baird’s wife, Theresa C. Stolz, M.D., specializes in internal medicine and is currently working at the Syracuse VA Medical Center in Syracuse, New York.

North Country Orthopaedic Group specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, and nerves. Its clinical staff of orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists provide over 40,000 office visits each year for problems ranging from sprains, dislocations and broken bones, to arthritis, back pain and osteoporosis. The group has offices in Watertown and Lowville.

For further information on those services provided by North Country Orthopaedic Group, or to make an appointment with Dr. Baird, please call the Watertown office at 782-1650. Patients may reach the Lowville office by calling 376-5163. Additionally, information is posted on the group’s website at www.ncortho.com.

 

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