The CORE Institute announced it has acquired Tempe-based Premier Orthopedics and that its Founder, Mitchell Wagner, MD will join The CORE Institute’s dynamic clinical team.

“Partnering with The CORE Institute will directly benefit our patients,” said Dr. Mitchell Wagner, MD.  “I am excited to join The CORE Institute team and contribute to achieving its mission of bringing a new standard of excellence to surgical care across Arizona and the nation based on the Excellence through Evidence® platform.”

“We are excited to add Dr. Wagner and his talented team to The CORE Institute as we continue to expand and implement our Excellence through Evidence® platform across the nation,” said Arizona Market President, John Brown, MD. “The move also demonstrates our commitment to grow within the Arizona market, while we continue to pursue our national expansion efforts.”

Mitchell Wagner, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and the Founder and Medical Director of Premier Orthopedics of Arizona, which he opened in early in 2011 after practicing with a large local orthopedic group since 1999. He has expertise in orthopedic joint reconstruction, specifically of the knees, shoulders, and hips affected by diseases such as osteoarthritis, and acute and chronic injuries.