Richard J. Hartman Jr., DO, FAOAO

The Family Practice & Orthopedic Care Center, PC’s Dr. Richard J. Hartman Jr. is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic procedures, total hip and knee replacements, and trauma cases. He was one of the state’s first surgeons to implant long-lasting Oxinium knee replacements using a state-of-the-art surgical navigation system known as BrainLab VectorVision. 

He’s also among the first to use a minimally invasive technique for reducing tissue trauma and pain. In 2010, Dr. Hartman was awarded title of Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.

Credentials

Specialty General Orthopedic Surgery, Board Certified

Residency July 1996-June 2000, Orthopedic Surgery, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Horizon Campus) and St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, OH (completed in June 2000)

Sub-Specialty Training

• Foot and Ankle Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
• Total Joint Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Private Practitioner, Youngstown, OH
• Sports Medicine, Northside Medical Center, Youngstown, OH
• Orthopedic Hand Surgery, Northside Medical Center, Youngstown, OH

Internship

• July 1995-June 1996, Traditional Rotating Internship, St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, OH

Education

• September 1991-June 1995, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM), Biddeford, ME
• January 1989-May 1991, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BS), Minor in biology and specialization in biochemistry, State University of New York College at Brockport 
• May 1985-May 1988, Civil Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY @ Buffalo) 
• June 1981-May 1985, Sweet Home High School, Amherst, NY

Licensure and Certification

• Board Certified – Diplomat, National Boards of Osteopathic Medical Examiners – Licensed in Michigan and Indiana

Publications

• Infection of Unicameral Bone Cyst After Packing with OsteoSet Pellets; Author: Richard J. Hartman Jr., DO, St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, OH; Co-Author: Thomas Kuivila, MD; Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH; Submitted – Journal of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association 
• Uterine Sarcoma – A Case Study; Author: Richard J. Hartman Jr., DO, St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, OH; Submitted – Journal of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association 
• Blood Transfusion: An Orthopaedic Perspective; Author: Richard J. Hartman Jr., DO, St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, OH; Co-Author: Jerome Bonier, DO, St. Joseph Health Center, Warren, OH; Journal of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, Vol. 37, pgs. 57-64

Awards/Scholarships

• Award of Fellow of American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics – 2010 CHC of BC Physician of the Year 
• Medical Education – 2006
• Graduate COM Scholarship – 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 
• Sigma XI Award for Research In Chemistry – 1991 
• Alumni Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Chemistry – 1991 
• Paul J. Kronthaler Chemistry Award – 1991 
• Alumni Fellowship for Summer Research in Chemistry – May 1990 to July 1990, focusing on the study and preparation of new dye intermediates
• Black Belt Taekwondo – National Competition

Appointments

• August 2000-present: Private Practice, The Family Practice and Orthopedic Care Center, PC, Owner/President 
• January 2005-January 2007: Board of Trustees, Community Health Center of Branch County 
• July 2000-present: Active Staff Member in Orthopedic Surgery, Community Health Center of Branch County 
• November 2001-present: Director of Rehab, The Laurels of Coldwater 
• March 2002-March 2004: Courtesy Staff Member, Sturgis Hospital 
• November 2001-February 2014: Consulting/Surgery Staff Member, Hillsdale Community Health Center 
• January 2005-January 2007: Adjunct Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 
• September 2003-present: Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Osteopathic Surgical Specialties, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 
• May 2012-present: Active Surgery Staff Member, Cameron Memorial Hospital, Angola, IN
• April 2004-May 2012: Consulting/Surgery Staff Member, Cameron Memorial Hospital, Angola, IN
• 2000-present: Preceptor/Clinical Staff, AOAOFP Training Program, Community Health Center of Branch County 
• 2015-present: Senior Clinical Board Examiner for AOBOS 
• 2006-2015: Junior Clinical Board Examiner for AOBOS 
• 2005 and 2006: Visiting Surgeon Program Smith & Nephew, instructor for computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty using BrainLab VectorVision System (one of five in the country)
• December 1997- July 2000: Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Clinical Instructor, directed the clinical instruction, reading, and supervised third- and fourth-year medical students assigned to our service
• June 1997-July 2000: Staff Physician, Emergency Professional Services, Inc; worked as a primary care physician in an urgent care setting
• June 1997-July 2000: Courtesy Staff Privileges in Emergency Medicine, St. Joseph Health Center 
• September 1997-July 2000: Independent Physician Consultant, Palace Healthcare Group Inc; provided feedback on the marketing strategies of different medical products
• July 1997-July 2000: Resident Representative for Department of Orthopedics Medical Education Committee, St. Joseph Health Center 
• July 1997-July 2000: Recruitment Affairs Resident Representative, St. Joseph Health Center
• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine: 1997
• Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine: 1997 
• University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine: 1996, 1997

Presentations 

• November 2011: Atelvia and Osteoporosis, Warner Chilcott, Didactic and Round Table Sessions
• December 2011: International Speaker, Shanghai Second Medical University, Xin Hua Hospital Computer Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty
• November 2005: International Speaker, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shuguang Hospital, Computer Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty
• November 2005: AOAO (American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics) Guest Speaker, Computer Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty with Mini-Incision Technique,
• 78th Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists, Orlando, FL: October 2005 
• Computer Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty with Mini-Incision Technique Presentation with Cadaver Demonstration, Phoenix AZ Presenter for Smith & Nephew
• January 2005: Minimally Invasive Computer Assisted Surgery, Total Knee Arthroplasty, Smith & Nephew Faculty, Cincinnati, OH 
• October 2004: Emerging Technologies in Joint Reconstruction, Arcadia, MI Presenter – “CAS Possibilities” Total Joint Symposium 
• September 2003: Emerging Technologies in Joint Reconstruction, Angola, IN Presenter – “CAS Possibilities” Educational Presentation for CHC of BC staff
• August 2003: “What an Orthopedic Surgeon ‘Looks For’ in Commonly Requested Radiographs,” Guest Speaker at Trumbull County Radiographic Technicians Association
• February 1998: Annual AOA Gathering Televised Appearance as St. Joseph Health Center Resident Representative for Student Recruitment, Presentation viewed at annual AOA gathering, all 17 osteopathic medical schools, and all participating teaching hospitals
• October 1997: “Management of Orthopedic Trauma for the Pre-Hospital Care Giver” Guest Speaker at Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
• October 1997: St. Joseph Health Center, “Noon Lecture,” various orthopedic topics presented to attendings, house staff and students
• July 1996-present: Scheduled for 6 lectures per year 

Memberships 

• American Osteopathic Association 
• American Medical Association 
• American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
• Candidate Member, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 
• MENSA: Top 2%

Related Experience 

• Gross Anatomy Teaching/Assistant, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine: Prepared examinations (written and lab), taught/lectured, tutored, June 1993-August 1993 
• Tutored Biochemistry University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine: University assigned students who requested some additional help, October 1991-November 1991 
• Research, The Research Foundation of the State of New York: Worked under the direction of a research director, concentrated on the development of new dye intermediates and new cyclopropane compounds, August 1990-May 1991 
• Teaching Assistant for Organic Chemistry Laboratory, State University of New York College at Brockport: Assisted students with laboratory-related requirements, Fall 1990-Spring 1991 
• Teaching Assistant for General Chemistry Laboratory, State University of New York College at Brockport: Assisted students with laboratory-related requirements, Fall 1989-Spring 1991 
• Junior Engineer, Hartman Engineering: Responsibilities included working on survey crews, collecting data on job sites, and general drafting, May 1985-December 1988

Student Activities – Undergraduate

• American Academy of Osteopathy 
• American Medical Student Association 
• American College of Family Practitioners

Other Interests 

• Camping
• Snow skiing
• Martial arts
• Mental puzzles