Why Choose Us
"Serving our Patients Through Innovative and Comprehensive Orthopedic Care."
- New Patient Log-in: Patients may now complete new patient paperwork, request an appointment, request prescription refills and pay bills all from the comfort of their home or office!
- 5 Valley Locations (Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Glendale & Mesa) & 19 Orthopedic Physicians in sub-specialties
- Fellowship trained physicians
- Board certified physicians
- Team Physicians for the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Arizona State University (ASU)
- Rated "Top Docs" by Phoenix Magazine 2005-2011
- TOCA has an active Compliance Committee to ensure TOCA bills insurance companies appropriately and in a timely fashion
- TOCA has over 2 years of ongoing patient satisfaction survey information that is reviewed and responded to monthly by staff and physicians
- Clinical Sports Medicine faculty for Banner Good Samaritan Orthopedic residency program
- TOCA employs a full time Research Coordinator
- Many of our TOCA Physicians are recognized as Regional and National experts, and speak at national and international conferences.
TOCA's History
In 1949, Dr. William Bishop and Dr. Alvin Swenson were orthopedic surgeons returning from service in World War II. Their mission was to provide the very best orthopedic care to the growing Phoenix community. That year they founded the Orthopedic Clinic (TOCA), the first medical practice specializing in orthopedic surgery in Arizona. Today, The Orthopedic Clinic (TOCA) has grown to 19 physicians with five locations across the Valley.
Sixty years ago, specialists were typically found only in major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles and New York. In 1949, Phoenix and its surrounding communities had a combined population of only around 100,000 people. It was growing, however, and Drs. Bishop and Swenson saw a developing niche they could serve and serve well.
While the Orthopedic Clinic Association has become a truly modern orthopedic practice, we remain devoted to the goals set forth by our founders - to provide the best orthopedic care in the Valley of the Sun. Our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing for each person's needs and ensuring the highest level of care for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. We look forward to caring for your orthopedic needs.
(mouse over image for larger view) Sixty years ago, specialists were typically found only in major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles and New York. In 1949, Phoenix and its surrounding communities had a combined population of only around 100,000 people. It was growing, however, and Drs. Bishop and Swenson saw a developing niche they could serve and serve well.
While the Orthopedic Clinic Association has become a truly modern orthopedic practice, we remain devoted to the goals set forth by our founders - to provide the best orthopedic care in the Valley of the Sun. Our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing for each person's needs and ensuring the highest level of care for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. We look forward to caring for your orthopedic needs.