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Advancing Orthopaedic Care Through Research, Collaboration,
and Innovation

Ortho Northeast Research Institute (ONERI) is a non-profit and research institute arm of Ortho Northeast (ONE). We combine ONE's expert-level, high-volume clinical care with Parkview's Mirro Center research resources to accelerate discoveries that improve patient outcomes locally and globally.

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Donate Now

Give to Mirro Center for research and innovation. Your donation to research significantly aids in the healing of and caring for patients in our community and beyond. Please fill out the form below and we will follow up in 3-5 business days.

Collaborate With Us

Bring your research to us at ONERI (Ortho Northeast Research Institute) to collaborate with our clinical research team.

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About the Institute

As the research arm of Ortho Northeast, ONERI pairs expert clinical care with with rigorous research methodology. ONE's breadth and volume across subspecialties provide a rich real-world environment to study outcomes, innovate, and translate evidence into practice.

Together with Parkview's Mirro Center, ONERI delivers academically robust, practice-changing research at the speed of clinical care.

501(c)(3) Non-Profit

Northeast Orthopaedics Education and Research Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax deductible within U.S. guidelines and directly fuel research that improves lives.  

EIN: 99-2358074

Oversight: Research Advisory Committee & IRB

SPOTLIGHT
Parkview Mirro Center for Research & Innovation

17 PhD-level researchers, plus data scientists, statisticians, and coordinators.

800+ completed clinical studies spanning 25+ years across multiple specialties. 

Expertise in biostatistics, data science, biomechanics, AI, and clinical outcomes research. 

Epic EMR integration, enterprise data warehouse, CLIA-certified lab, OnCore CTMS, REDCap, eRegulatory. 

High-fidelity simulation & innovation labs for translational research and product evaluation. 

Among the most productive research center in Indiana (publications per FTE.)

Mirro's infrastructure + ONE's clinical volume create a unique ecosystem where studies are designed, executed, analyzed, and translated to care efficiently and rigorously. 

800+

Studies completed

17

PhD researchers

Our Dedicated ONERI Team

Beyond Mirro's resources, ONERI maintains a focused team to drive orthopedic research forward.

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Lead Research Scientist

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Research Scientist

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Research Scientist

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Research Intern

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D.O., Founder

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D.O., Lead Surgical Researcher

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M.D., Orthopaedic Surgical Researcher

Areas of Research Focus

Adult Reconstruction
(Hip & Knee)

Primary & complex revision arthroplasty.

Orthopaedic Oncology
& Limb Salvage

Tumor reconstruction, mega-prostheses, limb preservation.

Infection & Biofilm

Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies (PJI).

Robotics & Navigation

Precision tools for complex reconstruction.

Biomechanics
& Implant Innovation

Durability, fixation, wear, and design optimization.

AI & Data Science

Predictive analytics, decision support, outcomes modeling.

Health Economics
& Value

Cost-effectiveness, resource utilization, care pathways.

Patient-Reported Outcomes & Registries

PROMs, registries, and real-world evidence.

Clinical Trials

We are actively enrolling in multiple trials that bring next-generation technologies and therapies to our patients. Participation advances science and provides access to innovative care pathways. 

Trial Infrastructure

— OnCore CTMS - eReg (Florence) - REDCap

 

— Epic EMR & enterprise data warehouse

 

— CLIA-certified lab; —20/—80°C storage

 

— Dedicated coordinators and QA/QC support

COLLABORATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
We partner with leaders across healthcare, academia, and industry

Parkview Mirro Center for Research & Innovation

Indiana University School of Medicine

McMaster University

Parkview Packnett Family Center Institute

Michigan State University

University of Maryland

Contact Us

Have a question or general inquiry? Please use the form below and we will follow up in 3-5 business days. We are located at 5050 North Clinton St., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825.

The Reviews Are In

Tell us about your experience! We strive to provide the best experience possible for all of our patients. Click here to leave your review on Facebook, or Click here to leave a review on Google

Dr. Karl always does a great job. He is very nice, kind, and helpful. He helped me with controlling ongoing issues with my knees and back. The whole team was great!

Barry T.

Very professional and structured! Staff is friendly, caring, and on-time. Dr. McGee was understanding, listened and I feel very confident with his care.

Nancy K.

Dr. Hartzell is outstanding! He has repaired my shoulder, my wife's shoulder, and recently my knee. His staff is always amazing to work with and very pleasant.

Gary D.

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