Dr. Emily Heronemus is board-certified in family medicine and fellowship-trained in primary care sports medicine. She provides patients of all ages with comprehensive sports care, concussion care, uses ultrasound for evaluations and injections and treats a variety of conditions affecting muscles, bones and joints.
“I was an athlete growing up, playing a number of sports, and I played softball in college,” she said. “I’ve had injuries so I’m able to sympathize with patients and can understand what they’re going through in their process of healing.”
Dr. Heronemus received her bachelor’s degree from Bethany College in Lindsborg and earned her medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She completed a family medicine residency at Via Christi Family Medicine and her fellowship at Via Christi Sports Medicine. She sees patients at OrthoKansas and also works with athletes in the training room at Baker University in Baldwin City.
“Choosing OrthoKansas gives you a way to stay within your community and receive care,” she said. “We can provide medical care, imaging, and physical therapy - all in a one-stop shop. Our caring, compassionate, dedicated team - from the front desk, to physical therapists and physicians – work together to give you a personalized experience.”

Josh Lahr, PA, graduated from Wichita State University with a Master of Physician Assistant degree. He is a member of the Kansas Academy of Physician Assistants and American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Lahr grew up in a small town outside of Lawrence with his primary care provider primarily being a physician assistant. He became interested in orthopedics through the injuries he sustained while being an athlete.
“My favorite part of being a PA is helping people find the solution and getting back to what they want to do.”
Lahr began his career in orthopedics before moving to orthopedic trauma. He primarily works with joint replacement patients.
“I want my patients to know that I have an open form of communication. If you have any questions, please ask. I want you to be involved in your care.”

“I’ve always been interested in the medical field and becoming a physician assistant was a really good opportunity to do a wide variety of things in medicine. I was really drawn to the ability to work as part of a team and that’s something I’ve enjoyed during my career.”
Lindsay Davison works at OrthoKansas with Dr. Stephan Prô, a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician, caring for patients with athletic injuries.
“We see general orthopedics as well but see a lot of injuries that athletes get such as ACL tears and rotator cuff tears,” she said. “We work on shoulders, hips and knees and will see just a little bit of everything.”
She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Exercise and Health Sciences with Highest Distinction, from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Lindsay’s experience includes working in outpatient orthopedics, specializing in acute and chronic orthopedic injuries and conditions with extensive experience in the evaluation of the foot and ankle.
One thing Lindsay wants her patients to know is that it’s okay to ask questions.
“People are sometimes hesitant to ask things because they don’t want to bother us. It’s never something that’s a bother. We want to know your questions and answer them,” she said. “I don’t want you to leave an appointment and wish that you would’ve asked something. If you think of something after you leave, give us a call. The most important thing is making sure you really understand everything to make sure you have the best quality of care.”

It wasn’t until he was nearing the end of medical school that Dr. Luis Salazar realized that sports medicine was his calling.
“My brother was an athletic trainer for the Cleveland Indians and that exposed me to a lot in regard to the care provided to professional athletes,” he said. “I saw it as an opportunity to blend science, sports, disease prevention and medicine and take care of all aspects of the athlete and their care.”
Dr. Salazar is board-certified in family medicine and fellowship-trained in primary care sports medicine. He enjoys the intricacies of foot and ankle injuries and his special interests include caring for athletes of all abilities; ultrasound medicine; and the use of biologic treatment options. He also participates in Exercise is Medicine, a global health initiative committed to the belief that physical activity promotes optimal health and is integral in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions.
He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his sports medicine fellowship at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Dr. Salazar has experience treating NCAA and NAIA collegiate athletes, including his work with Division I athletes at the University of Kansas as part of Kansas Team Health. He enjoys engaging in teaching future physicians part of the faculty for the Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Kansas Health System.
“My practice is pretty vast,” he said. “I take care of anybody who moves, not only athletes at all competitive levels from elementary to collegiate and Olympic level and professional, I’ve had experience in all aspects across a lot of age groups.”
What advice does Dr. Salazar have for his patients?
“Patients need to be their own advocates and demand the care that they need. They need to push us as physicians to not be stagnant. It’s not the physician’s way, it’s what the best care for them as a patient is,” he said. “We need to listen to them, value their time and offer options, but we also need to be truthful and up front. Find the care that you need. If it’s not me, that’s fine but we need to demand the most that we can.”

Nathan Kasting, PA, earned his undergraduate degree and a Master of Physician Assistant degree from Wichita State University. He is board certified by the NCCPA, with an additional certificate of added qualification in orthopedic surgery (CAQ-OS). He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery.
“I chose to become a PA because I was heavily involved in athletics, so I wanted to do something that allowed me to treat people of all ages and help them return to being active.”
Kasting began his career as an operating room assistant before becoming an orthopedic surgery physician assistant. He worked closely with general and trauma surgeons to provide holistic care to patients.
“I have an interest in total joint replacement, because you can help someone who has a problem that is affecting their day-to-day actives and provide them the opportunity to get back to living an active lifestyle.”

Sarah Simpson, PA-C, earned a Bachelor of Science in General Science and Athletic Training from Fort Hays State University and a Bachelor of Physician Assistant from Wichita State University.
 “I chose to become a Physician’s Assistant because of my family ties to healthcare and because I love to help people.”
Simpson began working in Orthopedics in 2005 and belongs to the American and Kansas Academy of Physician’s Assistants.
“I chose Orthopedics because I love helping people move without pain and get back to doing what they love.”

Dr. Stephan Prô is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon caring for patients with injuries to the knee, hip and shoulder. He subspecializes in orthopedic sports medicine, where he cares not only for athletes, but those with athletic-related injuries.
“I like to educate the patient on what their condition is, make them engaged in the choices they have to help them get better, and ultimately set goals that are achievable either through surgery, medicine, rehab – whatever way they see fit.”
Dr. Prô earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine before completing a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group. He is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Kansas Health System, teaching orthopedic fellows. Dr. Prô has also worked with professional soccer teams and assisted the U.S. men's national team in preparing for the 2010 World Cup. 
“Patients should feel comfortable coming to LMH Health and OrthoKansas for their care because every one of us strives to provide the highest level care possible,” he said. “We want to be a convenient access point for patients, blending elite care with very patient-centered, easily accessible care that’s local.”