Camden Clark hosts Dinner with the Docs 'Joint Decisions' event in Marietta

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center hosted nearly 150 patients residing in Marietta and surrounding communities at its Dinner with the Docs, “Joint Decisions: Expert Insights on Orthopaedic Care and Managing Pain” event on Tuesday, June 24 at the Lafayette Hotel.  

Event participants engaged in an informative discussion highlighting local orthopaedic treatment options and an integrated approach to managing joint pain.  

The evening’s conversation provided direct access to award-winning orthopaedic specialists and healthcare professionals where a range of educational topics were covered including joint pain, surgical intervention, physical therapy and pain management. 

The evening’s featured panelists included:  

Camden Clark Director of Specialty Care Services, Debra Proctor, served as the panel moderator, while Vice President of Ambulatory Services, Vince McClosky, provided a welcome and opened the evening’s discussion.  

“Living with daily joint pain is the unfortunate reality for many individuals across the Mid-Ohio Valley. Events like Dinner with the Docs allow us to connect with these members of our community and guide them toward resources—whether that’s orthopaedic surgery, pain management or physical therapy—that can significantly improve their mobility and quality of life,” said Vince McClosky, Vice President of Ambulatory Services. “Having direct access to the area’s clinical experts in an open setting is invaluable to patients and can help empower them to take the next step in their care journey. Providing opportunities such as this strengthens our continued commitment to ensuring high-quality, convenient care is accessible to all within the region we serve.”  

Camden Clark’s award-winning, trauma trained orthopaedic surgeons are seeing new patients for consultation within 48 hours of receiving a referral. The orthopaedic team at Camden Clark specializes in procedures and conditions ranging from joint replacements of the knee, hip and shoulders, pediatric orthopaedics, trauma injuries, sports injuries, metabolic bone disorders, rotator cuff tears, tennis elbow, hand and shoulder disorders, distal bicep tears, nerve compression symptoms, among several others. Patients may call 304-648-4051 to schedule an appointment. For more information visit, https://wvumedicine.org/camden-clark/services/orthopaedics/.  

The Dinner with the Docs events hosted on a quarterly basis provide unique opportunities to hear directly from a panel of expert physicians and clinicians representing key medical specialties, while enjoying a heart-healthy meal. Dinner with the Docs is presented in part by iHeart Radio and North Bend Wealth Management.