PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Crystal River, FL

Care Philosophy: "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."

Care Philosophy: My philosophy is to practice conservative, non-surgical orthopedic care customized to the patient's needs.

Care Philosophy: My goal is to provide patients with compassion, understanding and the best care in every interaction through a commitment to improving activity, function, and quality of life.

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.

Care Philosophy: As a Spine and pain management specialist, my goal is to help restore function (physical as well as cognitive) utilizing a multidisciplinary approach with application of advanced interventional techniques (including fluoroscopy and ultrasound guidance), medication therapies (including membrane stabilizers), and psychotherapeutics. My main focus is finding the root cause of the pain and treating the cause rather than masking it with medication.

Biography: 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.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Chad Gorman, MD is a Pain Management specialist in New Port Richey, FL. He graduated from the American University of the Caribbean in the Netherland Antilles.

Biography: Dr. Martin Canillas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Brooksville, FL. He is 47 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Martin Canillas, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital.