Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Jonathon Salava, M.D., to the Orthopedic Surgery Team
Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Jonathon Salava, a board- certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally-invasive surgery and knee and hip replacement, to the Orthopedic Surgery team. Dr. Salava will practice at the Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., and the Stormont Vail Single-Day Surgery Center at Kanza Park, 2660 S.W. 3rd St., #002, Topeka.
Dr. Salava understands the importance of individualized care and tailors his methods to each patient’s needs. While his approach and treatment vary from patient to patient, his goal remains the same: restoring quality of life through improved function—an intention that drove him to his specialty.
“Helping others inspired me to become a doctor, and when I started medical school training, I learned how helpful orthopedic surgeons could be for patients,” Dr. Salava said. “We’re not just managing chronic problems; we’re making life-changing decisions and providing life-changing treatments with options to improve patients’ function and restore their quality of life. That’s what orthopedic surgery is all about.”
With this sentiment in mind, Dr. Salava goes to great lengths to help patients make informed decisions by educating them about their conditions and options. The confidence and empowerment he inspires go a long way to ease patients as they prepare for surgery. Additionally, equipping patients with knowledge and tools encourages smoother recoveries and better outcomes.
After earning his medical degree at The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Dr. Salava finished his residency in orthopedic surgery at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He then completed OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center’s Adult Joint Reconstructive Fellowship program in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he honed his skills in advanced joint replacement techniques.
Now, as Stormont Vail’s newest orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Salava is eager to help patients reach their fullest potential alongside a well-established team of experts.
