The Christ Hospital
Top 50 in Nation for Orthopedics, Dr. Palmer and patient
Our orthopedic care doesn’t stop at the basics.

We specialize in everything you want to keep doing.

From regaining your golf swing to lifting up your grandkid again; The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center is the Cincinnati region’s premier destination for orthopedic care, spine care and neurosurgery. We have integrated specialists for every area of orthopedic care. Specialists who know your goal is to get completely healthy - and will do everything it takes to get you there.

Seven Convenient Locations

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Meet Our Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Specialists
Paul J. Favorito, MD

Interests: Shoulder Disorders, Shoulder Arthritis, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Fractures

Locations: Anderson, Red Bank
Jacob Gunzenhaeuser, MD

Interests: Shoulder Disorders, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Shoulder Replacement, Knee Disorders

Locations: Red Bank, Mt. Auburn
Robert Kulwin, MD

Interests: Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Locations: Mt. Auburn, Liberty Township, Red Bank, Green Township

Interests: Total Hip Replacement, including Anterior Approach, Hip Disorders, Knee Disorders, Knee Replacement

Locations: Red Bank, Mt. Auburn, Anderson
Robert Kulwin, MD

Interests: Foot and Ankle Disorders, Total Ankle Replacement, Lower Extremity Deformity, Foot and Ankle Arthritis

Locations: Montgomery, Anderson, Mt. Auburn
Patrick Kirk, MD

Interests: Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement

Locations:  Red Bank
Edward V.A. Lim, MD

Interests: Shoulder Disorders, Shoulder Replacement, Knee Disorders, Knee Replacement, Hip Disorders, Hip Replacement

Locations: Red Bank, Mt. Auburn, Fort Wright
Michael P. Palmer, MD

Interests: Shoulder Disorders, Shoulder Arthroscopy, Shoulder Replacement, Hip Disorders, Hip Replacement

Locations: Liberty Township, Montgomery, Red Bank
Marc C. Schneider , MD

Interests: Shoulder Disorders, Shoulder Replacement, Knee Disorders, Rotator Cuff Tears, Meniscus Tears

Locations: Montgomery, Anderson, Mt. Auburn
Noah Shaftel, MD

Interests: Hand and Wrist Disorders, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Hand and Wrist Arthritis

Locations: Montgomery, Green Township
Dinesh Thawrani, MD

Interests: Hip Disorders; Knee Disorders; Hip Replacement; Knee Replacement

Locations: Green Township, Mt. Auburn, Red Bank, Liberty Township
Jeffrey Wu, MD

Interests: Foot and Ankle Disorders, Total Ankle Replacement, Lower Extremity Deformity, Foot and Ankle Arthritis

Locations: Montgomery, Liberty Township, Red Bank, Anderson
Why Choose The Christ Hospital Health Network?
At The Christ Hospital Health Network, we don't just provide comprehensive care for orthopedic conditions—we set the standard for an outstanding patient-centered experience.

Our team of specialists includes fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeons with more than two decades of experience. We care for you using some of the most advanced treatments and procedures available today. 

Online scheduling is available for orthopedic, podiatry, and after-hours care. At the Schedule Online link below, find the specialty you need, and then select the location or provider you’re interested in. If you prefer to schedule over the phone (or are interested in a second opinion appointment), just give us a call.
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2139 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-585-2000
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