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Orthopedics and Spine Care Team

Dr. Alfred Bonjean, Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Bonjean has been practicing orthopedic surgery in Northwest Indiana for more than 35 years. His areas of expertise include knee and hip arthritis and replacement, as well as general orthopedic surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, a fellow at the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

101 E. 87th Ave., Pavilion A, Merrillville • 219-738-6670
1781 W. Morthland Drive Valparaiso219-299-2736


Dr. Elian Shepherd, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Elian Shepherd is an accomplished spine surgeon who specializes in spine deformities (including scoliosis), spine tumors and herniated discs. He chose spine surgery after witnessing the agony so many people were enduring with spine ailments. Dr. Shepherd strives to provide the best diagnosis and address the problem using the most advanced technologies and treatment techniques. Dr. Shepherd is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and Fellowship trained at Northwestern University.

101 E. 87th Ave., Pavilion A, Merrillville • 219-738-6670


Dr. Nicholas Wallace, Spine Surgeon

A specialist in minimally invasive and open treatment of spine conditions, Dr. Nicholas Wallace is committed to advancing the practice of orthopedic spine surgery through research and practicing evidence-based medicine. He treats lumbar and cervical stenosis, radiculopathy, herniated discs, trauma, and spinal deformity. Dr. Wallace has advanced training in motion preservation surgery and has a special interest in lumbar spine muscle-sparing surgical techniques.

101 E. 87th Ave., Pavilion A, Merrillville • 219-738-6670


Dr. Judson Wood, Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Judson Wood specializes in total knee and total hip replacement. He provides excellent orthopedic care with a compassion and personal touch, treating patients like family. Dr. Wood also provides expertise in treating difficult fractures. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Trauma.

2269 W. 25th Ave., Gary • 219-738-6670
101 E. 87th Ave., Pavilion A, Merrillville • 219-738-6670


Dr. Robert Coats, Orthopedic Surgeon, Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist

Dr. Robert Coats, II, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of traumatic, degenerative and congenital conditions of the hands and upper upper extremities. His practice is based on the principle of shared decision making, and he strives to achieve the best possible outcomes by educating his patients on all aspects of diagnosis and treatment, while learning about their needs and wants.

101 E. 87th Ave., Pavilion A, Merrillville • 219-738-6670


Dr. Omar Perez, Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Omar Perez is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, who has successfully treated world-class athletes from the NFL, NBA, NCAA and Major League Baseball, as well as youth and adult recreational athletes. He was an orthopedic sports medicine fellow at Baylor/University of Texas in Houston. His passion is preserving and restoring motion because movement is often the best medicine for creating positive change in a person’s physical, emotional state.

101 E. 87th Ave., Pavilion A, Merrillville • 219-738-6670


Dr. John J. Pomponi, Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. John J. Pomponi is board certified by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. His approach is to attempt all valid conservative, non-surgical treatments prior to surgery. Dr. Pomponi specializes in total joint replacements and arthroscopic procedures of the knee, hip and shoulder, as well as sports injury care, work-related injury care and fracture care.

101 E. 87th Ave., Pavilion A, Merrillville • 219-738-6670


Dr. Joseph Spott, Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Dr. Joseph Spott offers the highest level of orthopedic spine care in order to free patients from painful symptoms and to deliver comprehensive, long-term relief. He expertly utilizes a wide range of proven techniques from non-surgical therapeutic alternatives to complex spine instrumentation, disk replacements and decompressions as appropriate for each patient. He is board certified in orthopedic spine surgery.

101 E. 87th Ave., Pavilion A, Merrillville • 219-738-6670


Free Scoliosis Screenings

Having your child screened for scoliosis is quick and painless and can prevent future health problems from happening.

Southlake Campus
Pavilion B, NeuroScience Institute
200 E. 89th Ave, Merrillville

By appointment only. For information call 219-738-4930


Northwest Indiana Orthopedic-Spine Center at Methodist Hospitals

Southlake Campus: 101 East 87th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Merrillville, IN 46410 • 219-738-6670

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