State-of-the-Art Hip and Knee Replacement
When hip and knee pain becomes more than an occasional annoyance, our team of hip and knee replacement specialists at Orthopedic Associates of Meadville are here to help. Using the most advanced treatment options for total hip replacement, as well as partial and total knee replacement surgery, our team will create a customize care plan to help relieve pain and restore mobility.
Joint Replacement that Fits You
And Only You!
Joint replacement surgery is a highly effective treatment for limiting pain, correcting joint deformity and helping to improve mobility. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and neither is our multifaceted treatment plan! We offer patients an advanced, personalized approach to surgery that includes education, physical therapy/occupational therapy, injections, and ongoing support.
Dr. Gebhart and his team utilize advanced technology, including robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacements and technology-assisted anterior total hip replacements. This technology is tailored to each patient’s anatomy with digital precision and accuracy for customized joint replacements. This means predictable results for improved outcomes, increase mobility, and faster recovery times.
Procedures for Hip and Knee
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty, THA) is a surgery replacing damaged bone and cartilage in the hip with artificial parts (prosthetics) to relieve pain and restore movement, typically due to arthritis or injury. This involves replacing the femoral head (ball) and acetabulum (socket) with metal, plastic, or ceramic components, with most patients experiencing significant pain relief and improved function within weeks to months. Surgery is typically performed through a muscle-sparing direct anterior approach which allows for less pain and a faster recovery.
- Revision hip replacement
- Revision hip replacement is a surgery that is performed to replace part of or all of a previously implanted artificial hip joint that may have worn out, become damaged or developed complications over time. In this procedure, one or more parts of the original implant are removed and replaced with new components. Revision hip replacement is commonly needed to treat infection, mechanical wear, fracture, or instability.
- Total knee replacement
- Total knee replacement (total knee arthroplasty, TKA) is a surgery to resurface the damaged surfaces of the knee joint with artificial metal and plastic parts, typically to relieve pain from severe arthritis or injury, allowing for better movement and function. The procedure removes damaged cartilage and bone from the thighbone (femur), shinbone (tibia), and sometimes the kneecap (patella), replacing these surfaces to create a smooth, pain-free joint.
- Partial knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement (unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, UKA) is a surgery that resurfaces only the damaged compartment of the knee with metal and plastic, preserving healthy bone and cartilage, making it ideal for arthritis limited to one area (medial, lateral, or patellofemoral). It offers benefits like faster recovery, less pain, and more natural movement than total knee replacement, with high long-term satisfaction.
- Revision knee replacement
- Revision knee replacement is a surgery that is performed to replace parts of or all of a previously implanted artificial knee joint that may have worn out, become damaged, or developed complications over time. In this procedure, one or more parts of the original implant are removed and replaced with new components. Revision knee replacement is commonly needed to treat infection, mechanical wear, fracture, or instability.
- Fracture Care
- Operative and non-operative care of fractures of the pelvis and lower extremities.
The VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution
Dr. Jeremy Gebhart, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS, is the first provider in Northwest Pennsylvania to use this technology for more precise and less invasive knee replacements. You’ll currently find it only through Orthopedic Associates of Meadville and Meadville Medical Center.
“This technology is tailored to each patient’s anatomy with digital precision and accuracy for customized knee replacements. This means predictable results for improved outcomes, increased mobility, and faster recovery times.” Watch this demonstration with Dr. Gebhart to learn more!
Hip & Knee Reconstruction Team
Orthopedic Surgeon
Jeremy Gebhart, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS
Education and Training
Medical School
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
Residency
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
Fellowship
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Dr. Jeremy Gebhart, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS: Becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon and Patient Groups
Dr. Jeremy Gebhart, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS
Jeremy Gebhart, M.D. is a fellowship-trained and ABOS board-certified hip and knee replacement surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive, complex, and revision surgery. Dr. Gebhart was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania on his family’s dairy farm in New Castle. After graduating from Mohawk Area High School, he attended Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania where he received his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Chemistry. During his time at Slippery Rock, he was a member of the Honors Program and awarded the Fred and Mary Roby Scholarship, Brooker Scholarship, and Honors Program Scholarship. He was named a Presidential Scholar and graduated Summa cum laude with a 4.0 cumulative GPA.
Dr. Gebhart went on to attend Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. During his time at Case Western, he was awarded the Dean’s Scholarship for academic achievement and the William D. Holden Award for excellence in surgery. He was inducted into the AOA Medical Honor Society.
Dr. Gebhart stayed at Case Western Reserve University to complete his residency training in orthopedic surgery. He received the American Orthopedic Association Resident Leadership Award as an emerging leader in the field of orthopedics. He was also a recipient of the Mid-America Orthopedic Association Education Grant.
Dr. Gebhart then completed advanced fellowship training in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction, Hip Preservation and Resurfacing at Washington University in St. Louis. He has over 25 peer-reviewed publications in orthopedic literature. His research work has been presented at the local, national, and international level on more than 50 occasions.
Dr. Gebhart returned to Western Pennsylvania in 2019 to join Orthopedic Associates of Meadville as a staff surgeon specializing in technology assisted, minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, muscle sparing anterior hip replacement, partial knee replacement, revision total hip and total knee replacement, and fracture care. During his first year of practice, he was the recipient of the 2020 Meadville Medical Center Doctor of the Year. He was also inducted into the Mohawk High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. Dr. Gebhart is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He resides in Meadville with his wife, three children, and two dogs. He enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, working out, and Pittsburgh sports.
Physician Assistants
Carolyn Matthews, PA-C
Carolyn Matthews, PA-C
Carolyn Matthews completed her undergraduate studies and Master of Physician Assistant Studies with Marywood University. She has worked as a physician assistant in orthopedics since 2015 and joined Orthopedic Associates of Meadville in 2025.
Larissa Oberlander, PA-C
Larissa Oberlander, PA-C
Larissa Oberlander received a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from Mercyhurst University. She then went on to obtain her Master of Physician Assistant Studies in 2022 and joined Orthopedic Associates of Meadville that same year.
Leah Schumacher, PA-C
Leah Schumacher, PA-C
Leah Schumacher earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Pittsburgh and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Slippery Rock University. She joined Orthopedic Associates of Meadville in 2019.