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Center for Orthopedic Research and Education

Center for Orthopedic Research and Education is a physical therapy practice located in Higley, Gilbert, AZ. Established 2009 (17 years in practice). The practice falls within the South Gilbert coverage zone of the City Select mailer footprint — see the South Gilbert zone.

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About this practice

About Center for Orthopedic Research and Education

The CORE Institute is a premier orthopedic practice in Arizona providing comprehensive care across orthopedic, spine, neurologic, bone health, and vein specialties. They utilize advanced surgical techniques and proven rehabilitation methods to provide treatment from diagnosis through recovery.

Center for Orthopedic Research and Education is a physical therapy practice in Higley, Gilbert.

Registered with the National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry under primary specialty Physical Therapist, zip code 85297.

About physical therapy care

Physical therapy clinics treat orthopedic injuries (back, neck, knee, shoulder), post-surgical rehabilitation, sports-related injuries, balance and gait disorders, and chronic-pain management. Treatment plans typically run 4–12 visits over 4–8 weeks, with insurance authorizations driving session counts.

Providers at this practice
Craig Weinstein, MD, MPH
Orthopedist
Katherine Zwanziger, D.P.T.
Physical Therapist
Nathan Richardson, M.D.
Orthopedist
Christopher Robinson, DO
Family Medicine
Christopher Rubio, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Nicole D'Apice, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Afzal Khan, M.D.
Family Medicine
Christina Schofield, DPT
Physical Therapist
Nicholas Wischmeier, MD
Orthopedist
Kirsten Sumner, M.D.
Orthopedist
Laura Sullivan, DPT
Physical Therapist
Braiden Heaps, M.D.
Orthopedist
John Matthews, M.D.
Orthopedist
Joseph Nelson, MD
Orthopedist
Brett Mason
Physician Assistant
Jeffrey Bauer, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Alexander Friedl, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Leah Sheppard, RN
Nurse Practitioner
Gabriel Nkumu, MSPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Services offered
Bone HealthElbow CareFoot & Ankle CareFractures & TraumaHand & Wrist CareHip CareInterventional Pain ManagementJoint ReplacementKnee CareMusculoskeletal TumorsNeurologyNeurosurgeryShoulder CareSpine CareSports MedicineVein & Vascular CenterVein Health ServicesImagingUrgent OrthoWorkers' CompMedical TourismHealth & RecoveryPhysical Therapy

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Insurance & patient info
Insurance
Practices in this specialty typically accept most major insurance plans. Confirm your specific plan with the office.
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Location

Higley, Gilbert

3420 S Mercy Rd, Suite 200
Gilbert, AZ 85297

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Source
Information sourced from the public National Provider Identifier (NPI) Registry maintained by CMS, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Last verified
Last verified June 20, 2026.
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Center for Orthopedic Research and Education is located at 3420 S Mercy Rd, Suite 200, Gilbert, AZ 85297 — in the Higley area.

You can reach Center for Orthopedic Research and Education by phone at (623) 537-5600. For appointment scheduling, insurance questions, and accepting-new-patients status, call directly — these details change frequently and the practice is the most reliable source.

Center for Orthopedic Research and Education offers services including Bone Health, Elbow Care, Foot & Ankle Care, Fractures & Trauma, Hand & Wrist Care, Hip Care, Interventional Pain Management, Joint Replacement, and more. For the current, complete list, contact the practice directly.

The authorized representative on file with the National Provider Identifier registry is David Jacofsky, Chairman/CEO. Practice ownership and management can change; for the most current information, contact the practice directly.

Center for Orthopedic Research and Education has been registered as a practice for approximately 17 years (NPI enumeration 2009-01-29). Operational history may extend beyond the NPI registration date.

Insurance acceptance varies by plan and changes over time. Center for Orthopedic Research and Education can confirm whether your specific plan is accepted — call (623) 537-5600 before scheduling.

New-patient availability changes throughout the year. Center for Orthopedic Research and Education can confirm current availability by phone at (623) 537-5600.

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