Osteoarthritis of Hand near Wellington, FL

Care Philosophy: Shoulder and elbow problems can be easy to fix or require more complex care. Each patient is different and I focus on providing the best individualized care possible. From simple sports injuries to complex revisions I have the expertise and the team to help provide outstanding care. Our cohesive team-based approach is important to ensure you have the best experience. We want you to feel like family. From young athletes to the elderly, I provide my patients with personalized, compassionate, cutting-edge care. I believe in offering innovative solutions with advanced technology, such as pre-operative 3D simulation software, patient specific instrumentation, minimally invasive replacement options, and regenerative procedures. The goal is to achieve the highest clinical outcomes and quality of care for you. My clinical practice also focuses on females, sports medicine and bone health, as I am a female athlete myself.

Biography: Dr. Rodrigo Banegas, MD is a Hand Surgery Specialist who practices in Wellington, FL. He is 58 years old. Dr. Rodrigo Banegas, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Nicholas Sama, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Wellington, FL. He is 52 years old and has been practicing for 12 years. Dr. Nicholas Sama, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Palms West Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Roger A. Walker is a Board-Eligible Orthopedic surgeon. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) College of Engineering. He was a member of the Varsity FAU baseball team and was selected in the Major League baseball draft. While practicing as a professional engineer, he obtained a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from FAU. He then pursued his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University. His orthopedic surgery training was performed at the level one trauma center, Broward Health Medical Center, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He continued his training at Orlando Health Medical Center, completing a fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine. Dr. Walker specializes in shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee injuries. Taking a holistic approach to the patient, the goal of his practice is to develop a targeted patient-specific treatment plan for their injury. He promotes patient education and understanding of their injury and rehabilitation. A targeted non-operative plan gets most patients back to health. However, some patients require additional interventions. He is fellowship-trained in orthopedic surgery sports medicine, utilizing minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical procedures. These procedures implement advanced techniques to preserve cartilage, reconstruct ligaments, and repair tendons to preserve native joint longevity and performance. Dr. Walker practices General Orthopedic Surgery encompassing the following: * Adult & Adolescent Care* Outpatient and Inpatient (Hospitalized) Care* Fracture management in the Upper and Lower Extremities* Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hip, Knee, and Ankle Pain: Non-Operative and Operative Management* Joint Replacement (Arthroplasty) of the Hip and Knee* Arthroscopy of the Shoulder, Hip, and Knee* Neck and Back Pain: Non-Operative Management* Team Coverage