At Midwest Center for Joint Replacement, our mission has always been to provide expert joint care that is not only highly specialized but also keeps the focus on our patients first.
When MCJR first opened in 2015, we made it a goal to be patient-centered, something that has been harder to find in today’s healthcare landscape. We accomplished this by having real people answer every patient phone call, making our surgeons and their medical teams easy to reach, and anticipating patient FAQs even before they’d asked them. In order to encapsulate this dedication, we created the motto of “taking the pain out of joint replacement.”
More recently, we’ve increased our accessibility to our patients by coming closer to them. We’re proud to share that our surgeons now have a presence in 4 locations: Indianapolis, Bloomington, Terre Haute, and Zionsville.
Through our multiple locations and patient-first approach, MCJR is committed to making expert orthopedic care closer to home, reducing the burden of travel, and improving the overall healthcare experience for our patients.
One team, four locations
Our four locations are spread across central Indiana to be more accessible to patients around the state and surrounding states. You can expect the following from each of our locations:
Indianapolis:
- When: open 5 days a week
- Who:
- Four joint replacement surgeons – Dr. Penrose, Dr. Carter, Dr. Berend, Dr. Lackey
- Internal medicine physician Dr. DeSalle
- Four Physician Assistants
- What is available: X-ray, consultations, bloodwork and pre-op workups
- Same building as our outpatient surgery facility
- Phone: 317-455-1064
Bloomington:
- When: open 5 days a week
- Who:
- Sports Medicine physician Dr. Weidenebener
- Four joint replacement surgeons – Dr. Penrose, Dr. Carter, Dr. Berend, Dr. Lackey
- Internal medicine physician Dr. DeSalle
- What is available: X-ray, consultations, bloodwork and pre-op workups
- Phone: 317-455-1064
Terre Haute:
- When: open 1 day a week
- Who:
- Two joint replacement surgeons – Dr. Carter, Dr. Lackey
- What is available: knee or hip consultations
- Phone: 317-455-1064
- Where: located at Indiana Spine Group
Zionsville:
- When: open 1 day a week
- Who: Dr. Penrose
- What is available: knee or hip consultations, x-ray
- Phone: 317-455-1064
- Where: located at Central Indiana Orthopedics
Same-week appointments
Joint problems, whether that be chronic issues like osteoarthritis or acute injuries like a hip fracture, are incredibly common but can significantly disrupt a person’s daily routine. We know joint issues are frustrating and leave people wanting care as soon as possible. Because of that, we provide same-week appointments for consultations.
Now that our surgeons and PAs spread their time across our 4 clinic locations, our patients don’t have to sacrifice as much time worrying about travel, logistics, and financial stress.
The team at MCJR comprises some of the most experienced orthopedic specialists in the field, renowned for their expertise in joint replacements, minimally invasive techniques, and advanced treatments. However, what truly sets us apart is our dedication to making this level of care accessible to as many people as possible. We prioritize patient convenience, comfort, and individualized attention — factors that are essential for achieving the best outcomes in joint care.
If you are struggling with hip or knee pain and aren’t sure of what to do next, call our team and ask to speak with a nurse or schedule a consultation! We are here to help.
Phone: 317-455-1064