AmeriWell Clinics Appoints Dr. Easton L. Manderson as Regional Medical Director

Dr. Easton L. Manderson, MD, FACS, has been appointed as Regional Medical Director at AmeriWell Clinics, bringing more than 40 years of orthopedic expertise to the healthcare network. The board-certified orthopedic surgeon's extensive background in orthopedics, trauma, and sports medicine positions him to enhance the clinic's multidisciplinary approach to patient care throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. Dr. Manderson earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and completed his orthopedic residency at Johns Hopkins University, becoming board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in 1977. His distinguished career includes recognition as a Fellow of both the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, along with leadership roles as Chief of Orthopedics at D.C. General Hospital and Clinical Instructor at Howard University.

Specializing in sports injury recovery and rehabilitation, arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery, and treatment of complex trauma, fractures, and spine, shoulder, knee, and ankle conditions, Dr. Manderson is known for combining surgical precision with compassionate care. His innovative contributions to the field include multiple patents for orthopedic surgical and fixation systems, demonstrating his commitment to advancing medical technology and patient outcomes. Dr. Ali R. Ramezan, DC, Chief Executive Officer of AmeriWell Clinics, emphasized the significance of this appointment, stating that Dr. Manderson's leadership and extensive expertise will strengthen the organization's integrated approach to patient care. The alignment of Dr. Manderson's experience and innovation with AmeriWell's mission to deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare makes this appointment particularly meaningful for the region's medical community.

Under Dr. Manderson's direction, AmeriWell Clinics' interdisciplinary team will continue developing individualized treatment plans that help patients relieve pain, restore movement, and achieve long-term wellness through coordinated orthopedic, medical, chiropractic, and physical therapy services. This appointment reinforces AmeriWell's 14-year commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare solutions throughout the DMV region, leveraging Dr. Manderson's specialized knowledge in complex orthopedic conditions and rehabilitation protocols. The appointment matters because it brings decades of specialized orthopedic expertise to a regional healthcare network, potentially improving treatment outcomes for patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions through enhanced multidisciplinary coordination. The implications include strengthened clinical leadership that could elevate the standard of orthopedic care in the region, particularly for sports injuries, trauma cases, and complex rehabilitation needs, while advancing AmeriWell's integrated care model that combines surgical and non-surgical approaches.