Osteoarthritis of Foot near Bay Pines, FL

Biography: Dr. Gary Katz was born in Moscow, Russia and moved as a child to Cleveland, Ohio where he graduated from Mayfield High School. He attended Cleveland State University where he completed his pre-medicine coursework and studied embryological histology. He attended medical school at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his post-graduate surgical residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.Dr. Katz moved to Florida and opened his practice with his wife, Dr. Robin Katz in 1998. He has a busy surgical and sports medicine practice and is a designing surgeon with Bio Pro Implants. Dr. Katz holds a patent on the Horizon subtalar joint arthroereisis and continues to develop and innovate with this company. Dr. Katz is the proud father of 2 teenage boys who are very active in sports. He enjoys coaching their ice hockey teams as a certified USA Hockey Coach. Dr. Katz also enjoys exercising and when time permits, he likes to work on old cars.

Biography: Dr. Heather Zelna received her undergraduate degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management with minors in Biology and Chemistry from Florida State University, where she was a member of Tri Beta Biological Honor Society and Phi Beta Sigma National Honor Society. She then attended Des Moines University's College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery where she received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree and was a member of Pi Delta, the National Podiatric Honor Society reserved for those students at the top of their class. Dr. Zelna then completed her surgical residency at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital just outside of Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Zelna's experience includes a wide array of surgical and conservative management of sports injuries including fractures of the foot and ankle, tendon disorders, dermatological conditions, neurological conditions of the lower extremity, wound care, arthroscopic surgery, ankle replacement surgery, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

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Biography: Dr. Brendon Zelna received his undergraduate degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Religion from Florida State University, where he was a member of Tri Beta Biological Honor Society. He then attended Des Moines University's College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery where he received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree and was a member of Pi Delta, the National Podiatric Honor Society reserved for those students at the top of their class. Dr. Zelna then completed his surgical residency at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital just outside of Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Zelna's experience includes a wide array of surgical and conservative management of sports injuries including fractures of the foot and ankle, tendon disorders, dermatological conditions, neurological conditions of the lower extremity, wound care, arthroscopic surgery, ankle replacement surgery, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

Care Philosophy: Through Big-City Technology. Small-Town Care. Modern Foot & Ankle is reshaping the patient experience and curating a progressive model for podiatric healthcare. Our physicians provide comprehensive medical and surgical solutions for foot and ankle conditions in clinics across Florida. With 24/7 online booking and check-in, extended office hours, advanced on-site equipment, and cutting-edge treatment options, Modern Foot & Ankle serves patients efficiently, comfortably, and on their schedule.

Biography: Dr. Ginige De Silva, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist who practices in St Petersburg, FL. She is 57 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Ginige De Silva, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Northside Hospital, HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital and HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Robin Katz was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Mayfield High School and is a proud Bobcat from Ohio University where she completed her pre-medicine coursework with a minor in Speech and Language pathology. She attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1996. Dr. Katz also completed a two-year post-graduate surgical residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.Dr. Katz began private practice with Dr. Gary Katz in 1998 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She has a busy practice combining surgical, sports medicine and diabetic care.Dr. Katz is also involved with Special Olympics. Dr. Katz is very proud of her two teenage sons. She spends just as much time at the ice rink as the rest of the family and is a true hockey mom at heart. In her spare time she enjoys fitness training, reading and healthy gourmet cooking.

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Worman, DPM is a Podiatric Surgery Specialist who practices in Seminole, FL. He is 50 years old. Dr. Jeffrey Worman, DPM is affiliated with HCA Florida Northside Hospital.

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.