Hampton Roads Orthopaedic Spine & Sports Medicine: MRI Center

Hampton Roads Orthopaedic Spine & Sports Medicine: MRI Center is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hampton, VA. The facility is part of a larger network that has provided orthopaedic care to residents of the Hampton Roads region for more than 60 years. Originally founded by Dr. Wieman Kretz, the first orthopaedic surgeon in the area, the practice continues to evolve to meet the demands of the changing orthopaedic healthcare industry. The specific location at 730 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Unit 120, operates as an MRI Center, offering total and whole body MRI imaging services. This site is distinct from the main orthopaedic office located in Suite 130 at the same address, which serves Newport News. The MRI Center operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The broader organization emphasizes a team approach to the treatment and rehabilitation of spine injuries, combining highly trained orthopaedic and interventional pain management physicians, specialized physical therapists, and spine diagnostics testing. Treatment options for spine injuries include advanced physical therapy, non-surgical treatments, pain management injections, minimally invasive procedures, and surgical options when appropriate. The surgeons are experienced in performing procedures such as Posterior Lumbar Decompression and Fusion, and Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion, which target pain caused by disc degradation, slippage, or herniation. The organization also provides comprehensive orthopaedic services for patients of all ages, ranging from sports-related and emergency injuries to arthritic, congenital, and degenerative conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Joint replacement services have been performed for more than 50 years, with a focus on hips, knees, shoulders, elbows, feet, and ankles, often utilizing minimally invasive and computer-guided surgical techniques. The mission of the practice is to provide high-quality orthopaedic care while focusing on educating patients in the prevention of orthopaedic injuries and diseases.

The business holds a rating of 3.90 based on customer reviews. With a history spanning over six decades in the Hampton Roads area, the practice stands as a long-established provider of orthopaedic spine and sports medicine care in Virginia.