Doctors

Our team of orthopedic surgeons and specialists work with each patient to develop a specifically designed treatment program.

The physicians of Tahoe Center for Orthopedics have advanced orthopedic training in the areas of sports medicine, hand and upper extremity, joint reconstruction and total joint replacement, spine, trauma, pediatrics, foot and ankle and rehabilitation.

Orthopedics

Physicians Specializing in Orthopedics

Stephen Bannar, M.D.
Team Physician US Snowboard Team 
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 
Attending Faculty Sports Medicine Fellowship 
Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained 
Member, Orthopedics Overseas
Jonathan T. Finnoff, D.O.
Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Member and committee participant, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Special Services: Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound, Concussion Management, Fluoroscopic Procedures
Michael F. Fry, M.D.
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
Member, North American Spine Society and AAOS
Special Services: Adult and pediatric diseases of the spine and spine trauma 
Terrence Orr, M.D.
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Specializing in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder
Member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America
Team Physician Men’s U.S. Alpine Ski Team
Team Physician Men’s U.S. Olympic Team 
Daniel T. Robertson, M.D.
Upper Extremity Specialist
Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular
Surgery, University of California, San Diego
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedics Surgeons
Fellow, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Certificate of Added Qualification, Hand Surgery 
Robert E. Rupp, M.D.
Assistant Director, Barton/Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America
Specializing in advanced arthroscopic techniques of the shoulder, hip, and knee 
Scott W. Southard, M.D.
Board Certified in Orthopedics and Arthroscopy
Specializing in Orthopedic surgery and Sports Medicine
Professional affiliations: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery; U.S. Special Olympics Team Physician; UC Davis School of Medicine, Faculty, Associate Professor
Keith R. Swanson, M.D.
Program Director, Barton/Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
Member, American Orthopedic Society for Sports MedicineFellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Kyle E. Swanson, M.D.
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Attending Faculty Sports Medicine Fellowship 
Sports Medicine Fellowship Trained 
Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine 
Osteoporosis

Physicians Specializing in Osteoporosis

William H. Cottrell, M.D.
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
Member International Society for Clinical Densitometry and American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 
Physiatry

Physicians Specializing in Physiatry

Peter N. Costa, M.D.
Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Current membership in the following organizations: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiatrist Association of the Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation, American Medical Association, North American Spine Society, American Academy of Pain Management, American College of Sports Medicine 
Jonathan T. Finnoff, D.O.
Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Member and committee participant, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Special Services: Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound, Concussion Management, Fluoroscopic Procedures
Robin Y. Tomita, M.D.
Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center 1996 - 1999
Special Services: Non-operative management of low back and neck pain, arthritis, nerve disorders, carpel tunnel syndrome, EMG/nerve conduction studies and pain management 
Radiology

Physicians Specializing in Radiology

Jeffrey V. Behar, M.D.
Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology - Interventional Radiology
Residency: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Professional Affiliations: American Roentgen Ray Society, Society of Interventional Radi¬ology, American Society of Spine Radiology, North American Society of Cardiac Imaging
Leonard Holmgren, M.D.
Board Certified in Radiology
Residency: Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA
Professional affiliations: American College of Radiology, Radiology Society of North America, American Roentgen Ray Society
Paul Knight, M.D.
Board Certified in Radiology
Residency: Rush University Medical School, Chicago, IL
Professional affiliations: American Medical Association, Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology
Rheumatology/Internal Medicine

Physicians Specializing in Rheumatology / Internal Medicine

Jay Chung, M.D.
Board Certified in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine
Specializing in: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis, Knee and Shoulder Problems, Gout, Vasculitis, Systemic lupus erythematosis

This physician directory is provided as a convenience to you. It is not intended as a recommendation, referral, or endorsement of any particular provider. Physicians are not employees of Barton Health or its affiliates. Barton Health is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on this information. You should verify the accuracy of the information directly with the physician's office.

All doctors on this site are affiliated with Barton Health's network of care - members of the medical staff of Barton - affiliated hospitals, affiliated medical groups, and independent practice associations that participate in clinical initiatives. Doctors do not pay a fee to be included in this directory.

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING
Chris, Jordan, Colleen & Dr. Orr - Thank you so much for helping me fix my mysterious knee injury! I really appreciate everything you guys did for me! In fact, earlier this month, I (successfully) completed t...
Many thanks to everyone at your facility for the care and kindness shown to me in response to my ski mishap. We came back home and I had surgery to repair my broken ankle. My recovery is going well. Thanks again ...
I just wanted to say thank you [to Dr. Bannar and staff] for the fast and uncomplicated achilles tendon surgery. My rehab went pretty well and I am back to surfing. This winter, I will be back on the snowboard......
I felt like I had done 80 sit-ups, just like in high school. I felt like I could have been up and running that night. Dr. Welker was excellent. The entire medical team was just great....
After years of severe shoulder pain my family physician assisted me in contacting Dr. Kyle Swanson to see if anything could be done to alleviate my severe shoulder pain... In the past I had two operations on the ...
I was mountain biking at a local resort and half the people that day were wearing full body armor and half were not … I was part of the half that was not. I flew over my handle bars onto a rock and suffered a hai...
A special thanks to Dr. Bannar and his Fellow, Cecilia who both made Robin and myself so comfortable with what was happening. They are more than great surgeons they are exceptional people as well....
I was so very much impressed with the staff at the clinic, After the ski patrol brought her down from the mountain and your staff took over the continued high level of professionalism was very comforting and made...
Dear Dr. Bannar, Dr. Cottrell and all of the Tahoe Orthopedics and Sports Medicine's staff. I would like to take this time to sincerely thank you for your excellent care. I am so very thankful that you all were w...
He's [Orthopedic Surgeon, Terrence Orr ] is really cutting-edge. I was back on my skis in two-weeks and competing in three. He really reduced my recovery time. When you travel someplace new, it's not only imperat...
Chris, Alby, Chantel, Colleen and Tara - Thanks for all the work in helpin gme get my hip back to normal. You are all true professionals and caring people. Time for me to get back to climbing mountains, skiing th...
Dr. Bannar performed total knee joint surgery on my right knee in January. I cannot say enough about how happy I am. He's given me back the active life I thought I'd never experience again. I'm already back to hi...
I suffered with back pain for years. It affected every part of my life. Tahoe Fracture Clinic saved me. Dr. Fry and his staff did an amazing job with my back surgery. From consultations, actual surgery, recovery,...
On June 4 2010 Dr. Rupp did a total knee replacement on my right knee...The surgery is a complete sucess !!! I am much better than before the surgery... No pain, no grinding and with my right leg being the same l...
Dr. Kyle Swanson has performed two surgeries on me in the past 2 1/2 years; an Oxford/partial knee replacement and a total right shoulder. Both surgeries went extremely well! These were my 3rd and 4th joint repla...
A little over a year ago, Dr. Rupp replaced my right knee! It took approximately 6 months to feel good, then another 6 months to feel great... Now it is as good as new. No pain, stiffness or complications. I can ...
Throughout my surgery and recovery, Dr. Kyle Swanson was extremely accessible and responsive to my needs and questions. Now that I am fully recovered, I feel like 120 percent thanks to Dr. Swanson!...
I had a total knee replacement performed by Dr. Steve Bannar at Barton Memorial. Since I have been an employee of BartonHealth for almost 27 years, it was very comforting to see so many familiar faces... I knew I...
...My daughter had back surgery with Dr. Fry. We stayed 2 nights in your new ortho rooms on the second floor... on the day of surgery, the pre-op staff is so professional and caring. Everyone helped settle our ne...
I've been thinking about you [Dr. Bannar] as I approached the one year anniversary of my new knee. I celebrated with a solo four day trip to a remote corner of Death Valley. During this time, I gave thanks for yo...
From pre-op to post-op to playing golf in 7 weeks. Dr. Bannar and the entire Barton staff did an excellent job on my total left knee replacement. With great physical therapy from Jason Collin and Chris Proctor’s ...
I want to thank an of you as a team for a "job well done" in the efforts of having my hip replacement procedure go so well. Without this team and the team at Barton Memorial Hospital I believe my process would no...
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