Cincinnati Bengals welcome

Dr. Kevin Reilly as a new team physician

February 17, 2011, Cincinnati; Wellington Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine announced today that Dr. Kevin Reilly, a 15 year veteran of orthopedic care in Cincinnati, will become team physician for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Dr. Reilly joins a team of 3 physicians that work with the team to assist them in sports therapy and treatments. There are a total of 4 team physicians, two physicians will lead orthopedic care, two physicians will lead primary care.

Dr. Reilly continues a long tradition of Wellington’s association with the Cincinnati Bengals, most recently Dr. Rob Heidt Jr. who spent the last 27 years as a member of the medical team.

Dr. Reilly joined Wellington Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine in 1995. Prior to joining Wellington, Dr. Reilly attended University of Cincinnati where he also completed his internship and residency.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to be part of the medical care team for the Cincinnati Bengals. I always dreamed of making it to the NFL – I just didn’t realize it would take me 25 years and a medical career to get there. As a native Cincinnatian, it gives me great pride to work with the hometown team,” notes Dr. Kevin Reilly.

Whether it’s a 9 year old soccer player or a 300 pound linemen, Dr. Reilly works with them to help restore their function and achieve their goals. As a football player and wrestler at St. Xavier High School, he was inspired to become an orthopedic specialist because of the excellent treatment he received as an athlete.

Dr. James Plettner, Board President, Wellington Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine “Dr. Reilly demonstrates the high quality of care that our entire Wellington team always aims to provide.”

About Dr. Kevin Reilly:

Dr. Kevin Reilly joined Wellington in 1995 and is the seventh of eight sons, born and raised in Cincinnati by Tom and Agnes Reilly. He was an Academic All American in football at The College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts and returned to Cincinnati from medical school and his orthopaedic training. He now serves as one of the team physicians for St. Xavier, where he wrestled and played football in high school. He also serves as an orthopaedic consultant for multiple other area high schools, several colleges and the McGing Irish Dancers. “I’ve enjoyed remaining involved with high school athletics since this was one of my earliest attractions to Orthopaedics as a career. There is a great deal of satisfaction from the one-on-one interaction you have when treating a patient and helping them restore their function and achieve their goals.

In this era of specialization, he is also proud of being a general orthopaedic surgeon. “I have a particular interest in joint replacement surgery, arthroscopy and sports medicine, but I enjoy the variety and challenge of seeing virtually all patients and treating most of them,” says Dr. Reilly, who is married and has six children. “If a problem is extremely rare or complex, we have an extensive team of subspecialists within the Wellington group available as a valuable resource.”

According to Dr. Reilly, up to 90% of an orthopaedic practice involves non-operative care. In most cases, multiple nonsurgical options are explored before resorting to surgery. “Our responsibility is to try to get patients better, and if I can do that without resorting to surgery, that is usually the first choice. When surgery is required, I make use of state of the art techniques and equipment,\: from less invasive arthroscopic and total joint surgeries to computer assisted and partial joint replacement surgeries.

The local and national climate of healthcare has not dampened his enthusiasm for this chosen profession. “I consider it a significant and humbling honor and privilege to serve patients in need. Despite the stresses and ever increasing challenges of the business of medicine, I continue to find the practice of orthopaedic surgery very fulfilling.”

Residencies

• Internship, University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  Cincinnati, Ohio
  1990-1991
• Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  Cincinnati, Ohio
  1990-1995

Medical School

• University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
  1990

Undergraduate

• College of the Holy Cross, Worchester, Massachusetts
  Bachelor of Arts in Biology
  1986

Certifications

• Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Other Affiliations

• Volunteer Instructor: UC College of Medicine and Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Team Physician/Orthopaedic Consultant: St. Xavier, Mercy, Seton, Harrison and other local high schools, Miami University, Cincinnati Christian University, SW Ohio Wrestling Coaches Association, OHSAA State Wrestling Championships and The McGing Irish Dancers

About Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine:

Wellington combines its many years of experience with a remarkable breadth of sub-specialization. Wellington’s practice includes every aspect of musculoskeletal care. Its 29 physicians consistently provide the highest level of professional service to patients, their families and referring physicians at any of their 7 locations.

Wellington physicians received their training from the finest academic institutions and they stay abreast of important global medical breakthroughs through continuing education and research. Because education on every level is vital, Wellington physicians also educate future physicians, lead forums, and deliver lectures all over the world. Wellington physicians believe communication and a strong doctor-patient relationship are essential. Along with other members of the Wellington staff, they ensure that every patient and family receives the most caring, comprehensive, and effective medical care possible. Wellington physicians are also active in the affairs of the Greater Cincinnati Community.

Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine has 7 neighborhood locations:

West Chester* Oxford

Blue Ash Sardinia

Anderson*

Eastgate

West Side*

*Indicates extended after hours.