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.

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. 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

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. Smith treats musculoskeletal conditions resulting from injury, overuse, and arthritis. He has a special interest in arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, knee and shoulder reconstruction, shoulder replacement surgery, and treating athletes and patients of all ages. Dr. Smith is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is fellowship-trained in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.

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. 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. Franceschini is an Interventional Pain Management physician located in St. Petersburg, FL. She is board-certified in Occupational Medicine by the American Board of Preventative Medicine. Dr. Franceschini focuses on providing comprehensive care to her patients, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach tailored to individual needs. She is committed to delivering compassionate care while optimizing function and restoring the quality of life... Read More about Cristina M. Franceschini, 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.