About Abrazo Orthopedic Specialists at Biltmore Terrace · Phoenix
Abrazo Orthopedic Specialists at Biltmore Terrace is an orthopedic and sports medicine practice located at 2122 E Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Phoenix, Arizona 85016, operating as part of the Abrazo Health network (formerly affiliated with Arizona Sports Medicine Center). The clinic provides comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, joint replacement, and podiatry care, and for over two decades its physicians have served as team doctors for professional franchises including the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, and Oakland A's. Patients can reach the office at (480) 420-0749, with weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Abrazo Orthopedic Specialists at Biltmore Terrace is the orthopedic arm of the Abrazo Community Health Network's Biltmore Terrace campus in central Phoenix, sharing the 2122 E Highland Avenue, Suite 100 address and (480) 420-0749 appointment line. The practice traces its heritage to the Arizona Sports Medicine Center (ASMC), which for over 20 years has built a reputation across the Southwest as a leader in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery, with board-certified physicians treating both weekend athletes and elite professionals. The group's physicians serve as team physicians for the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, and Oakland A's, signaling its depth in high-level sports and joint care. Service lines include orthopedic surgery (covering knees, hips, shoulders, hands, and feet), joint replacement (including total and arthroscopic knee replacement and hip replacement), sports medicine for both emergency and primary-care trained physicians, and podiatry. The roster includes surgeons such as Timothy Bert, MD, Joshua Silver, MD, Douglas Freedberg, MD, Russell Cohen, MD, Lige Kaplan, MD, Daniel Fang, MD, Gary Waslewski, MD, Rhett MacNeille, MD, David Zeman, MD (40+ years of experience), Michael Sumko, DO, John Vanderhoof, MD, Eduardo Salazar, MD, Charles Peterson, MD, Jordan Conroy, MD, sports medicine specialist Brendan Koistinen, DO, podiatrist Jeffrey Copoloff, DPM, and physician assistants Eric Ovalle, Meghan Rettler, James Hutchison, Crystal Allison, and others. Patients also have access to the broader Abrazo multispecialty offerings at the same Biltmore Terrace address. As a physician referral service note on Optum clarifies, hours may vary and patients are encouraged to contact the office to confirm appointment availability.
- In business
- Over 20 years (as Arizona Sports Medicine Center / Abrazo Orthopedic Specialists at Biltmore Terrace)
- Serves
- Phoenix metropolitan area (central Phoenix, Biltmore neighborhood, and the greater Maricopa County region)
About the Practice
Abrazo Orthopedic Specialists at Biltmore Terrace operates inside the Abrazo Community Health Network's Biltmore Terrace medical campus in central Phoenix. Per Abrazo Health's description, the practice is 'Arizona's premier destination for surgical procedures and minimally invasive sports injury treatments,' caring for everyone from weekend warriors to elite professional athletes. The location is the successor to the Arizona Sports Medicine Center (ASMC), and for over 20 years the team has earned a Southwest reputation as a recognized leader in sports medicine. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and shares its 2122 E Highland Avenue address with the broader Abrazo Medical Group Biltmore Terrace multispecialty clinic.
- Address: 2122 E. Highland Ave., Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Phone: (480) 420-0749
- Fax: 480.420.0732
- Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon–Fri)
- Operated by Abrazo Community Health Network
Services
The Biltmore Terrace orthopedic team offers a complete spectrum of orthopedic care, from non-operative sports medicine to complex joint replacement. The sports medicine line emphasizes minimally invasive treatment, while the orthopedic surgery service covers the full musculoskeletal system. Specific procedure lines highlighted on the Abrazo site include total and arthroscopic knee replacement, knee surgery, hip replacement, ACL injury treatment, Achilles tendon treatment, foot and hand pain, and sports injury care. Surgical and podiatric care round out the clinical offerings at the same Biltmore Terrace suite.
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Joint Replacement (Knee and Hip)
- Sports Medicine
- Knee Replacement (total and arthroscopic)
- Hip Replacement
- ACL Injury Treatment
- Achilles Tendon Treatment
- Foot Pain Treatment
- Hand Pain Treatment
- Sports Injury Treatment
- Podiatry
- Minimally Invasive Sports Injury Treatments
Team Physicians for Professional Sports
A defining credential of this practice is its role as team physicians for multiple Major League franchises. According to the official Abrazo Health page, the physicians at Biltmore Terrace serve as team physicians for the Arizona Cardinals (NFL), Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB), Chicago Cubs (MLB), and Oakland A's (MLB). This high-level sports medicine responsibility signals both surgical skill and the trust extended by elite organizations to handle complex athlete injuries.
- Arizona Cardinals (NFL)
- Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB)
- Chicago Cubs (MLB)
- Oakland A's (MLB)
Orthopedic Surgeons
The orthopedic surgery roster at Biltmore Terrace includes board-certified surgeons across subspecialties such as sports, joint replacement, shoulder, knee, and hip. Per Optum's directory and individual practice sites, the team spans physicians accepting new patients as well as several veteran surgeons with decades of experience.
- Timothy Bert, MD – Orthopedic Surgery (rated 4.8/5)
- Joshua Silver, MD – Orthopedic Surgery
- Douglas Freedberg, MD – Orthopedic Surgery
- Russell Cohen, MD – Orthopedic Surgery
- Lige Kaplan, MD – Orthopedic Surgery
- Daniel Fang, MD – Orthopedic Surgery
- Gary Waslewski, MD – Orthopedic Surgery
- Rhett MacNeille, MD – Orthopedic Surgery
- David Zeman, MD – Orthopedic Surgery (40+ years of experience, Healthgrades 4.7 rating)
- Michael Sumko, DO – Orthopedic Surgery
- John Vanderhoof, MD – Orthopedic Surgery
- Eduardo Salazar, MD – Surgery
- Charles Peterson, MD – Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine Physicians
Sports medicine coverage at the clinic draws from physicians with both orthopedic and emergency-medicine backgrounds. Optum's directory lists sports medicine as a distinct specialty alongside orthopedic surgery for this location.
- Brendan Koistinen, DO – Sports Medicine (rated 4.9/5)
- Jordan Conroy, MD – Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine)
- Alejandra Navarro Castaneda, MD – Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine)
Podiatry and Physician Assistants
Biltmore Terrace also offers podiatry coverage for foot and ankle conditions, supported by orthopedic surgical physician assistants who assist in clinic and surgical care. Several PAs at this location are listed as accepting new patients through Optum.
- Jeffrey Copoloff, DPM – Podiatrist
- Meghan Rettler, PA-C – Orthopedic Surgery (Surgical) PA
- James Hutchison, PA-C – Orthopedic Surgery (Surgical) PA (rated 4.9/5)
- Eric Ovalle, PA – Orthopedic Surgery PA
- Crystal Allison, PA
Patient Experience and Reviews
Public reviews of individual providers at this address are largely positive on Healthgrades. Dr. David Zeman holds a 4.7-star rating across 61 reviews, with 92% five-star ratings; reviewers call out his expertise and genuine patient connection and note his announced retirement from ASMC. Dr. Timothy Bert carries a 4.8/5 provider rating, Brendan Koistinen DO carries 4.9/5, and James Hutchison PA-C carries 4.9/5 on the Abrazo site. MapQuest lists the practice with 1 Yelp review.
- David Zeman, MD – Healthgrades 4.7/5 (61 reviews)
- Timothy Bert, MD – 4.8/5
- Brendan Koistinen, DO – 4.9/5
- James Hutchison, PA-C – 4.9/5
- MapQuest Yelp count: 1 review
Location and Access
The clinic sits in the Biltmore Terrace medical complex on East Highland Avenue, immediately north of the Camelback corridor in Phoenix. Coordinates are approximately 33.5059856, -112.0356006. Patients and referring providers can reach scheduling at (480) 420-0749 and fax at 480-420-0732. The same building houses the Abrazo Medical Group Biltmore Terrace MultiSpecialty clinic and is operated by the Abrazo Community Health Network.
- 2122 E Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016
- (480) 420-0749
- Fax: 480-420-0732
- Biltmore Terrace medical campus, central Phoenix