For Immediate Release

Mercy Memorial Welcomes New Spine Surgeon

Ardmore — Dereck Peery, D.O., orthopedic spine surgeon, is the newest member to join the Bone and Joint Clinic.

A native to the area, Dr. Peery grew up in Dickson and recently moved back to Ardmore. He completed his residency at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and his fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery at Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital in New Albany, Ohio. He moved to Ardmore from Hilliard, Ohio.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Peery to Mercy Memorial,” said Bob Thompson, Mercy Memorial’s president and CEO. “His specialized background will allow us to expand our services to provide spine surgery right here in southern Oklahoma.”

Dr. Peery is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and North American Spine Society. He is joining orthopedic surgeons J. Keith Troop, M.D., Richard Greisman, M.D., and Jeff Cumming, M.D. at the Bone and Joint Clinic in Ardmore.

“Doctors Greisman, Cumming, and I are pleased to add Dr. Peery to our practice,” said Troop. “He will be a tremendous asset to the community.”

The Bone and Joint Clinic is located at 2002 12th Avenue NW, Suite B. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Peery, call (580) 223-4795.

Mercy Memorial Health Center is a member of Mercy Health System of Oklahoma and the Sisters of Mercy Health System.

Press release dated: August 23, 2007