Regional Medical Center Welcomes Visiting Orthopedic Specialists

Regional Medical Center Welcomes Visiting Orthopedic Specialists

August 29, 2025 in News, Specialty Clinic

Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester welcomes visiting Orthopedic specialists from Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) in Cedar Rapids.

Beginning September 2025, Dr. Omar Akhtar and Dr. Blake Eyberg, along with Nurse Practitioners, Sarah Gates, Jennifer Botsford and Erin Roberts, will be providing orthopedic care right here in Manchester. Services will include evaluation and treatment for a variety of bone, joint and muscle conditions, helping patients receive high-quality care without the need to travel far. These visiting specialists are Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery, providing surgical and non-surgical services at RMC. 

“We are excited to partner with PCI and welcome these specialists to better serve our community,” shared Kendra Downs, RMC Specialty Clinic Manager. “We are dedicated to continuing to offer advanced specialty care in Manchester, allowing patients to receive the specialty care they need, close to home.” 

Talk to your healthcare provider about being referred to the Specialty Clinic. For more information about services available at the RMC Specialty Clinic, visit regmedctr.org/specialtyclinic or call 563-927-7301. 

Pictured: (Left to Right) Dr. Omar Akhtar, Dr. Blake Eyberg, Sarah Gates, Jennifer Botsford & Erin Roberts