Best Osteoarthritis of Foot Doctors in Weeki Wachee, FL

Nathaniel Vinje, DO specializes in internal medicine and received his degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Vinje completed an internship at HCA Florida St. Petersburg General Hospital and a residency at Wellington Regional Medical Center. He specializes in internal medicine at HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida, and practice with Access Healthcare, LLC.

Rafael Velasquez, MD, attended residency in family medicine at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama, and also completed a residency at Kansas University School of Medicine where he served as Chief Resident in Family Medicine. Dr. Velasquez was born in Lima, Peru, and graduated from Federico Villarreal School of Medicine in 1993. He worked with multiple volunteer programs in his native Peru, including the early detection of cervical/breast cancer, cholera prevention, and the Peruvian Red Cross. Dr. Valasquez is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American Medical Association. He enjoys karate, soccer, music, reading and spending time with friends and family.

"My goal is to always provide compassionate, holistic, and patient-centered care of the highest quality. This begins with carefully listening to my patients, paying attention to every detail of their condition, understanding how it affects their lives, and using my best clinical judgement to formulate an effective plan for the fastest recovery possible. When surgery becomes necessary, I use the latest state of the art orthopedic implants and minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible, in order to provide my patients with the most durable surgical option, best environment for healing, and optimal postoperative function. As many of my patients can attest to, I love teaching and patient education. I am passionate about making sure my patients fully understand their condition and treatment options because orthopaedic surgery is a complex, rapidly advancing field of medicine and treatment options can often be confusing for patients. I always take extra time to make sure my patients clearly understand their diagnosis, available non-surgical and surgical options, the treatment plan, surgical details if surgery is necessary, and the recovery process. In my experience, a patient who is well informed about their condition and treatment plan is a more active participant in the recovery process, ultimately leading to achievement of optimal outcomes. My mission is to always give 100 percent and to work together with my patients to achieve pain-free function; allowing them to enjoy life, comfortably spend time with family and friends, return to work or recreational pursuits, and even get athletes back to high level sports."

Dr. Alexander Pappas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Weeki Wachee, FL. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Alexander Pappas, MD is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center.

Through Big-City Technology. Small-Town Care. Modern Foot & Ankle is reshaping the patient experience and curating a progressive model for podiatric healthcare. Our physicians provide comprehensive medical and surgical solutions for foot and ankle conditions in clinics across Florida. With 24/7 online booking and check-in, extended office hours, advanced on-site equipment, and cutting-edge treatment options, Modern Foot & Ankle serves patients efficiently, comfortably, and on their schedule.

John E. Baker, DPM is Board Certified in Podiatry, and received his degree from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago, IL. Dr. Baker completed an Internship in Podiatric Medicine/Surgery at Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, GA, followed by a Residency in Podiatric Surgery at Doctors Hospital of Santa Ana in Santa Ana, CA. Dr. Baker specializes in podiatry at HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, and treats conditions/performs procedures such as fracture, sports medicine, house call, ankle, podiatry and wound care. Dr. Baker is a practicing podiatrist at the Foot and Ankle Care Center in Spring Hill, Florida.

I love it when people tell me that their lives have improved after they allowed me to care for their orthopedic problems.

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