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Mar 01
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Florida Orthopaedic Institute Introduces Three Physicians From Recent Merger

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Tampa, FL – March 1, 2021 – Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) is proud to announce the official introduction of Dr. Neil Kumar, Dr. Peter Lopez and Dr. Robert Maddalon to its expanding practice.

Drs. Kumar, Lopez and Maddalon are formerly from Brandon Orthopedic Associates (BOA), one of five practices included in the merger between FOI and OrthoCare announced in March 2020.

“Drs. Kumar, Lopez and Maddalon are all welcome additions to the Sports Medicine, Hand and Upper Extremity and Hip & Knee divisions respectively,” said Lee Levanduski, Chief Operating Officer at Florida Orthopaedic Institute.

Dr. Neil Kumar is an orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine. He has numerous publications in the areas of knee, shoulder and elbow surgery and has presented at several regional and national conferences. He has a particular interest in the treatment of athletes.

Dr. Peter Lopez is an orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in Hand and Upper Extremity. He is an expert in the treatment of complex traumatic and degenerative upper extremity conditions. Dr. Lopez has a particular interest in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and endoscopic carpal tunnel release.

Dr. Maddalon is an orthopedic surgeon and an expert in total joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive hip and knee replacements.

Dr. Kumar and Dr. Lopez are seeing patients at FOI Brandon, Riverview and Sun City Center. Dr. Maddalon will continue to see patients at the BOA Brandon and Sun City Center locations. To schedule an appointment with any of these three physicians, call (813) 684-3707.

Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Founded in 1989, Florida Orthopaedic Institute is Florida’s largest orthopedic group and provides expertise and treatment of orthopedic-related injuries and conditions, including adult reconstruction and arthritis, chiropractic services, foot and ankle, general orthopedics, hand and wrist, interventional spine, musculoskeletal oncology, orthopedic trauma, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, sports medicine, shoulder and elbow, and spine services among others. The organization treats patients throughout its surgery centers in North Tampa and Citrus Park, two orthopaedic urgent care centers in South Tampa and Brandon, and 10 office locations in Bloomingdale, Brandon, Citrus Park, North Tampa, Northdale, Palm Harbor, Riverview, South Tampa, Sun City Center and Wesley Chapel. For more information, please visit: FloridaOrtho.com and ‘like’ us on Facebook: facebook.com/Florida.Orthopaedic.Institute.

 

Jul 30
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Tampa General

Tampa General Hospital Named as Best in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report

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By Curtis Krueger, Senior Public Relations Editor

Tampa General Hospital is nationally ranked in five medical specialties and “high-performing” in five more.

TAMPA, FL (July 28, 2020) – Tampa General Hospital has once again been recognized as the number one hospital in the Tampa/St. Petersburg metro area for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report.

This is the fifth year in a row that Tampa General has been named by U.S. News & World Report as Tampa Bay’s top hospital. Tampa General also has been ranked as one of the nation’s top 50 hospitals in five medical specialties and is listed among the top five hospitals in Florida, according to the magazine.

The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings, now in their 31st year, are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or for common elective procedures.

Tampa General is ranked as one of the nation’s 50 top hospitals in these five medical specialties:

  1. Cardiology & Heart Surgery
  2. Diabetes & Endocrinology
  3. Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
  4. Nephrology
  5. Orthopedics

In addition, TGH was also rated as “high performing” in Cancer, Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

“We are proud to have received this recognition, which is a true testament to the hard work and high-quality performance of our team members and physicians,” said TGH President and CEO John Couris. “Quality is paramount at TGH, and we will not stop in our pursuit of excellence as we work toward becoming the safest and most innovative academic medical center in the country.”

“Tampa General continues to lead the way in quality and innovation among hospitals across Florida and the Tampa Bay region,” said John Touchton, TGH Board Chair. “The highly-skilled team of care givers are among the best in the country in many different specialties. Knowing that TGH is among the best in the country and state, and the top hospital in the Tampa Bay region, should provide great comfort to our community members when they find themselves or their loved ones in need of such high-caliber care.”

For the 2020-21 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 26 specialties, procedures and conditions. In the 16 specialty areas, 134 hospitals were ranked in at least one specialty. In rankings by state and metro area, U.S. News recognized best regional hospitals based on high performing rankings across multiple areas of care. “For more than 30 years, U.S. News & World Report has been helping patients, along with the help of their physicians, identify the Best Hospitals in an array of specialties, procedures and conditions,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. “The hospitals that rise to the top of our rankings and ratings have deep medical expertise, and each has built a track record of delivering good outcomes for patients.”

The U.S. News Best Hospitals methodologies in most areas of care are based largely on objective measures such as risk-adjusted survival and discharge-to-home rates, volume, and quality of nursing, among other care-related indicators.

Best Hospitals was produced by U.S. News with RTI International, a leading research organization based in Research Triangle Park, N.C.

For more information about the 2020-21 rankings and ratings, please visit the FAQ. The rankings will be published in the “Best Hospitals 2021” guidebook (ISBN 9781931469951), available in stores October 6.

For more information, visit Best Hospitals and use #BestHospitals on Facebook and Twitter.

ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Tampa General Hospital, a 1006-bed non-profit academic medical center, delivers world-class care as the region’s only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. It is one of the nation’s busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With five medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center and its 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital’s footprint includes 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Brandon Healthplex, TGH Virtual Health and 18 outpatient Radiology Centers. Tampa Bay residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics, and they can even receive home visits in select areas through TGH Urgent Care at Home, powered by Fast Track.  As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General Hospital is first in the state to partner with GE Healthcare and open a clinical command center that uses artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower cost.  For more information, go to www.tgh.org.

 ABOUT U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A digital news and information company focused on Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars and News, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Apr 17
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Physical Therapy Telemedicine

Physical Therapy Telemedicine Offered at Florida Orthopaedic Institute

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Seeking to implement new methods of care for patients during the developing COVID-19 situation, Florida Orthopaedic Institute has found a resolution through telemedicine. Offering the service for both clinical appointments and physical therapy, the orthopedic practice can now virtually treat and rehabilitate patients while they remain in the comfort of their homes.

“Telemedicine is extremely simple to set up,” said Paul Lopes, Director of Physical Therapy at Florida Orthopaedic Institute. “The patient receives an email and clicks a secure link which places them in direct audio and video connection with their Therapist. That’s it!”

Allowing patients to virtually meet with their physician or therapist and not having to come into the office, telemedicine greatly reduces the risk of potentially coming into contact with the coronavirus.

“Telemedicine is a great opportunity for patients to receive skilled Physical Therapy guidance when unable to take part in a more traditional, face-to-face experience,” said Jason Schoonover DPT, ATC at FOI Brandon.

Ensuring that quality of patient care remains at the highest of standards, telemedicine continues to develop the patient-physician relationship.

“They really like it. This is a very valuable service to our patients,” said Gavin Hawken, MPT, Therapy Supervisor at FOI Citrus Park.

Patients must see an FOI physician for an evaluation before being referred to Physical Therapy. To schedule an appointment with an FOI physician, please call our Scheduling Department at 813-978-9797.

Mar 13
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Coronavirus

Understanding Florida Orthopaedic Institute’s Preventative Measures with Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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There is no higher priority to our entire Florida Orthopaedic Institute family than the safety of our patients, staff, and physicians. As the situation surrounding novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to have an increased impact on our communities, we feel it’s essential to provide you with a detailed update of what we are doing to support you and your health. We are in close communication and have taken additional measures in accordance with the recommendations made by global and local public health authorities including, the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Florida Department of Health, and other medical authorities.

Rest assured that we are taking appropriate measures to ensure your health and safety at each Florida Orthopaedic Institute location. We have always taken great pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in our offices, including utilizing hospital-grade disinfectants approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as effective against Coronavirus. Over the past few weeks, we have expanded our cleaning protocols and increased the frequency and extent of our office, lobby and patient care theater sanitation. In addition, we’ve increased our supply of resources, including critical cleaning supplies. Finally, we’ve shared with our staff the guidance we’ve received from various health agencies to ensure that our offices continue to be a safe environment for all who visit.

We also want to take this opportunity to remind our patients of the important measures that they can take to ensure the continued health of those around them.

  1. Clean your hands often, using both soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
  3. Avoid close contact with others who may be sick.
  4. If you are sick or are experiencing symptoms, stay at home and consult your primary healthcare provider.
  5. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

Finally, we want to provide our patients with the peace of mind to make appropriate scheduling adjustments, if needed. If you are experiencing symptoms, are currently sick, or have traveled to countries with widespread, sustained transmission such as China, Iran, South Korea, and Italy in the past 14 days, please contact your FOI office to reschedule any upcoming appointments or visits.

Thank you for your continued trust in Florida Orthopaedic Institute. As you know, this is a dynamic and evolving situation. Our commitment to your safety remains at the forefront of everything we do.

Sincerely,

Lee Levanduski, Chief Operating Officer

Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Feb 07
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Florida Orthopaedic Institute Adds Two New Orthopedists

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Tampa, Fl. – February 7, 2019 – Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) announces the recent hiring of Dr. Tara K. Bagen and Dr. Faisal A. Chaudhry to its practice of more than 40 fellowship-trained physicians. Dr. Bagen is a primary care orthopedist fellowship trained in sports medicine and Dr. Chaudhry is an interventional spine physician fellowship trained in pain management.

“Florida Orthopaedic Institute is proud to announce the addition of Tara Bagen, M.D. to our renowned Sports Medicine Division,” says Dr. Roy Sanders, president, chief medical officer and founding member of Florida Orthopaedic Institute. “Alongside our team of phenomenal sports medicine physicians, Dr. Bagen’s expertise will help our practice remain a pinnacle in the field of sports medicine.”  

After her residency at Louisiana State University, Dr. Bagen went on to complete her Sports Medicine fellowship at Baton Rouge General. Dr. Bagen is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She has given many lectures on sports medicine topics including teaching proper physical exam techniques. She was involved in ongoing concussion research and is a credentialed ImPACT consultant for concussion treatment.

“We also are pleased to welcome Faisal Chaudhry, M.D.,” Dr. Sanders said. “Dr. Chaudhry joins us as an expert in Interventional Spine pain management. Dr. Chaudhry received his fellowship training in pain management at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY. Congruent to our vision, Dr. Chaudhry prides himself on delivering unique and individualized treatment plans for every patient according to their specific needs.”

Dr. Chaudhry is an Interventional Spine Specialist double board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology with a subspecialty in Pain Medicine. He specializes in providing comprehensive pain management for a variety of pain conditions. Dr. Chaudhry takes a particular interest in neuromodulation for advanced pain conditions.

Dr. Bagen began seeing patients on February 3 at the Citrus Park, North Tampa and South Tampa locations.

Dr. Chaudhry began seeing patients on February 3 at the Citrus Park and North Tampa locations.

Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Founded in 1989, Florida Orthopaedic Institute is Florida’s largest orthopedic group and provides expertise and treatment of orthopedic-related injuries and conditions, including adult reconstruction and arthritis, chiropractic services, foot and ankle, general orthopedics, hand and wrist, interventional spine, musculoskeletal oncology, orthopedic trauma, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, sports medicine, shoulder and elbow, spine and chiropractic services, among others. The organization treats patients throughout its surgery centers in North Tampa and Citrus Park, two orthopaedic urgent care centers in South Tampa and Brandon, and 9 office locations in Bloomingdale, Brandon, Citrus Park, North Tampa, Northdale, Palm Harbor, South Tampa, Sun City Center and Wesley Chapel. For more information, please visit: FloridaOrtho.com and ‘like’ us on Facebook: facebook.com/Florida.Orthopaedic.Institute. 

Dec 03
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Florida Orthopaedic Institute Announces New Physician

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Tampa, FL. – December 3, 2019 – Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) announces the recent hiring of Dr. Reza Alavi to its practice of more than 40 fellowship-trained physicians. Dr. Alavi is a primary care orthopedist fellowship-trained in sports medicine.

“We are pleased to announce the addition of Reza Alavi, M.D. to our expanding roster of extraordinary primary care physicians at Florida Orthopaedic Institute,” said Dr. Roy Sanders, M.D., president, chief medical officer and founding member of Florida Orthopaedic Institute. “Our Sports Medicine Division welcomes Dr. Alavi and we are eager to care for even more patients in the realm of sports medicine.”

Dr. Alavi earned his medical degree in Shahrekord, Iran before completing his residency at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, NJ. He later gained his fellowship in Sports Medicine at Bayfront Health Sports Medicine in St. Petersburg, FL.

“I am really excited to join Florida Orthopaedic Institute,” Dr. Alavi said. “It’s the largest orthopedic institute in Florida and has been a point of reference in orthopedics for decades. I am very grateful that they are allowing me this wonderful opportunity to pursue my beloved passion.”

Dr. Alavi is a member of numerous organizations including the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine. He has also been the team physician for multiple schools in Tampa and St. Petersburg including Keswick High School, Northside Christian High School, Eckerd College and University of South Florida.

Dr. Alavi began seeing patients on December 2 at the North Tampa, Citrus Park and Palm Harbor locations.

Nov 13
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Dr. Mehrotra Physician Headshot

Florida Orthopaedic Institute Announces New Total Joint Physician as Company Continues Expansion.

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Tampa, Fl. – November 11, 2019 – Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) announces the recent hiring of Dr. Kapil G. Mehrotra to its practice of more than 40 fellowship-trained physicians. Dr. Mehrotra is an orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in adult reconstruction and joint replacement.

“We are proud to announce the addition of Kapil Mehrotra, M.D. to our exemplary roster of physicians at Florida Orthopaedic Institute,” says Dr. Roy Sanders, president, chief medical officer and founding member of Florida Orthopaedic Institute. “With Dr. Mehrotra’s added expertise, our practice will be able to expand and continue to serve as the leader in adult reconstruction and joint replacement.”

Dr. Mehrotra completed his residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. From there, he went on to receive his fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, New York before establishing himself in Tampa, Florida.

“It is my honor to join the great surgeons at Florida Orthopaedic Institute,” Mehrotra said. “A great surgeon requires competence, compassion and commitment. My goal is to get patients back to their favorite activities and enjoy the time with their loved ones. I’m excited to join Florida Orthopaedic Institute’s family and provide quality care to the people of Florida.”

Dr. Mehrotra is a member of numerous organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Society. He has also presented at numerous medical conferences, authored peer-reviewed journal articles and has shared his expertise in medical textbooks.

Dr. Mehrotra began seeing patients on November 5 at the Telecom and South Tampa locations.

Florida Orthopaedic Institute Founded in 1989, Florida Orthopaedic Institute is Florida’s largest orthopedic group and provides expertise and treatment of orthopedic-related injuries and conditions, including adult reconstruction and arthritis, chiropractic services, foot and ankle, general orthopedics, hand and wrist, interventional spine, musculoskeletal oncology, orthopedic trauma, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, sports medicine, shoulder and elbow, and spine services among others. The organization treats patients throughout its surgery centers in North Tampa and Citrus Park, two orthopaedic urgent care centers in South Tampa and Brandon, and 9 office locations in Bloomingdale, Brandon, Citrus Park, North Tampa, Northdale, Palm Harbor, South Tampa, Sun City Center and Wesley Chapel. For more information, please visit: FloridaOrtho.com and ‘like’ us on Facebook: facebook.com/Florida.Orthopaedic.Institute. 

Sep 16
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Florida Orthopaedic Institute Adds Two Orthopedic Physicians as Tampa Bay Area Continues to Flourish

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Tampa, Fl. – September 16 – Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) announces the recent hiring of Dr. Evan M. Loewy and Dr. George E. Eldayrie to its practice of more than 40 fellowship-trained physicians. Dr. Loewy is an orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery and Dr. Eldayrie is a primary care orthopedist fellowship trained in sports medicine.

“We are pleased to announce the addition of Evan Loewy, M.D., to our Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery,” says Dr. Roy Sanders, president, chief medical officer and founding member of Florida Orthopaedic Institute. “He joins Drs. Walling, Epting and myself in one of Florida’s largest and most respected total ankle replacement centers of excellence. His expertise will only add to our academic and patient centric practice.”

After his residency at the University of South Florida, Dr. Loewy went on to complete his Foot and Ankle Surgery fellowship at OrthoCarolina. Throughout his medical training, he has been recognized for his achievements in orthopedics. He was awarded for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

“Florida Orthopaedic Institute also welcomes George Eldayrie, M.D.,” Dr. Sanders said. “He completed his residency in Family Medicine at UF, serving as chief resident. He then completed his sports medicine fellowship at Wake Forest University. We are very much looking forward to the experience and care that he will bring as a primary care provider in orthopedics to both our Division of Sports Medicine and our patients.”

During his fellowship, Dr. Eldayrie trained in ultrasound-guided procedures including steroid, viscosupplementation and platelet rich plasma injections. While he sees many sports medicine injuries, he holds particular interest in concussions, running medicine, dance medicine, regenerative medicine and the treatment and prevention of arthritis.

Dr. Loewy began seeing patients on September 3 at the Brandon, North Tampa and South Tampa locations.

Dr. Eldayrie will begin seeing patients on October 1 at the Brandon and North Tampa locations in the Tampa Bay Area.

Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Founded in 1989, Florida Orthopaedic Institute is Florida’s largest orthopedic group and provides expertise and treatment of orthopedic-related injuries and conditions, including adult reconstruction and arthritis, chiropractic services, foot and ankle, general orthopedics, hand and wrist, interventional spine, musculoskeletal oncology, orthopedic trauma, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, sports medicine, shoulder and elbow, spine and chiropractic services, among others. The organization treats patients throughout its surgery centers in North Tampa and Citrus Park, two orthopaedic urgent care centers in South Tampa and Brandon, and 9 office locations in Bloomingdale, Brandon, Citrus Park, North Tampa, Northdale, Palm Harbor, South Tampa, Sun City Center and Wesley Chapel. For more information, please visit: FloridaOrtho.com and ‘like’ us on Facebook: facebook.com/Florida.Orthopaedic.Institute.

Jul 11
1

Florida Surgeons Seek to Spark Change in the Healthcare Industry

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Dr. Mark Frankle, M.D. and Dr. Steven Lyons, M.D. Discuss Healthcare Legislature before Congress on Capitol Hill

Tampa, FL – Jul. 11, 2019 – During the 2019 American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC), orthopedic surgeons from across the country arrived on Capitol Hill to motivate Congress to support the Hospital Competition Act of 2019 (H.R. 506) and the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 (H.R. 1418, S.35).

Florida Orthopaedic Institute’s Dr. Mark Frankle, M.D. and Dr. Steven Lyons, M.D. were two of over 300 surgeons that met with congressional representatives last month to voice their support of the legislative bills that are slated to improve the overall care of their patients. The two were met by fellow Floridian, Val Demings, a United States Representative from Florida’s 10th congressional district, who talked with them at length about solving the problems currently within the healthcare system.

The Hospital Competition Act of 2019 seeks to increase the amount of choice and access patients have to healthcare by lifting the restrictions on physician-owned hospitals, discouraging the merging of hospitals and increasing price transparency among others.

The Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019 aims to provide more transparency and oversight into the healthcare industry by ensuring that federal antitrust laws also apply to the health insurance business.

Also supported on Capitol Hill was the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act. This bill seeks to provide patients with a means to overcome ‘surprise’ medical bills. Unexpected billing not only impacts cost on the patient’s end, but also affects the relationship between the patient and the physician.

Orthopaedic surgeons from across the country, including your physicians at Florida Orthopaedic Institute seek to ensure the greatest of outcomes for their patients. In supporting these bills, the satisfaction rate among patients only has potential to increase.

To view previous announcements, please follow this link.

Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Founded in 1989, Florida Orthopaedic Institute is Florida’s largest orthopedic group and provides expertise and treatment of orthopedic-related injuries and conditions, including adult reconstruction and arthritis, chiropractic services, foot and ankle, general orthopedics, hand and wrist, interventional spine, musculoskeletal oncology, orthopedic trauma, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, sports medicine, shoulder and elbow, spine and chiropractic services, among others. The organization treats patients throughout its surgery centers in North Tampa and Citrus Park, two orthopaedic urgent care centers in South Tampa and Brandon, and 9 office locations in Bloomingdale, Brandon, Citrus Park, North Tampa, Northdale, Palm Harbor, South Tampa, Sun City Center and Wesley Chapel. For more information, please visit: FloridaOrtho.com and ‘like’ us on Facebook: facebook.com/Florida.Orthopaedic.Institute. 

Jun 27
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Dr. Donna Saatman retires from practicing with Florida Orthopaedic Institute

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On June 28th, 2019 Dr. Donna Saatman retired from practicing with Florida Orthopaedic Institute.

Patients, referring physicians and employees thank her for years of dedication, providing the highest quality care for patients.

After graduating as the first female resident from the University of South Florida’s neurosurgery program, Dr. Saatman provided unsurpassed patient care for 10 years at a private clinic in Brandon, Florida, where she served as president and chief neurosurgeon before joining Florida Orthopaedic Institute in 2014.

As an expert in the field of neurosurgery, Dr. Saatman has delivered numerous local and national lectures, attended clinical courses to expand her areas of expertise and participates in the American Board of Neurological Surgery Maintenance of Certification program.

In addition to her daily practice, she served on several medical advisory boards and participated in two national clinical outcomes trials.