If you're visiting an area hospital, don't be surprised if you hear an overhead page for Dr. Reilly. The only question is: Which Dr. Reilly?

Dr. Kevin Reilly, who joined Wellington in 1995, is the seventh of eight boys, and six of them are physicians. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Dr. Reilly is proud of his chosen profession. "There was never a doubt this is what I wanted to do," said the son of Tom and Agnes Reilly. "Nothing can match the satisfaction I get with the one-on-one interaction you have when treating a patient and restoring their function."

In this era of specialization, he is also proud of being a general orthopaedic surgeon. "I've found that being a jack of all trades is useful," said Dr. Reilly, who is married and has five children. "It gives me the ability to diagnose and treat all patients. And if the situation is very complex, I can always consult with a subspecialist within the Wellington group."

According to Dr. Reilly, 90 percent of a typical orthopaedic practice is non-operative care. He tries a multitude of options before heading to the operating room. "Our responsibility is to try to get people better first, without resorting to surgery," he said.

Dr. Reilly, who was an Academic All-American in football at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts, is now one of the team physicians for St. Xavier, where he wrestled and played football in high school.

Certifications

• Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery