3 Best Orthopedics in Lansing, MI

“Dr. J. Wesley Mesko obtained his medical degree from Loyola Stritch Medical School in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Mesko completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency and a Total Joint Fellowship at Indiana University in Indianapolis. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has over 42 years of experience in this field. He specializes in the outcomes of total joint replacement and other arthritis surgeries. Dr. Mesko has expertise in using less invasive techniques for hip and knee replacement surgery. He has a special interest in extending the longevity of total knee and hip replacements. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Michigan Orthopaedic Society, Michigan State Medical Society, Ingham County Medical Society, and Christian Medical and Dental Society. He is affiliated with McLaren Greater Lansing, McLaren Orthopedic Hospital, and Sparrow Hospital. He also serves as the Chief of Orthopedics at Ingham Regional Medical Center, Chief of Orthopedics at Ellsworth Air Force Base Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, and as an Orthopedic Surgeon and Attending Physician in Lansing, Michigan. He practices at Michigan Orthopedic Center.”

“Dr. Charles J. Taunt Jr. received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines. Dr. Charles finished his orthopedic surgery residency at St. John Oakland Hospital in Madison Heights, Michigan. He is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has over 24 years of experience. His practice focuses on achieving excellent patient outcomes in hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Charles is committed to providing compassionate, quality care to his patients. He teaches other orthopedic surgeons at the state and national level, lecturing frequently across the country on different aspects of hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Charles is actively teaching in the Michigan State University/McLaren Greater Lansing orthopedic surgery residency program.”

“Dr. Jason M. Cochran completed his medical education at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Michigan State University and Ingham Regional Medical Center, Lansing, Michigan. He did his Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Jason specializes in hip, knee, and shoulder surgery. He has over 21 years of experience in this field. He is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He has special interests in complex reconstruction and revision of total joint replacements and minimally invasive surgery for hip and knee joint replacement surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, and Michigan Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is affiliated with Sparrow Hospital and McLaren Greater Lansing.”