OsteoarthritisofFoot near Waycross, GA

Biography: Jonathan Callegari, DO is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic care for men and women in Waycross and the surrounding communities. Working as an orderly in a trauma center piqued Dr. Callegari's interest in medicine where he followed his passion and earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at LECOM/Millcreek Community Hospital in Erie, PA. Dr. Callegari completed his fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery from Oregon Shoulder Institute.

Care Philosophy: We invest in building relationships with our patients. These relationships are built with time and attentiveness, delivered in the context of competency and care.

Care Philosophy: My personal goal is to relieve the discomfort of injury or disease and prevent long-term disability and deformity. To this end, I offer my patients a spectrum of high-quality, value-laden orthopaedic services. These services are provided in a timely manner with compassion, thoroughness, and cost accountability to the patient, the referring physician, and the purchaser of health care. I have received extensive training in the fields of orthopaedic treatment and surgery, having received my medical training at the nationally respected Bellevue Hospital and New York University Medical Centers. I also undertook an additional year of specialized fellowship training with Dr. Anthony Hedley, a world-renowned pioneer in the field of adult reconstruction.I have been in practice in Jacksonville since 1995, and look forward to helping you resolve your orthopaedic problems.

Biography: Dr. Charles Galea, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist who practices in Waycross, GA. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Charles Galea, MD is affiliated with Memorial Satilla Health.

Biography: Dr. Hoang Vu, DO is a Physical Medicine /amp Rehabilitation Specialist who practices in Lake City, FL. He is 50 years old. Dr. Hoang Vu, DO is affiliated with HCA Florida Lake City Hospital.

Care Philosophy: As orthopaedic surgeons with more than 25 years of practice experience, we take an individualized and compassionate approach when caring for our patients. Modern day orthopaedic care requires that the orthopaedic surgeon demonstrates comprehensive skills regarding the administration of quality care to his or her patients. Communication and education are of utmost importance to provide, you, the patient, the ability to make informed decisions regarding medical or surgical treatment of an orthopaedic condition. We thoroughly believe that the fundamental relationship between the surgeon and the patient be based on trust, mutual understanding, and transparency. We believe in meeting patients' individual needs through comprehensive evaluation and treatment designed to help them achieve an active, pain-free lifestyle. Many musculoskeletal conditions can be treated by non-surgical techniques, however, in certain cases surgery is the recommended treatment option. In our practice, we combine leading edge techniques with proven traditional methods to provide our patients with the best orthopaedic care possible .Our practice specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all musculoskeletal conditions. From total joint replacement surgery to sports medicine, our capable physicians will facilitate your timely return to work or the playing field.