OsteoarthritisofHand near Bay Pines, FL

Care Philosophy: At Ascend Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, we aim to use cutting-edge science to make evidence-based decisions to better the lives of our patients. Dr. Makani utilizes advanced nonoperative and operative techniques and customizes his treatment plans based on each individual patient's condition. We also believe strongly in patient education and work to help each patient understand the basis of his/her condition and the various treatment options before committing to a plan. We feel that a commitment to these principles leads to improved outcomes.

Care Philosophy: At Pinellas Medical Associates we recognize the value of every person and are guided by our commitment to excellence. It is our privilege to provide exemplary care for each of our patients and their families. We demonstrate this by our ability to meet the needs of the people we serve, continue to learn and grow with the ever changing healthcare industry, and create a work environment where each person is valued and has the opportunity for personal and professional growth. Our physicians and staff are dedicated to continually improve and maintain the highest quality of care.

Care Philosophy: Patients First. Compassionate Care.

Care Philosophy: If you let the patient talk & listen carefully, they will tell you what is wrong. I find that listening is more important than any lab test, x-ray, or procedure to determine how best to empower my patients to receive the greatest gift: good health.

Care Philosophy: Rashmi Nanda, MD is a board certified internal medicine physician with more than 3 decades of experience. Her passion to bring whole health into focus began in her teenage years watching her father dedicate his life to health care. Dr. Nanda is passionate toward caring for her patients and working with each patient to educate and achieve the best health outcome. She delivers whole person care and has a special interested in arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, COPD, diabetes, hypertension and all aspects of preventative health care. She treats patients 18 and older. In her spare time Dr. Nanda enjoys living in the moment, music, and spending time with family and friends.

Biography: Dr. Amitabh Gupta, MD is a Physical Medicine /amp Rehabilitation Specialist who practices in Seminole, FL. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 44 years. Dr. Amitabh Gupta, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Northside Hospital.

Care Philosophy: We treat each patient with compassion. We treat the total patient not just the condition. We have been in practice for over 20 years.

Biography: 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.