Your Practitioners

MEET YOUR ORTHOTIC & PROSTHETIC PRACTITIONERS

R. Christopher Baldesberger, L.O. — Practitioners in Columbus, OH

R. Christopher Baldesberger, CO,LO

Beginning at Capital Prosthetics and Orthotic Center, Inc. in October 1991, Christopher received training through the Median School in Pittsburgh where he was born and raised. He graduated with a degree in orthotics and prosthetics and has built a career based on his passion for helping people. In September 2001, he obtained his orthotics certification. He enjoys working with pediatric patients while seeing them grow and develop through the success of Orthotics. Chris enjoys sports, being outdoors, doing yard work and kayaking along with long walks on the beach.

Practitioners — Michael T. Crawford, L.P., American Board Certified Prosthetist

Michael T. Crawford, CP, LP

Michael (Mick) is American Board Certified in Prosthetics. He began working with amputees in 1985, joining Capital Prosthetics and Orthotic Center, Inc. in 1987. He is a licensed prosthetist who stays current with prosthetic devices through training courses. Respected in both upper and lower extremity prostheses, he comfortably navigates conventional methods as well as such technology as computer knees or myo-electric components. Additionally, he is certified to work with hemipelvectomy patients.

Mick enjoys his job because he helps change people's lives, ranging from two-year-old’s to elderly patients. "When I first meet them," he says, "I at least try to get a smile out of them before they leave." Mick is married to his wife Lisa. Together, they have raised two children. Mick enjoys coaching college prep baseball and working on cars in his free time.

Dave Riegle, C.O., L.O. — Practitioners in Columbus, OH

Dave Riegle, C.O., L.O., FAAOP

Born in the Pittsburgh area, Dave attended Grove City College and the Orthotic Technician Training Institute there. He relocated to Columbus in 1985 to start his career with Capital Prosthetics and Orthotic Center, Inc.. In 1998, he took a break to attend Northwestern University in order to further him in the field. He received certification from The American Board of Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics in 1990.

Dave enjoys the challenges and learning about the ever-changing field of orthotics, one he has been invested in for over 35 years. Although David is nearing retirement age, he has no immediate plans to leave Capital. Dave has three beautiful children, all of whom are now adults and three wonderful grandchildren that he enjoys tremendously. His hobbies include gardening and woodworking. He belongs to a Euchre club. Dave attends St. James the Less Catholic Church where has served on several different boards there. He also was involved in St Vincent Depaul's food pantry. David especially enjoys working with children and treats all of his patients with respect and kindness the highest level of expertise.

Stacey R. Summerfield, LPO, CPO

Stacey is an American Board Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist who was born and raised in Dresden, Ohio. She began her career in O&P in 2010 and joined Capital Prosthetic & Orthotic Center, Inc. in May 2019. Stacey obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Materials Science & Engineering from The Ohio State University in 2010. She then attended the Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center for Certificates in Prosthetics & Orthotics in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Stacey is married to her high-school sweetheart and together they have two children. Stacey enjoys spending time with her family, running, camping and boating, snow skiing, enjoying the outdoors, riding ATVs, and helping on the family farm. She became interested in Prosthetics at a young age, as her grandfather was an amputee. Stacey finds O&P to be a very exciting and rewarding career, and especially enjoys pediatric cases.

Megan Mills — Columbus, OH — Capital Prosthetic Orthopedics

Megan Mills, LPO, CPO

Megan is an American Board Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist who grew up just outside of Zanesville, OH. Megan joined Capital Prosthetic and Orthotic Center, Inc. in January 2020 and started her residency with the company that following spring. Megan obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Sciences from The Ohio State University in 2018. She then attended the Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center for her Master's Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Megan enjoys spending time outdoors with her best friend and husband, Jack. Megan has two German Shorthaired Pointers, Clifford and Loretta, and a cat named Roxie, who also keeps her very busy at home. One of Megan's long-term goals is to eventually be able to use what has learned through prosthetics and orthotics to help evolve the world of O&P in veterinary medicine.

Katie Williamson, LPO, CPO

Katie is an American Board Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist who grew up in a small town outside of Toledo, OH. She graduated from Ohio University in 2019 with her Bachelor Degree of Science in Exercise Physiology. She then went on to graduate with her Master's Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center in 2021. She began working for Capital Prosthetic and Orthotic Center after graduation to pursue her passion for helping people all while being hands on. She hopes to have a focus in upper limb prosthetics and working with pediatric patients in the future. In her free time, Katie enjoys being outside, going on hikes, and spending time with family.

Orthotic/Prosthetic Residents

Alyssa Noe, Resident Orthotist-Prosthetist

Alyssa grew up in a small town outside of Toledo, OH. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering. She then went on to graduate with her Master's Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics from the International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics (IIOP)/ Florida International University(FIU) in 2022. She plans to pursue her passion in O&P here at Capital Prosthetic and Orthotic Center, Inc. where she is excited to meet inspiring individuals, and deliver hope to patients who are working towards making their goals a reality. In the future, she has aspirations of working with pediatric patients as well as upper limb prosthetics. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys crafting, traveling, playing sports, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.