Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center

What Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center does

Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center (CSMOC) is a private, subspecialty orthopaedic and sports medicine practice founded in 1981 by Dr. Frank R. Noyes in Cincinnati, Ohio. The practice provides arthroscopic surgery, total and partial joint replacement (knee, hip, shoulder), cartilage restoration (including MACI, OAT, and osteochondral allograft), reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and physical therapy rehabilitation across five office locations in the greater Cincinnati/Tri-state area. It serves a mix of professional athletes (Cincinnati Bengals NFL, FC Cincinnati MLS), NCAA Division I programs (Miami of Ohio), 10+ local high schools, general orthopaedic patients, workers' compensation cases, and international referrals for complex knee, shoulder, and hip problems. The center's technology stack centers on advanced surgical techniques, MAKO robotic-assisted joint replacement, musculoskeletal ultrasound, blood flow restriction rehabilitation, and proprietary protocols such as the Sportsmetrics ACL injury prevention program.

CSMOC generates revenue through fee-for-service clinical and surgical care billed via Mercy Health's insurance network under a professional services model, augmented by ACGME-accredited sports medicine fellowship training (4 fellows per year), an annual continuing medical education conference drawing 350+ attendees, and a separate 501(c)(1) nonprofit foundation (Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research and Education Foundation) that channels research grants, clinical trials, and publishing activities. The practice has been part of the Mercy Health system since 2014, which provides hospital facilities, billing infrastructure, and outreach coverage for 33 middle and high schools. Anchor physicians have produced 275+ peer-reviewed publications, and the center holds ACGME and ASES fellowship accreditations that create a credentialed talent pipeline of 160+ alumni now practicing at top institutions.

The center's competitive position rests on physician reputation (multiple Best Doctors in America honorees, AOSSM Hall of Fame, Kappa Delta Award), pioneering surgical firsts in the region (reverse shoulder replacement, 2004), and a destination status for complex and revision orthopaedic cases that have failed prior treatment elsewhere. Its primary customers are patients, with enterprise affiliations (professional teams, universities, high schools) functioning primarily as brand-building and referral-generating channels rather than scale revenue lines.

Name

Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center

Legal name

Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center

Website

https://cincinnatisportsmed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center is a private, subspecialty orthopaedic practice in Cincinnati providing arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, cartilage restoration, and sports medicine care across five Tri-state locations, integrated with Mercy Health since 2014.

Ownership category

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Product category

Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKALAB

Sports Medicine

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHLAKALAA

General Orthopedics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHLAKALAC

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHLAFAFAI

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation Facilities

SECONDARYMPAKAJAO

Sports Rehabilitation, Return-to-Play & Performance Therapy Centers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

Keywords

• Orthopaedic surgery services
• Sports medicine treatment
• Joint replacement surgery
• Physical therapy rehabilitation
• Arthroscopic surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Clinical and Surgical Patient Care: The center generates revenue through direct patient care services including office consultations, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, arthroscopic and open surgical procedures, and joint replacement surgeries across the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, foot, ankle, and hip. Revenue is collected through insurance reimbursements (Mercy Health network) and patient payments. The center treats over 300 patients weekly across its five locations.
2. Sports Medicine Fellowship Program: The ACGME-accredited sports medicine fellowship trains 4 physicians annually (12-month program beginning August 1) at a base salary of $71,000 per year, with the center benefiting from fellow contributions to clinical care, research, and sports coverage while developing the next generation of sports medicine specialists.
3. Continuing Medical Education Conferences: The center hosts the annual Advances on the Knee, Shoulder, Hip, and Sports Medicine Conference on Hilton Head Island, attracting approximately 350 physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and allied health professionals annually, generating revenue through registration fees.
4. Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research and Education Foundation: The associated nonprofit 501(c)(1) foundation promotes excellence in research and education for orthopaedic disorders, receives funding support, and manages clinical trials and research activities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center is a comprehensive orthopaedic and sports medicine practice providing surgical and non-surgical treatment for conditions affecting the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, foot, ankle, and wrist. Core offerings include arthroscopic surgery, total and partial joint replacement, ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, cartilage restoration (MACI, osteochondral allograft), rotator cuff repair, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, MAKO robotic joint replacement, and integrated physical therapy rehabilitation. The center also operates an ACGME-accredited sports medicine fellowship, clinical research programs through its affiliated nonprofit foundation, and the Sportsmetrics ACL injury prevention program.

Product overview

Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center is a comprehensive orthopaedic and sports medicine practice offering a unified portfolio of treatment services. The core offerings include sports medicine treatment, orthopaedic surgery, and physical therapy rehabilitation. The surgical portfolio spans arthroscopic procedures (knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, ankle), joint replacements (knee, hip, shoulder including reverse ball-and-socket), and specialized treatments like knee restoration with orthobiologics and ACL reconstruction. Supporting services include clinical research and education programs: the ACGME-accredited Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, PT Clinical Experience rotations, and the annual Advances on the Knee, Shoulder, Hip, and Sports Medicine Conference. The Noyes Knee Institute provides specialized knee care, while the Shoulder and Elbow Center offers focused shoulder/elbow treatment. The center also operates the Sportsmetrics injury prevention program for female athletes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Noyes Knee Institute: Specialized institute for complex knee problems, developing diagnostic tests and surgical interventions
• Sportsmetrics
• Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research and Education Foundation

Products and services

• Sports Medicine Treatment

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% patient satisfaction rate following total joint replacement
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mercy HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014In 2014, Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center integrated with Mercy Health, becoming Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center – Mercy Health. The integration enabled the center to maintain its physician-physical therapist-athletic trainer team approach while leveraging Mercy Health's facilities, insurance network, and administrative resources. Mercy Health's Outreach Program now manages coverage for 33 middle and high schools. The center operates five office locations under the Mercy Health umbrella.
• University of Cincinnati (College of Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Frank Noyes joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati in 1975 and established the Noyes-Giannestras Biomechanics Laboratories within the University of Cincinnati College of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. The center maintains an academic relationship as the Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship, with faculty holding positions such as Professor Emeritus (Dr. Noyes) and Volunteer Instructor (Dr. Hasan). The collaboration supports research, biomechanics labs, and academic training.
• Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Marc Galloway serves as Medical Director and Head Team Physician for the Cincinnati Bengals. Dr. Matthew Busam served as combine consultant and assistant team physician for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2011-2020. CSMOC physicians provide medical coverage for professional football players, enhancing the center's reputation in sports medicine.
• FC Cincinnati (MLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Matthew Busam serves as Chief Medical Officer for FC Cincinnati MLS. Dr. Mahmoud Almasri was involved in medical care of FC Cincinnati during his fellowship. The center provides sports medicine coverage for Major League Soccer players.
• Miami of Ohio University (NCAA Division I)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Brian Chilelli serves as Orthopaedic surgeon for Miami of Ohio University NCAA Division I athletics, providing sports medicine care for collegiate athletes.
• Local High Schools (10+ schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSMOC physicians cover 10 local high schools (Elder, Princeton, Reading, and others) with athletic trainer and physician on-the-field care services through the Mercy Health Outreach Program. The program began in 1975 and covers hundreds of games, events, tournaments, and meets annually. Mercy Health provides coverage for 33 total middle/high schools.
• The Jewish Hospital (Mercy Health)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Samer Hasan serves as Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Jewish Hospital, part of the Mercy Health system, performing shoulder surgeries and providing tertiary referral care.
• Noyes Knee InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn affiliated institute dedicated to complex knee problems, founded by Dr. Frank Noyes. The Noyes Knee Institute has treated thousands of patients with complex knee problems and developed diagnostic tests and surgical interventions. Dr. Noyes serves as President of the Noyes Knee Institute.
• Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research and Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA separate nonprofit 501(c)(1) organization promoting excellence in research and education of orthopaedic disorders. The foundation manages clinical trials, fellowship programs, the Sportsmetrics injury prevention program, and publishes the annual Advances conference. Dr. Frank Noyes founded the foundation in 1981.
• SportsmetricscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sportsmetrics injury prevention program was developed by Dr. Noyes and researchers at the institute to reduce ACL injuries in female athletes. The program offers certification courses (Level 1) and is managed through sportsmetrics.org. The AOSSM established an Annual Award of Excellence funded by the Frank R. Noyes MD and JoAnne Noyes RN Research and Education Fund.
• Yale University Medical SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Marc Galloway served on the faculty of Yale University Medical School as Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation and Chief of Orthopaedics for the Yale University Health Service. He also directed musculoskeletal sports medicine and served as team orthopaedic surgeon for Yale's 32 varsity teams.
• Harvard University (Brigham and Women's Hospital)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Brian Chilelli completed his fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University, gaining experience in cartilage repair under Dr. Andreas Gomoll at the Hospital for Special Surgery.
• American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Samer Hasan co-directs the ASES-accredited Cincinnati Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship. Dr. Hasan was the first shoulder and elbow surgeon in Greater Cincinnati invited into ASES (2006). The center maintains ASES accreditation for its shoulder and elbow fellowship program.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tria Orthopaedic Center: Tria is an integrated orthopaedic and sports medicine practice in Minnesota affiliated with HealthPartners, offering specialty surgical care, physical therapy, and research. Comparable in integrated orthopaedic/sports medicine model, hospital system partnership, and specialty outpatient focus.
• Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic: Kerlan-Jobe in Los Angeles is a renowned sports medicine and orthopaedic practice with long-standing professional team affiliations (Dodgers, Lakers, Kings, Rams). Comparable in team physician model, fellowship programs, and elite athlete care.
• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago is a leading academic orthopaedic practice with major sports team affiliations (Chicago Bulls, White Sox, Fire). Comparable in research output, sports medicine focus, fellowship training, and complex orthopaedic surgery expertise.
• Methodist Sports Medicine Center: Methodist Sports Medicine in Indianapolis is a high-volume orthopaedic and sports medicine practice with fellowship training programs and professional sports affiliations. Directly comparable to CSMOC in clinical model, fellowship education, and Indianapolis/Cincinnati regional competitor.
• Steadman Clinic: Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO is a premier sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery practice serving professional athletes and complex cases. It is directly comparable in sports medicine focus, research output through the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, and high-volume specialty orthopaedic care.
• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: Andrews Sports Medicine in Birmingham, AL is a leading sports medicine and orthopaedic practice serving professional and collegiate athletes with deep ties to NFL/MLB teams. Comparable in surgeon reputation, multi-specialty orthopaedic focus, and destination complex-case model.

Broad incumbents

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Rothman is one of the largest US orthopaedic specialty groups, with extensive sports medicine services, multiple locations, and academic affiliations. Comparable in subspecialty depth, fellowship programs, and complex orthopaedic surgery volume.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): HSS is the leading US orthopaedic hospital, specializing in sports medicine, knee/shoulder surgery, and orthopaedic research. It is comparable as a high-volume destination center for complex cases and an academic publishing leader, with a fellowship network that parallels CSMOC's.
• Columbia Orthopedics (NewYork-Presbyterian): Columbia Orthopedics is a major academic orthopaedic program with strong sports medicine, joint replacement, and research divisions. Comparable in subspecialty depth, fellowship training pipeline, and complex-case reputation, though operating at larger academic scale.
• Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine: Mayo Clinic's orthopaedic and sports medicine program is a global destination for complex orthopaedic care, joint replacement, and regenerative medicine. Comparable in research leadership, complex-case volume, and tertiary referral reputation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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