Osteoarthritis of Hand near Fort Walton Beach, FL

Biography: Dr. James Watt earned his medical degree from Des Moines University of Medicine Surgery in 2006. He completed residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Doctors Hospital in Ohio in 2011.Dr. Watt is on Medical Staff at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand.

Care Philosophy: My goal for treating patients is to provide a patient centered experience. I want my patients to take an active role in their care and decision making. I take pride in listening to how the patient is being affected by their ailment. I make sure the patient understands their diagnosis, taking as much time as they need to answer their questions and give them all conservative and surgical options that will fit their needs. It is my goal to use surgery only as a last resort when appropriate. Orthopedic problems affect people differently, depending on their age, medical conditions, occupation, hobbies and lifestyle. There are usually multiple correct treatments depending on those variables, and I strive to help my patients make treatment decisions that are right for their individual needs.

Biography: A native of Gulf Breeze Florida Dr. Jason W. Thackeray joined Orthopaedic Associates in 2002. Dr. Thackeray specializes in ankle, elbow, foot, fracture care, hand, hip, joint replacement, knee, shoulder, sports medicine, and wrist. Dr. Thackeray received his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed an internship in general surgery and his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Shands Hospital at The University of Florida. When he is not seeing patients, he enjoys golfing, hunting, boating, training, traveling, participating in charity work, and spending time with his family. As a former athlete, he enjoys serving as a team physician for Fort Walton High School and the Fort Walton Beach Falcons.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to the highest quality of surgical care for every patient.

Care Philosophy: Dedicated to providing his patients with exceptional orthopaedic care, Dr. Seales takes a team approach when treating his patients so that he can understand their goals and develop a treatment plan that meets their individual needs.

Biography: Pamela J. Warner, DO, received a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology from Georgia State University, in Atlanta, GA, and a Doctor of Naturopathy degree from Clayton College of Natural Health in Birmingham, AL. She went on to receiver her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwannee, GA. Dr. Warner completed her internship in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Stratford, NJ, and her residency in orthopaedic surgery from Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford. Before coming to Hughston, she completed a fellowship in orthopaedic trauma surgery at Georgia Orthopaedic Trauma Institute in Macon, GA. Dr. Warner is a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, AO Trauma Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association of Orthopaedics, American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic Academy of Sports medicine and other organizations. Dr. Warner has published an article in the American Journal of Orthopaedics on Salter-Harris growth plate fractures and she is currently working on an article on lateral compression fractures in the elderly. The focus of Dr. Warner's orthopaedic practice is acute fracture surgery, treating complex fractures requiring reconstruction, and other trauma related injuries.

Care Philosophy: At Saint George Medical Center, we emphasize on serving the geriatric population, we excel in medically diagnosing and treating patients of all ages. We emphasize preventative medicine and actively engage in the overall health and wellness of those in our community. We strive to provide the most comprehensive medical care possible in order to optimize the wellbeing of each patient while improving their health