Founded in 1994, OrthoArizona has become the premier orthopedic group across the valley.
Since that time, we have grown to have over two dozen locations and over 70 orthopedic specialists.
Our multi-specialty orthopedic clinics have additional convenient services such as Physical & Hand Therapy, Athletic Performance, X-ray and MRI, a Walk In Clinic for Urgent Orthopedic Conditions and more!
Board Officers
Caleb Behrend, MD
President
Dr. Behrend began his term on January 1, 2023 after being elected in late 2022. He has been with OrthoArizona since 2017 and is a practicing orthopedic spine surgeon.
Dr. Behrend is a board-certified spine surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery, cervical spinal surgery, scoliosis and spinal deformity and musculoskeletal medicine. His practice is focused on alleviating pain and reducing disability from spinal diseases using the least invasive effective approach to treatment. He completed medical training at UCLA and residency at The University of Rochester in New York. Fellowship training was in complex spine surgery and spinal trauma at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia.
Kenneth J. Schmidt, MD
Senior Vice President of Operations
Dr. Kenneth J. Schmidt became OrthoArizona’s Senior Vice President of Operations in January 2024.
Dr. Schmidt is a board-certified total joint specialist. He is committed to thoroughly exploring both non-operative and surgical solutions for patients based on addressing their specific needs and goals. Dr. Schmidt received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his orthopedic residency at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. He further received fellowship training in lower extremity reconstruction at the Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Schmidt maintains active memberships with the American Medical Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arizona Medical Association, Arizona Orthopaedic Society, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.