Dr. George Feliciano board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Feliciano offers Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections. These injections provide the body with the ability to heal itself. Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a form of regenerative medicine that harnesses and amplifies the natural growth factors found in our blood cells to help heal damaged tissue.... Read More about George Feliciano, MD

Joseph Spine is an advanced center for spine, scoliosis and minimally invasive surgery. Founded by Dr. Samuel A. Joseph, a fellowship-trained, board certified orthopedic surgeon. His practice includes the specialized, conservative, and surgical care of patients. Treatment includes therapeutic injections, disc replacement surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and complex reconstruction of adult and pediatric spinal disorders. Dr. Joseph is also among... Read More about Joseph Spine Institute

Dr. Villarreal is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Villarreal specializes in the comprehensive treatment of orthopedic foot and ankle conditions, ranging from sports injuries and traumatic fractures to complex reconstructive procedures and arthritis. His clinical expertise includes foot and ankle trauma, chronic ankle instability, Achilles tendon disorders (including achilles tendon ruptures), ankle arthroscopy,... Read More about Eric Villarreal, MD

Dr. Kurt Hirshorn is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Joint Replacement Specialist. Dr. Hirshorn has worked with the leaders in the field of joint replacement surgery, minimally-invasive surgery, implant design and testing. He has also worked as an assistant team physician for the Atlanta Falcons and Thrashers.

Dr. Canizares is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery specializing in sports medicine, trauma and knee and shoulder replacement.

Samuel J. Swiggett, MD is a board-eligible fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Swiggett sees patients for orthopedic concerns such as foot/ankle/leg/hip fractures, hip and knee pain, back pain, hand/wrist and other upper extremity issues. His fellowship focused on the management and operative techniques of shoulder and elbow injuries. The typical problems that he evaluates and treats includes rotator cuff tears and... Read More about Samuel J. Swiggett, MD

Dr. Streufert specializes in treating patients with cervical, thoracic, and lumbar problems, offering a range of treatments from simple to complex. He excels at developing strategies and treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. His specific interests include adult degenerative disorders, adult deformity, minimally invasive spine surgery, motion preservation surgery (such as laminoplasty and disc replacement), and spinal trauma... Read More about Benjamin Streufert, MD

Dr. Pagano is an Orthopaedic Spine specialist whose practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of all disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Specific interests include adult deformity, minimally invasive spinal fusions, tumor resection and reconstruction, trauma and disc replacement surgery. Dr. Pagano is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a subspecialty... Read More about Paul Pagano, MD

Dr. Swick is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a sub-specialty in Sports Medicine and Foot and Ankle Treatment and Surgery.

Dr. Nguyen is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is one of the few hand surgeons in the city covering level 2 hand trauma call treatment including, but not limited to, replantation, fractures, tendon and nerve injuries. From the elective hand surgical treatment side, he is one of the most progressive and innovative hand surgeons in... Read More about Dzi-Viet Nguyen, DO

Dr. Johnson is a board-certified fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive, rapid recovery hip and knee replacements. He is is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Gregory Mines is board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Mines cares for all musculoskeletal conditions in pediatric and adult populations. His experiences and patient relationships allow him to devise individually catered treatment plans that align with the goals and activity level of each patient. Utilizing the latest research and... Read More about Gregory I. Mines, MD

Dr. Holden D. Heitner is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Hand/Upper Extremity orthopedic surgeon who is enthusiastic about providing care from the shoulder to hand. This includes a multitude of procedures from elective shoulder arthroplasty/arthroscopy, endoscopic carpal tunnel releases, treatment of tendon/nerve injuries, fractures, and microvascular replantation of digits and limbs.

Dr. Bolhofner is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Florida Orthopaedic Institute - South Pasadena provides comprehensive orthopedic care with experienced physicians, diagnostic imaging, and physical and occupational therapy. Our team delivers personalized, patient-focused treatment to help patients recover, improve mobility, and stay active.

Dr. Scott Wisotsky of Florida Orthopaedic Institute specializes in complex hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions. His expertise includes rotator cuff injuries, shoulder replacement, arthritis, carpal tunnel, trigger finger, and other upper-extremity conditions.

Dr. Aaron Koslin of Florida Orthopaedic Institute specializes in hip and knee replacement, including direct anterior hip replacement, knee replacement, and revision surgery. He provides individualized orthopedic care focused on mobility and quality of life.

Dr. William Cottrell of Florida Orthopaedic Institute specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and shoulder care. He treats athletic injuries and performs procedures including rotator cuff repair, cartilage surgery, knee replacement, and shoulder replacement.

Dr. Andrew Cooper of Florida Orthopaedic Institute specializes in hip and knee replacement, including minimally invasive direct anterior hip and knee procedures. He uses computer and robotic navigation to support precise, personalized surgical care and recovery.

Dr. Craig Schwartz of Florida Orthopaedic Institute specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, treating spine injuries, sports conditions, osteoporosis, and other musculoskeletal disorders. He also performs EMG and nerve conduction studies.

Dr. Kurt Hirshorn is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Joint Replacement Specialist.

Florida Orthopaedic Institute - St. Petersburg 7th Street provides comprehensive orthopedic care with experienced physicians and on-site diagnostic imaging, including digital X-rays, EMG, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and NCV testing, with personalized treatment focused on recovery and mobility.

Florida Orthopaedic Institute now brings St. Pete patients a larger, more advanced orthopedic facility offering urgent walk-in care, expanded physical therapy, and on-site open CT and MRI imaging. Getting the right care at the right time has never been easier with this new state-of-the-art facility.

Dr. David Johnson is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Through extensive training, Dr. Johnson has developed expertise in robotic surgery, muscle sparing direct anterior hip replacements, partial and total knee replacements, and the treatment of failed total joint replacements including infections. Dr. Johnson takes a conservative first approach for the treatment of lower extremity... Read More about David B. Johnson, DO

Dr. Holden D. Heitner is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Hand/Upper Extremity orthopedic surgeon who is enthusiastic about providing care from the shoulder to hand. This includes a multitude of procedures from elective shoulder arthroplasty/arthroscopy, endoscopic carpal tunnel releases, treatment of tendon/nerve injuries, fractures, and microvascular replantation of digits and limbs.