OsteoarthritisofFoot near Crystal River, FL

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: Our mission is to help patients achieve their personal wellness goals by providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care that is unsurpassed in quality, accessibility and compassion. We are dedicated to Improving Lives - Everyday. The Orthopaedic Institute is a private practice group of specialty physicians providing the complete spectrum of musculoskeletal care. TOI has served North Florida for more than 30 years and has four locations in Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City and Alachua.

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. Candelora founded the orthopaedic practice in 1991. He has developed special interests in total joint arthroplasty including the new minimally invasive total hip and knee replacements, reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of various shoulder and knee disorders. With the ongoing and rapid advancement of orthopaedic technology, our goal is to stay in the forefront of proven and accepted surgical innovations.

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.

Care Philosophy: Mending bones. Restoring Lives. One patient at a time.

Care Philosophy: My practice philosophy is to treat patients as I would want my family members treated by their healthcare provider. We committed to providing our patients with the safest, highest-quality, most satisfying care possible.