St. Joseph’s Health Expands Orthopedic and Spine Care with Launch of New Practice

Welcoming Drs. Bianco, Iorio, Kopko and Raphael

SYRACUSE, N.Y.— St. Joseph’s Health is proud to announce the opening of St. Joseph’s Health Orthopedic and Spine Care, expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive orthopedic and spine services for patients across Central New York. The new St. Joseph’s Physicians practice officially opens on December 1, 2025, and is now accepting new patients and continuing care with current patients.

Joining the St. Joseph’s Physicians network are four highly regarded orthopedic surgeons, each bringing extensive experience in treating complex musculoskeletal and spine conditions:

· Dr. Kevin Kopko, Medical Director of Joint Surgery – Specializing in Hip and Knee Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement, Robotic Surgery

· Dr. Bradley Raphael, Medical Director of Sports Medicine – Specializing in Shoulder, Knee, Sports Medicine, PRP, Cartilage, Joint Preservation and Orthobiologics

· Dr. Aaron Bianco – Specializing in Neck & Back

· Dr. Justin Iorio, Medical Director of Spine Surgery – Specializing in cervical/thoracic/lumbar surgery, spinal tumors, degenerative conditions, minimally-invasive procedures, and navigation

“This expansion represents another exciting milestone in St. Joseph’s commitment to delivering exceptional orthopedic and spine care,” said Julianne Himes, MS, PA-C Sr. VP, Medical Group President at St. Joseph’s Physicians. “By welcoming this talented group of surgeons, we’re able to offer patients more specialized expertise close to home, supported by the full continuum of St. Joseph’s Health services.”

“We’re thrilled to see the continued growth of our orthopedic program,” added Robert Carlin, MD, Chief Medical Officer at St. Joseph’s Medical PC. “With state-of-the-art technology, including robotic-assisted surgical options, we’re redefining what’s possible in musculoskeletal and spine care for our community.”

St. Joseph’s Health Orthopedic and Spine Care offers the latest diagnostic and treatment options, including robotic-assisted joint replacement and minimally invasive spine procedures—all delivered within a compassionate, patient-first environment.

Located at Northeast Medical Center, Suite 115, 4000 Medical Center Drive, Fayetteville, NY 13066, the practice can be reached at 315-329-2555 to schedule appointments. Visit here to learn more.