Orthopaedic Associates of West Florida is now Florida Orthopaedic Institute
By combining our resources, we’re making the highest quality of subspecialty orthopedic care more available across Tampa Bay.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Excellence. You will continue to receive the exceptional orthopedic care you expect from OAWF, now with expanded access to additional world-renowned orthopedic specialists and services.
- Consistency. As a patient, you don’t have to take any action. Office hours, locations, and care teams will remain unchanged.
- Convenience. A more comprehensive team of orthopedic specialists, diagnostic services, therapy and surgical solutions throughout Tampa Bay.
- Innovation. Benefit from the latest technology and leading-edge practices due to FOI’s commitment to advancing rigorous academics and ongoing education.
OAWF and FOI have a shared commitment to practicing high-quality, patient-centered care supported by dedicated care teams. We’re proud to be able to combine our practices so patients have greater access to the best orthopedic solutions in West Florida.
Locations
We provide orthopedic care at four convenient locations in West Florida.
Clearwater – Morton Plant
Suite 301
Clearwater, FL 33756
"With access to the latest research and pioneering technologies, this partnership expands and transforms our ability to take orthopedic care to whole new levels of clinical excellence. It's exciting to be part of an innovative organization with a vast internal infrastructure and supportive leadership bench."
Andrew J. Cooper, MD
Orthopaedic Associates of West Florida
Physicians
Our physicians are experts in the field of orthopedics and within their own subspecialties.
- Andrew D Boltuch, DO – Shoulder & Elbow
- David Cheong, MD – Adult Reconstruction
- Andrew J. Cooper, MD – Adult Reconstruction
- William C. Cottrell, MD – Sports Medicine
- J. Byron Davidson, DO – Spine
- George Feliciano, MD – Hip & Knee
- John E. Kilgore, MD – Adult Reconstruction
- Aaron Koslin, DO – Adult Reconstruction
- Richard Pigeon, MD – Spine
- Michael L. Rothberg, MD – Hand/Upper Extremity
- Thomas O. Schwab, MD – General Orthopaedic
- Craig A. Schwartz, MD – Physical/Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Nishin S. Tambay, MD – Physical/Medicine and Rehabilitation
- David P. Thompson, MD – Sports Medicine
- Michael Wemer, DPM – Podiatry
- David R. Whiddon, MD – Adult Reconstruction
- Scott M. Wisotsky, MD – Hand/Upper Extremity
FAQs about our merger & Florida Orthopedic Institute
By consolidating our clinical expertise and back-office resources, we are able to provide significant value for our patients. Utilizing best practices through many additional access points in the communities we serve, patients receive the latest treatment options from some of the world’s best orthopedic surgeons in a cost effective and convenient setting.
Patients will benefit from more convenient access points to orthopedic subspecialties as well as more conservative treatment options, such as physical therapy.
All practices will be branded as Florida Orthopaedic Institute. Our mission is to provide world-class musculoskeletal care combined with an exceptional patient experience. Announcements will be made on our website.
You can absolutely continue to see your same doctor.
Your current office will remain an option, but you now have many other access points in the community that may be more convenient.
Our recommendation is to always utilize the patient portal for ease of use and to stay up to date on your care plan.
The appointment phone numbers remain the same; however, our website now offers convenient online scheduling options.
Yes, the way you pay your bill will remain the same.
No. Our goal of delivering the highest quality of care in an affordable setting outside of the hospital was a driving force behind the merger.
The process of merging practices has already occurred, and you probably have not noticed any changes. We remain committed to providing the same high level of customer service throughout the remainder of the process.
The process of medical decision-making between you and your physician will not change.
No, you do not need to update your insurance or personal information. All of our electronic records and billing systems remain the same.
No, we accept bill claims on your behalf from the same comprehensive list of insurances.
Our inbound call centers and referral pathways will not change. All workflows for electronic referrals, inbound faxes, and phone numbers for your local orthopedic providers will not change.
Our list of contracted insurances and billing processes will not change as we have merged these systems already.
Our providers collect patient reported outcomes, and we will continue to send you encounter records such as the assessment and plan.
You can contact the clinic director at each office with any questions about collaborative care opportunities. You can reach the director at the main office phone number.
The merger increases the availability of a broader spectrum of highly trained subspecialists.
We provide a broad array of services for many of our local hospitals, including many safety net hospitals in the area.
Increasing the size of our practice will ultimately decrease the overall cost of care. Our physicians will have broad access to lower cost, high quality surgery centers.
We plan to continue expanding organically in the Tampa Bay area.