Howard J Schertzinger Jr., MD:  Medical Director/Team Physician

Advanced Pain Solutions, 8746 Union Centre Boulevard, West Chester, OH  45069;

513-942-5800

Howard J. Schertzinger Jr., MD is President and Chief Operating Officer of Advanced Pain Solutions in West Chester, Ohio, specializing in non-surgical spine and orthopedics.

Dr. Schertzinger’s research interests include osteoarthritis, pain management and medical illness in sports medicine. He is a nationally recognized speaker on the topics of sports medicine, osteoarthritis and pain management including participation in the Arthritis Huddle. Dr. Schertzinger is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, and American College of Sports Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, in Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics. Dr. Schertzinger holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. Dr. Schertzinger received his undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati, his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio followed by his residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. He completed his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of North Carolina.  

In addition to his services to the Mount, Dr. Schertzinger also is the team physician for Summit Country Day High School, Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy, Ohio Elite Soccer Academy, Classic Hammer FC, and Flip and Twist Gymnastics.

Robert Burger, MD: Orthopaedic Director/Team Physician

Beacon Orthopaedics, 6480 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH  45247; 513-354-3700, www.beaconortho.com

Dr. Robert Burger is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio where he graduated from LaSalle High School and went on to attend Notre Dame University on an academic scholarship. While attending Notre Dame, Dr. Burger played varsity football and was a member of the 1977 National Championship Team. His honors included First Team academic All-American, National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete and the Dolly Cohen awards as the top scholar athlete in the country. Dr. Burger completed is bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (1981) and then attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati (1985). Dr. Burger completed his internship in surgery (1985-86) and residency in orthopaedic surgery (1986-90) at the University of Cincinnati. He also completed a fellowship at the Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Burger has a special interest in knee and shoulder injuries and is actively involved in education and clinical research in these areas.

In addition to his role at the Mount, Dr. Burger is also the Medical Director, Head Team Physician at Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH; Orthopaedic Consultant/Team Physician for the Cincinnati Reds; Team Physician for LaSalle High School; and, Team Physician for the Cincinnati Steam.

Dr. Burger is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has professional affiliations with the: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Arthroscopy Association of North America, Notre Dame Orthopaedic Society, Hughston Society, American Medical Association, Ohio State Medical Association, and Cincinnati Academy of Medicine.

Dr. Burger has been granted the following professional honors:  Academic All-American Hall of Fame by the College Sports Information Directors of America, 2006; Outstanding Team Physician, by the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association, 2009; Outstanding Team Physician, by the Ohio Joint Advisory Commission on Sports Medicine, 2010; Cincinnati Magazine “Top Doctors”, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2011. Dr. Burger has held, or current holds, the following leadership positions:  Founding Member and Past President, Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 2004-2009; Section Head, Orthopaedic Surgery, Good Samaritan Hospital, 2005-present; Director of Quality Assurance, Orthopaedic Surgery, Good Samaritan Hospital, 1997-present; Executive Committee, Good Samaritan Hospital, 1999-2008; Executive Committee, Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 1997-present.

David B. Argo, MD: Team Physician
Beacon Orthopaedics

David B. Argo, MD is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. While attending Vanderbilt, Dr. Argo was captain of the varsity soccer team. He earned his medical degree and completed an orthopaedic residency at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Argo completed a prestigious orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship with the Mississippi Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Center, dedicated to state of the art advancements in the treatment of the shoulder, elbow, and knee.

Dr. Argo has worked extensively with athletes at the high school, college and professional levels. In addition to his role at the Mount, Dr. Argo is the Team Physician for the Cincinnati Cyclones, Oak Hills High School (Cincinnati), East Central High School (Indiana), and the Cincinnati Reds.

Dr. Argo’s interests in orthopaedics include minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder (rotator cuff, throwers shoulder, fractures), as well as minimally invasive treatments of the elbow and knee. He also has extensive training in joint reconstruction and fracture care.

Robert Rolf, MD: Team Physician

Beacon Orthopaedics

Robert Rolf, MD is a native of Cincinnati and a graduate of La Salle High School. He attended the University of Notre Dame when he received a BS in Chemical Engineering. After working as a Sales Engineer for two years, he returned to Cincinnati to study at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine.

Dr. Rolf completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He continued his training as a shoulder and elbow specialist during a fellowship at the Boston Shoulder Institute at Harvard under the guidance of Jon JP Warner, MD; Larry Higgins, MD; and Tom Holovacs, MD. Throughout his fellowship he received extensive training in advanced arthroscopic techniques of the shoulder, as well as specialized experience in complex shoulder reconstructive procedures including tendon transfers, shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder replacement. He has a strong interest in shoulder and knee injuries as well as fracture management.