Michael Bogatch, M.D., M.Sc., FAAOS*
601 W Maple Ave #411
Springdale, AR 72764
Michael Bogatch, M.D., M.Sc., FAAOS, is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon who brings his years of orthopedic and sports medicine experience to Northwest Arkansas.
With subspecialty fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine, Dr. Bogatch treats trauma-related and sports-related injuries, offers shoulder and knee replacement procedures and accepts patients ages 15 and older.
He has treated all levels of athletic/sports injuries from professional athletes serving as assistant team doctor for the San Francisco Giants, Division I collegiate level at the University of San Francisco, Santa Clara University and DeAnza College, and has cared for many high school athletic programs throughout his career. Dr. Bogatch is currently serving as Medical Director of Rogers Heritage High School and Rogers High School.
Dr. Bogatch is an established medical literature author and has given many professional guest lecture presentations.
In 2009, Dr. Bogatch received the Guy A. Caldwell Award for Outstanding Performance in Clinic Orthopaedics from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA.
Ron Schechter, M.D., FAAOS**
2900 Medical Center Pkwy #310
Bentonville, AR 72712
With 25 years of experience, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Ron Schechter, M.D., FAAOS, offers a wide range of orthopedic services, including minimally invasive joint replacement for the knee, hip and shoulder, as well as sports medicine and trauma care. The majority of his joint replacement patients can go home the same day of surgery. He treats patients of all ages and is passionate about helping patients get back to doing what they love.
Dr. Schechter offers a modern, minimally invasive, restorative hip replacement technique. This procedure avoids unnatural positioning of the hip during surgery, encourages soft tissue preservation, can result in shorter recovery times versus traditional older approaches and patients do not have hip motion precautions/restrictions after surgery.
Dr. Schechter earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, CO, and completed his internship and residency there as well. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
J. Marcus Heim, D.O.*
601 W Maple Ave #411
Springdale, AR 72764
John "Marcus" Heim, D.O., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with more than 35 years of experience. He is affiliated with The Orthopedic Center at Northwest. He earned a medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed an internship and residency at Des Peres Hospital (St. Lukes) in St. Louis, MO.
Dr. Heim sees patients of all ages, including children, with all types of orthopedic problems. He treats orthopedic issues throughout the body, including joint problems, fractures and osteoporosis as well as hand and foot surgery. He also performs significant Worker's Comp work, including impairment ratings.
Charles "Chad" Jones III, M.D.**
2900 Medical Center Pkwy #300
Bentonville, AR 72712
Chad Jones III, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Northwest Physicians focused on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the bone, joint, ligaments, tendons and muscles. He treats patients of all ages.
Dr. Jones also has extensive knowledge in the care of complex spinal and cervical conditions, including both surgical and non-surgical options.
He earned his medical degree at Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, OH. After medical school, he completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR, and an orthopedic spine surgery fellowship at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI.
* Employee of Northwest Physicians, LLC, d/b/a The Orthopedic Center at Northwest.
** Employee of Northwest Benton County Physician Services, LLC, d/b/a Northwest Orthopedics — Bentonville.