News and Articles
Dr Distasio Retires after 23 Years with SMOC
The room filled with conversation and delicious smells at the River Stone Chophouse on June 17th, 2019. Everyone was in good spirits, conversing with one another and enjoying a glass of their preferred drink.
Press Release: Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center Now Offers Patient Financing through BHG Patient Lending
Chesapeake, VA – June 1, 2019– Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Inc. is pleased to announce that it now offers patients a new way to pay for their procedures through BHG Patient Lending.
Ervin and Carolyn Say “Yes” to Their Golden Years After Total Knee Replacements
Our story could probably be named, A Tale of Three Knees, although there are 4 knees that are a part of this story! My knee issues began while I was in the Army. I played intramural football; and as a soldier, ran about 5 miles a day in boots. That can’t be good for the joints. The pain carried on for years and as most people tend to do, I learned to live with a certain amount of pain.
SMOC In The News: Wavy 10 on Your Side: Alternative to opioids changes life of Army veteran
Clark Brown remembers his days in the elite Night Stalkers unit of the Army Rangers. As an active member of Special Forces, he did things virtually no one else could. “Somalia, the movie “Blackhawk Down” that was all 160th Army Rangers.” His unit also teamed up with Seal Team 6, now known As DEVGRU.
Are you living with pain? Join us to learn more about Spinal Cord Stimulation.
Guest Speaker Victor W. Tseng, – DO Board Certified Physical Medicine Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, specializing in Interventional Pain and Non-surgical orthopaedics, with Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (SMOC).
Joint Health and Advances in Treatment to Keep You Active with Dr. Scott Grabill
Guest Speaker Dr. Scott Grabill – Orthopaedic Surgeon, specializing in Total Joint Replacement, with Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (SMOC). Vast improvements have been made in non-surgical and surgical treatments as more and more people seek solutions for pain relief to maintain an active lifestyle.
Local Event Raised Over $40,000 for Arthritis Foundation of Virginia
The inaugural Beef, Bourbon, and Blues Event this past Saturday at The Obici House was a major success for the Arthritis Foundation of Virginia. The AF not only exceeded their attendance goal, with over 150 people in attendance, but also exceeded their fundraising goal by raising over $40,000.
Press Release: LOCAL 7-ELEVEN EMPLOYEE IS BACK TO SERVING HER CUSTOMERS AFTER THEY HELPED HER GET LIFE-ALTERING HIP REPLACEMENT
After years of debilitating pain, 10-year veteran 7-Eleven employee Alice Jones was finally able to get relief from her leg, hip and back pain through a bilateral hip replacement. This life-altering surgery was only possible for her thanks to the generosity of her 7-11 regulars who came together to help cover her living expenses during her recovery through a Gofundme campaign.
Unique Physical Therapy Treatments Give Patients More Choices
The right therapist and treatment plan can make all the difference to your patients. A great plan leads to a great recovery—or even the possibility to avoid surgery altogether.
Dr. DiStasio’s Favorite Charity – as seen in Hampton Roads Physician Magazine
The patients who Dr. Anthony DiStasio treats during his volunteer hours at the Western Tidewater Free Clinic often work multiple jobs yet struggle to support their families. They cannot afford commercial health insurance and many do not qualify for employers’ health plans as part-time employees.