communityspotlight Hip Bone Connected to the Thigh Bone - PAIN! Dr. Ron LaButti can Help.

by Lee Whittaker

s one of Oklahoma’s most highly have been happily married for almost it’s very important to support the Arecognized orthopedic sur- 10 years. His secret for a happy mar- community. One of their favorite ac- geons in his field, Dr. Ron LaButti riage is to never stop dating. He and tivities is being a host house for “Bella has helped thousands of patients his wife have date night, two nights Cucina” which supports the Tulsa in Tulsa, throughout the a week. The LaButti’s love Ballet. They also support Tulsa Cares, US and abroad improve living in the historical dis- Philbrook Museum of Art, and Tulsa their quality of life and trict of Maple Ridge with Girl’s Art School just to name a few. live pain-free. Born and their daughter Sophia and In the office patients come first raised in a small town their 3 yellow Labradors and every patient is treated as if they in Rhode Island, Dr. Jesse, Lucy and Henri. are family. Dr. LaButti’s says the LaButti dreamed of be- When he’s home he en- greatest compliment you can give ing a doctor as a little joys taking care of his him is to refer a friend or family mem- boy. His dream started 20 Koi fish, the garden ber to him. A huge part of why his in Maine where he at- and cooking in the practice is so successful, is because tended medical school kitchen. his patient’s share with others, how and then decided to You might Dr. LaButti has helped them. What pursue orthopedics as a specialty. have seen a 1970 Bob Duece driv- makes Dr. LaButti unique is that every His surgical residency brought him to ing around town; that would be Dr. surgical patient has 24 hour access Tulsa where he fell in love with the LaButti’s. His 1979 pickup truck “Big to him. They are given a card with town and the community. Being the Red” finally died his cell phone, perfectionist that he is, he pursued a last fall and he pager and home lower extremity fellowship with one convinced his number to con- of the world’s leading orthopedic wife he needed a tact him in case surgeons in hip and knee replace- new truck, little of emergencies. ment, Dr. Ken Krackow in Buffalo, did she know Sounds like just New York. what he had in what the Dr. Dr. LaButti was thrilled at the op- mind. Look for ordered. portunity to share his knowledge and the Deuce in up- skills back in Tulsa where he prac- coming parades, For more infor- tices with Central States Orthopedic in the office parking lot and around mation, visit HipAndKneeDoc.com Specialists. Soon into his practice, he town! or call 918-514-3009 to schedule a proposed to his wife, Robin, and they Dr. LaButti and his wife believe consultation.

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