Faculty Profiles

• Michael D. Barnett Jr., M.D.
• Corey J. Ellis, M.D.
• Michael A. Herbenick, M.D.
• Anil B. Krishnamurthy, M.D.
• Richard T. Laughlin, M.D.
• Matthew W. Lawless, M.D.
• Michael Prayson, M.D.
• L. Joseph Rubino III, M.D.
• Volunteer Faculty

Michael D. Barnett Jr., M.D.
Assistant Professor

Dr. Barnett is board certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and completed a fellowship in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery. He serves as director of undergraduate orthopaedic education in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at Wright State.

See: Dr. Barnett's CV

Corey J. Ellis, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Dr. Ellis is is board certified in Family Medicine and fellowship trained in primary care sports medicine. He serves as a team physician for Wright State University Athletics and sees patients at our Beavercreek satellite office.

See: Dr. Ellis' CV

Michael A. Herbenick, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Dr. Herbenick is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship trained in sports medicine. He serves as assistant director of the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program and as a team physician for Wright State University Athletics.

See: Dr. Herbenick's CV

Anil B. Krishnamurthy, M.D.
Associate Professor

Dr. Krishnamurthy graduated from and received his orthopaedic training at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India and in Great Britain. He serves as the Director of Orthopaedic Training at the Dayton VA Medical Center.

See: Dr. Krishnamurthy's CV

Richard T. Laughlin, M.D.
Professor and Chair
Residency Program Director

Dr. Laughlin is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery and musculoskeletal infection. He is the department chair and the residency program director.

See: Dr. Laughlin's CV

Matthew W. Lawless
Assistant Professor

Dr. Lawless is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is fellowship trained in sports medicine and focuses on all knee problems as well as adult reconstruction and general orthopaedics. Dr. Lawless serves as Fairborn High School's team physician and also serves as a team physician for Wright State University Athletics.

See: Dr. Lawless' CV

Michael J. Prayson
Professor and Associate Chair
Director of Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

Dr. Prayson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and completed a fellowship in orthopaedic trauma. He is the department vice chair and orthopaedic trauma fellowship director. He is also a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.

See: Dr. Prayson's CV

L. Joseph Rubino III, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Dr. Rubino is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship trained in sports medicine. He serves as director of resident education and as an assistant team physician for Mason High School and Wright State University Athletics.

See: Dr. Rubino's CV

Active Participating Voluntary Faculty

Additionally, numerous attendings and voluntary clinical faculty assist in resident teaching training. Voluntary faculty work hands-on with orthopaedic residents during rotations, as well as giving presentations during and attending daily resident conferences. The majority of voluntary faculty are fellowship trained in their respective specialties.