Dr. David H. Krahe 
Dr. Richard Masin
Dr. Robert Hampton                                                      

David H. Krahe, D.O.
Dr. David Krahe is a graduate of Cleveland's John Carroll University and received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1977. His four-year orthopedic surgery residency was through Southpointe Hospital fellowship training at St. Vincent Charity and University Hospitals.

Dr. Krahe is active in many professional organizations and is Board Certified through the American Osteopathic Board of Osteopathic Surgery. He is an associate professor for the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine involved in training residents, interns and medical students. He enjoys the interaction and training responsibilities of being Director of the Orthopedic Residency Program for South Pointe Hospital. He has held numerous positions in the medical community including Chief of Staff at South Pointe Hospital from 1998-1999.

His orthopedic practice includes but is not limited to fracture care, sports medicine, arthroscopy, and total-joint replacement using both conservative and surgical approaches. With the use of current treatment modalities including physical therapy and rehabilitation services, Dr. Krahe provides each patient with individualized treatment programs.

Richard R. Masin, D.O.
Dr. Richard Masin is a native Ohioan and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. He attended Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine receiving his medical degree in 1976. Dr. Masin completed his general internship and four-year orthopedic residency South Pointe Hospital. Following his orthopedic residency Dr. Masin was a Major in the USAF as an orthopedic surgeon at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. He returned to Ohio and joined Orthopedic Associates in 1983.

Dr. Masin is a Board Certified Orthopedic surgeon and is active and affiliated with both local and state medical organizations. He is a clinical instructor for the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine training program of residents, interns and medical
students. Dr. Masin truly enjoys teaching and interacting with physicians and students which provides him the opportunity for keeping informed of the most current orthopedic treatment.

Orthopedic Associate of Northern Ohio and Dr. Masin believes that accessible and quality care with the patient is paramount. Due to his avid interest in sports, Dr. Masin has had affiliations at various levels of sports and teams. He appreciates the interaction between sports and the importance of treatment of his athletic patients.

Robert J. Hampton, D.O.
Dr. Robert Hampton did his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University then returned to Ohio and attended Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. After graduating in 1984, Dr. Hampton completed his internship and five year general orthopedic residency in 1990 at South Pointe Hospital and became board certified in 1993. Dr. Hampton's practice of general orthopedics includes but is not limited to fracture care, joint replacement, arthroscopy and sports medicine.

With a strong interest in sports medicine, Dr. Hampton maintains an association with the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine and is a clinical instructor for the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. This association with his alma mater has Dr. Hampton teaching clinical and surgical skills to residents, interns and medical students. Teaching and interaction with the students keep Dr. Hampton current on the newest surgical and clinical modalities of medicine, as there is continual exchange of information. He is also a member of the Cleveland Academy of Medicine and the Ohio Medical Association as well as other professional organizations. Dr. Hampton served as the President of the Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002-2003.

Working with local high school teams has also been an important part of Dr. Hampton's practice. He maintains a relationship with Nordonia High School providing assistance with physicals, on-site sports coverage and general orthopedic care.

Orthopedic Associates of Northern Ohio physicians and staff believe that patient care is paramount and look forward to providing you and your family with the most up-to-date orthopedic care.