Lakeland’s #1 choice for orthopedic care
No other orthopedic doctors in Lakeland have our training, experience, or results.
Schedule today with one of our orthopedic doctors in Lakeland, FL
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At Florida Orthopaedic Institute, orthopedics is all we do. From everyday injuries to the most complex cases, our specialty-trained doctors deliver care you can trust, right here in South Lakeland.
Devin Collins, DO
Joseph D'Alonzo, DO
Georges Haidamous, MD
Joshua Linnell, MD
Alex Mierke, MD
We treat every orthopedic problem
If it affects your bones, joints, or muscles, we can help. Our orthopedic doctors in Lakeland, FL, cover the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, from sprains to complex surgeries.
- Arthritis
- Broken Bones & Fractures
- Sports Injuries
- Back & Spine Issues
- Hip, Knee & Joint Pain
- Shoulder Injuries
- Hand, Wrist & Elbow Problems
- Foot & Ankle Conditions
- Work-Related Injuries
Your questions, answered
We accept a wide range of insurance plans, including:
Aetna, Ambetter, Avmed, Baycare Cigna, Baycare Medicare, BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Bright Health, Careworks, Cigna/Cigna Baycare, Coventry First Health, Devoted, Employers Choice, Encompass, Evolutions, Freedom/Optimum, Galaxy, HealthNet, HCHCP (Hillsborough County Health Care Plan), Humana, Interplan, Longevity, Medicaid, Medicare, Multiplan, Optimum, Paradigm, PHCS, Prime Health, Provider Network, Railroad MCR, Simply Med/MCR, Sunshine Health, Tricare East, Ultimate Health, United Healthcare (UHC), Wellcare, Wellmed, and Workers’ Compensation.
If you don’t see your plan listed, contact our office—we’re happy to confirm coverage or discuss self-pay options.
Referral requirements depend on your insurance plan. Some plans allow you to schedule directly, while others require a referral from your primary care provider. Our team can help you determine what your plan requires.
In many cases, we can schedule appointments within a few days, and same-day appointments may be available depending on provider schedules and your needs.
Yes, we offer same-day visits when availability allows. Call early in the day for the best chance of getting a same-day appointment.
Our physicians are affiliated with a variety of hospitals and surgical centers, including:
- AdventHealth Carrollwood
- AdventHealth Dade City
- AdventHealth Riverview
- AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
- AdventHealth Zephyrhills
- Baycare Bartow
- Baycare St. Joseph’s
- Brandon Regional HCA
- Florida Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center
- HCA Florida Blake Hospital
- Lakeland Regional Health
- Plant City
- Tampa General Hospital
- Winter Haven
This extensive network enables us to deliver care at locations that are convenient for you.
Yes. We treat the full spectrum of orthopedic needs — from conservative options like physical therapy, bracing, and injections to minimally invasive and complex surgical procedures. Our goal is always to start with the least invasive option and create a treatment plan that helps you recover as quickly and safely as possible.
Recognized for excellence in orthopedics
We train the doctors. We fix the mistakes. We set the standard in orthopedics.
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Mid-Central States Orthopaedic Society
In addition to these memberships, our physicians contribute to the field through education, research, and publication. Dr. Haidamous serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Orthopedic Residency program at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Mierke has made significant contributions to orthopedic literature and regularly lectures. His articles have been featured in Spineline, a trusted peer-reviewed publication for spine care professionals.