Osteoarthritis of Foot near Weeki Wachee, FL

Biography: Dr. Alexander Pappas, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Weeki Wachee, FL. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Alexander Pappas, MD is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center.

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: John E. Baker, DPM is Board Certified in Podiatry, and received his degree from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago, IL. Dr. Baker completed an Internship in Podiatric Medicine/Surgery at Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, GA, followed by a Residency in Podiatric Surgery at Doctors Hospital of Santa Ana in Santa Ana, CA. Dr. Baker specializes in podiatry at HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, and treats conditions/performs procedures such as fracture, sports medicine, house call, ankle, podiatry and wound care. Dr. Baker is a practicing podiatrist at the Foot and Ankle Care Center in Spring Hill, Florida.

Care Philosophy: I love it when people tell me that their lives have improved after they allowed me to care for their orthopedic problems.

Care Philosophy: BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON

Biography: Jude-Farley Pierre, DPM received his degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Pierre completed a Residency in Podiatric Medicine at New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York and St. Barnabas Hospital in New York. Dr. Pierre specializes in podiatry at HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital.

Care Philosophy: The mission of the Center for Bone and Joint Disease is to provide the greater Tampa Bay area with excellent multi-specialty healthcare, focusing in the areas of orthopedic and podiatric medicine. The Center for Bone and Joint Disease leads in providing healthcare in a multi-specialty setting by improving the health of the community through educating and providing excellence in both clinical and surgical care.

Care Philosophy: Treating the patients one patient at a time.

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.