Ministry Medical Group has announced that Northland Orthopedic Associates of Rhinelander became part of Ministry Medical Group on Jan. 1, 2013.

Northland Orthopedics has been providing medical care in the greater Rhinelander community for many years, specializing in general orthopedic care, sports medicine, joint reconstruction, hand and arthroscopic surgery, and joint replacement. James Dyreby, MD, Daniel Tvedten, MD, William Padgett, MD, and Kent Jason Lowry, MD, are all board-certified physicians who provide care, along with a staff of 17 that includes medical assistants, X-ray technicians and employees in medical records, billing, reception and administration roles.

Ministry Medical Group will continue to promote the practice under the Northland Orthopedics name and services will continue at the current office location at 444 East Timber Drive in Rhinelander.