EmergeOrtho Executive and Leadership Team

Stefan Magura, the Chief Executive Officer at EmergeOrtho, directs the overarching strategic vision for the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in North Carolina. This leadership role involves coordinating complex clinical operations across multiple regional service areas including the Triad and Wilmington. By aligning the executive team with the mission of providing high-level orthopedic expertise, Magura ensures consistent delivery of spine, sports medicine, and joint replacement services. Stefan Magura maintains rigorous standards for patient care while overseeing the integration of advanced imaging and physical therapy across the statewide network. Through constant collaboration with the Board and clinical leadership, the Chief Executive Officer drives organizational growth and operational efficiency. This executive focus supports the long-term sustainability of the practice, ensuring that every patient receives seamless care through the unified electronic health records system while the organization continues to expand its market presence.

Tommy Middleton, the Chief Executive Officer - Blue Ridge Region at EmergeOrtho, manages all clinical and administrative functions within the Blue Ridge service area. This role requires direct oversight of orthopedic urgent care facilities and specialized subspecialty clinics to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Tommy Middleton architects regional growth strategies that align with the broader statewide mission of providing expert trauma, pediatric, and pain management services. By optimizing local resource allocation and staffing, the Chief Executive Officer - Blue Ridge Region maintains operational excellence across the mountain territory. This leadership position involves frequent coordination with other regional executives to standardize care protocols and improve patient access to advanced MRI and therapy services. Through diligent management of local physician relationships and operational workflows, Middleton secures the competitive position of the practice within the regional healthcare landscape, ultimately fostering a culture of clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Cassandra Duarte, the Chief Financial Officer at EmergeOrtho, governs the fiscal health and long-term financial planning for the fifth-largest orthopedic practice in the country. This role involves managing complex revenue cycles, capital investments, and budgetary allocations across all regional service areas including the Triangle and Foothills. Cassandra Duarte directs financial reporting and audit processes to ensure transparency and compliance with healthcare regulations. By analyzing market trends and operational costs, the Chief Financial Officer supports strategic decision-making regarding the expansion of imaging services and orthopedic urgent care networks. This leadership function requires close collaboration with the executive team to optimize resource distribution and maintain the financial stability necessary for high-level patient care. Through rigorous fiscal oversight, Duarte ensures that the practice remains well-positioned to invest in advanced medical technology and infrastructure, ultimately sustaining the ability of the organization to provide comprehensive orthopedic solutions to the North Carolina population.

George Sheasley, the Division Chief Financial Officer, Triangle at EmergeOrtho, manages the financial performance and budgetary requirements for the Triangle regional service area. This role involves analyzing regional revenue streams and optimizing the cost structure of local orthopedic clinics and urgent care centers. George Sheasley directs financial planning for the Triangle division, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to support the delivery of specialized orthopedic services. By monitoring regional financial metrics, the Division Chief Financial Officer, Triangle provides critical insights that inform the broader fiscal strategy of the practice. This leadership position requires close coordination with the corporate finance team to ensure alignment with statewide financial goals. Through diligent management of regional assets and operational expenses, Sheasley supports the continued growth and stability of the practice within the competitive Triangle healthcare market, ensuring that local operations remain financially robust and capable of meeting patient demand.

Lucy May, the Chief Operating Officer at EmergeOrtho, executes the daily operational strategies that sustain the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in North Carolina. This role involves streamlining workflows across all subspecialties, including hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, and pediatric orthopedics. Lucy May oversees the performance of the network of walk-in orthopedic urgent cares, ensuring that patient throughput and service quality meet the highest standards. By managing the operational integration of physical and occupational therapy services, the Chief Operating Officer ensures seamless care delivery across the statewide footprint. This leadership position requires constant monitoring of clinical efficiency and staff productivity to support the overall mission of the practice. Through the implementation of standardized operational protocols, May drives consistency in patient experience and clinical outcomes, ensuring that the organization remains a leader in the orthopedic field while maintaining high levels of operational agility and responsiveness to patient needs.

Frank Aluisio, the Physician President-EmergeOrtho at EmergeOrtho, leads the medical staff and represents the interests of the physician-owners within the largest orthopedic practice in North Carolina. This role involves setting clinical standards and fostering a culture of excellence among the highly trained orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice providers. Frank Aluisio directs the clinical governance of the practice, ensuring that all subspecialties, from spine to sports medicine, adhere to the highest levels of expertise. By facilitating communication between the medical staff and the executive leadership, the Physician President-EmergeOrtho ensures that clinical needs are integrated into the strategic direction of the organization. This leadership function requires a deep commitment to patient outcomes and the professional development of the medical team. Through the promotion of evidence-based practices and collaborative care models, Aluisio maintains the reputation of the practice as a premier provider of orthopedic care, ensuring that the medical team remains focused on helping patients Emerge Stronger.

Edward Parrish, the Chief Information Officer at EmergeOrtho, architects the digital infrastructure and electronic health records system that links all offices across the state. This role involves managing the secure storage and transmission of patient data to ensure seamless care delivery regardless of the patient location. Edward Parrish directs the implementation of advanced imaging technology and digital health solutions that support the diagnostic capabilities of orthopedic surgeons and physicians. By overseeing the cybersecurity and data integrity of the practice, the Chief Information Officer protects sensitive patient information while enabling efficient clinical workflows. This leadership function requires constant innovation to keep the practice at the forefront of medical technology. Through the strategic deployment of IT resources, Parrish ensures that the entire medical team has access to the tools necessary for providing expert care, ultimately enhancing the ability of the organization to deliver consistent, high-quality orthopedic services statewide.