OsteoarthritisofFoot near Bloomington, IN

Care Philosophy: ``I like to form a partnership with my patients. I frequently tell them my job is to give you the treatment options, to help you understand what's going on with your body. From there I work to understand the issue, how it is affecting their life, and what their goals and aspirations are as that is a very important part of the decision-making process from an orthopedic standpoint.``

Care Philosophy: ``My philosophy of care when I'm working with a patient is to really have it be a partnership between the patient and myself. I like to try to give patients options for their treatment and explain the pros and cons of each one to help them come to the best decision for them personally.``

Biography: Dr. Kersteff is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed residency training at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Care Philosophy: ``I focus on a team approach with my patients. I always tell my joint replacement patients that I have about an hour to do their hip or knee, that's about how long it takes. After that I'm their cheerleader. I'm controlling some of the aspects of their physical therapy but otherwise I'm just a friend that's trying to help them along. I also work to educate patients in the process, so they have the knowledge they need to fully understand their condition and how to improve it going forward.``

Care Philosophy: ``I really try to individualize care to my patients with my end-goal being that patients feel comfortable, have all their questions answered and, when they leave, understand their treatment plan. Often I will work to establish that comfort by building a relationship with my patients outside of medicine. I will ask them about their hobbies, their family so that they feel relaxed and aren't intimidated.``

Biography: Dr. Cooper graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St. Vincent Hospital. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Practice and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.