Our Staff Surgeons are Board Certified Board certification is an important achievement in the world of orthopaedics. To become board certified, our surgeons completed undergraduate work, four years of medical school, and five years of postgraduate study, which includes internship and residency programs. They have also been practicing orthopaedic surgeons for two years and passed the exam from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Why We Work as Associates SBO promises Excellence in Orthopaedics. Patients receive optimum care and doctors benefit from working together as a team. Be confident that you are getting the best care at SBO. Since we practice as associates, you don't have to worry about seeking a second opinion. Group consultations are part of our methodology. We meet regularly to discuss unusual or complicated cases, which provides the patient with optimum results. By working as associates, the patient is also assured medical attention 24 hours a day. Even if your doctor is out of town, you can call us if you feel there is a problem. Your concerns are important to the on-call doctor, just as they are to your personal physician. SBO doctors can continue their post graduate medical education while still giving our patients the best care available. Specialized Care - Quick Recovery At South Bend Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine we want you to get back in the game, whether that means sports, work, or just everyday life. We provide specialized care for our surgery and rehab patients, as well as those suffering from work-related or sports injuries. SBO Associates are experts in joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma, hand, spine and foot/ankle care. Providers and Staff Christopher R. Balint, D.O. David L. Bankoff, M.D. Jeffrey T. Biever, DPM Robert E. Clemency, M.D. Henry W. De Leeuw, M.D. Matthew W. Dinnon, D.P.M. Frederick J. Ferlic, M.D. Randolph J. Ferlic, M.D. Earl J. Heller, M.D. J. Michael Kelbel, M.D. Henry Kim, M.D. Adelbert J. Mencias, M.D. Brian L. Ratigan, M.D. William B. Rozzi, M.D. James P. Sieradzki, M.D. Michael A. Yergler, M.D. Willard G. Yergler, M.D. Jeffrey D. Yergler, M.D.