07/31/2026
Meet Our Orthopedic Care Team
🦴 Orthopedic Care—Close to Home 🦴
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital’s Specialty Clinic offers expert Orthopedics care to help you move comfortably and confidently. Our orthopedic team provides personalized treatment for joint, bone, and musculoskeletal conditions—right here in our community.
Cynthia Rubert, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Orthopedic Oncology and 30 years of experience. She specializes in treating arthritis, injuries, fractures/trauma, and musculoskeletal tumors, and performs a wide range of procedures including joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder, wrist/hand), fracture care, sports injuries, and foot and hand conditions. A Michigan native, Dr. Rubert completed her medical degree and orthopedic training in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, followed by fellowship training in Washington, D.C. She returned to Michigan in 1999 to care for rural communities. She enjoys skiing, hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, and also has interests in architecture, art, and music.
Josh Hood, PA-C, joined the Orthopedic Team at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in 2023. A Newberry, Michigan native, Josh earned his undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University, where he also worked as a CNA in multiple nursing homes. He completed his Physician Assistant master’s program through GVSU’s Traverse City satellite campus, which emphasizes rural healthcare—aligning with his goal to return to the Upper Peninsula. All of his clinical rotations were completed in the U.P., including three at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. Outside of work, Josh enjoys fishing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, golfing, and spending time outdoors.
Together, Josh Hood, PA-C, and Dr. Rubert provide experienced, patient-centered orthopedic care close to home for our community.
📋 Referral required. Ask your primary care provider about a referral to our Orthopedics team.
📍 Specialty Clinic | Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
🌐 Learn more at https://scmh.org/services/orthopedic-surgery/
