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Mountain Valley Orthopedics has been granted a three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in MRI in both Neurological MRI and Musculoskeletal MRI.  Accreditation by the IAC indicates that Mountain…

Debbie Kulick, a volunteer EMT for over 45 years, had severe hip-related pain for nearly two years.  She sought help and after evaluation and X-rays, fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon Dr. Roger Componovo found the problem and…

Susan Rubin, P.A.-C., recently returned from a mission trip to Haiti with Helping Hands and Beyond, Inc., a nonprofit group dedicated to helping the vulnerable, disadvantaged, and impoverished around the world, in an effort to provide care to those…

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Frederick J. Barnes, M.D., recently wrote an article published by StartingStrength.com.  In his article, Dr. Barnes discusses the importance of strength training for aiding bone density and longevity, as well…

Mountain Valley Orthopedics has once again been voted the Pocono Record Readers’ Choice in the categories of “Best Orthopedic” and “Best Physical Therapist.” This is the sixth consecutive year the practice has received these honors.…

Matthew Shelton, certified athletic trainer at Stroudsburg High School, has been named the regional nominee for The 2018 Newell National Athletic Trainer of the Year Award. As the regional nominee, Shelton will advance on to join other regional…

Mountain Valley Orthopedics was recently named in the Pocono Record 2017 Readers’ Choice list under the categories “Best Orthopedic” and “Best Physical Therapist.” This is the fifth year in a row the practice has received both distinctions! To…

Our very own, Kathy Bernard-Alvarez, L.P.N., was featured in an article published by Besse Medical in celebration of National Nurses Week. “Always lead with love” - Kathy Bernard-Alvarez, LPN Kathy has been a practicing LPN for 20…

Q: I have always been a big fan of professional pedicures, but a friend of mine recently told me she got a nasty infection right after getting one in a salon. Are pedicures safe? Read More