Justin Strickland, M.D., a board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist at Kansas Joint & Spine Specialists, is bringing a new level of precision to

The Wichita Eagle recently spotlighted the practice's expansion into Derby, highlighting what the move means for patients across south-central Kansas and the surrounding rural communities. Administrator Stefanie Harper shared that better access to care for patients traveling from areas like Ark City, Mulvane, and Douglas was a driving force behind the decision to open the new location.

Kansas Joint & Spine Specialists is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, marking five decades of providing comprehensive orthopaedic and spine care to patients throughout Wichita, Derby and the surrounding communities. Founded in 1976, the practice has grown alongside the region, expanding its services, team of specialists and locations to meet the evolving needs of patients seeking expert bone, joint and spine care.

Kansas Joint & Spine Specialists will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening open house for its Derby clinic on April 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 1101 N. Rock Road, Suite 300.

When debilitating shoulder pain prevented Sharon Koontz from living the active life she once enjoyed, she feared her treatment options were limited. Her condition required more than a traditional shoulder replacement could provide.

Kansas Joint & Spine Specialists is proud to share that Dr. Damion Walker was recently featured in Becker’s Spine Review, a leading national healthcare publication covering innovation and leadership in orthopaedic and spine care. 

Leading Orthopaedic Surgeon in Wichita Recognized for Innovation in Robotic Joint Replacement

Kansas Joint & Spine Specialists is proud to announce that orthopedic surgeon Dr. Damion Walker has been recognized in the Wichita Business Journal’s Excellence in Health Care Spotlight for January 2026. 

Kansas Joint & Spine Specialists is proud to announce the opening of its new, full-service orthopaedic clinic in Derby, expanding its footprint in south-central Kansas. Located at 1101 North Rock Road, Suite 300, the clinic is now open and providing comprehensive orthopaedic and spine care for patients in Derby and the surrounding communities.

A major milestone in orthopaedic care was achieved in Kansas on Nov. 6 when Dr. Damion Walker, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and fellowship-trained expert, performed the state’s first Mako SmartRobotics shoulder replacement at Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, located at 3333 N. Webb Road.

Kansas Joint & Spine Specialists is expanding its reach in south-central Kansas with the opening of a new, full-service orthopaedic clinic in Derby, located at 1101 North Rock Road, Suite 300. The new location is set to open towards early December and will provide comprehensive orthopaedic and spine care for patients in Derby and surrounding communities.