Pediatric Orthopedic Doctor Search Results
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital - Osceola
Melissa is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) on the pediatric orthopedic surgery team with the Center for Orthopedics at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She has a passion for caring for young patients and has experience in: Inpatient hospitalization assessment Discharge care management Infants with orthopedic needs Outpatient pediatric orthopedics Musculoskeletal injuries and fracture care Melissa joined Orlando Health in 2015. She served as a registered nurse at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for seven years before moving to the orthopedics center. She believes in treating every patient with the same dedication and compassion she would if they were her family or close friend. Melissa's Training Melissa received her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of South Florida College of Nursing in Tampa, where she also earned her Master of Science in nursing. She graduated with honors from both programs. About Melissa She wanted to become a nurse since childhood, but it was during high school when a nurse practitioner made a large impact in her life and helped shape her decision to become a nurse practitioner. Melissa is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, an international honor society of nursing. She is certified as a family nurse practitioner (FNP-C) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and as a certified pediatric nurse by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She is licensed as an APRN and as a registered nurse by the Florida Department of Health. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending time with family, traveling, exercising, sports and outdoor activities. Her clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot. Dr. Gies is currently accepting new patients.
Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida
Richard A. Reynolds, MD, is an independent pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Reynolds provides personalized care for bone, muscle and joint conditions that affect children and teens. Dr. Reynolds specializes in bone fracture care and inherited bone and muscle disorders, with both non-surgical and surgical treatment options. Dr. Reynolds starts by listening to understand you and your child's health concerns. Dr. Reynolds is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot, Scoliosis, Symphalangism Distal, and Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD). Dr. Reynolds is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Reynolds is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children Center For Orthopedics - Spring Lake
José Herrera-Soto, MD, is the director of the pediatric orthopedic fellowship program at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Orthopedics.Dr. Herrera-Soto earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. He completed his pediatric orthopedic surgery training at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Herrera-Soto specializes in treating congenital, neuromuscular and idiopathic scoliosis, kyphosis and other spinal conditions. He has completed advanced training in developmental hip problems and complex hip preservation surgery. He is also involved in the design and development of implants for the correction of spinal deformities. Dr. Herrera-Soto is a member of various national and international orthopedic societies and has been published in multiple medical journals. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Dr. Herrera-Soto is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Collins Pope Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Herrera-Soto is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Herrera-Soto is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children Center For Orthopedics - Osceola
Dr. Stefano Cardin is a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Orthopedics. His specialties include: Pediatric trauma and fracture care Complex trauma, hip and spine disorders Idiopathic, neuromuscular and syndromic scoliosis Kyphosis and other spine disorders Developmental dysplasia of the hip Femoroacetabular impingement Legg-Calv-Perthes disease Slipped capital femoral epiphysis Avascular necrosis of the hip Cerebral palsy hip disorders Complex young adult hip preservation techniques, including periacetabular osteotomy Dr. Cardin takes a patient-centered, compassionate and holistic approach, using evidence-based practices, empowering patients through education and maintaining open communication and accessibility. His experiences as an immigrant from Ecuador, former collegiate soccer player and father help him to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds, empathize with their physical and emotional challenges, and provide sensitive pediatric orthopedic care. Dr. Cardin's Training Dr. Cardin received his bachelor's degree in molecular cell biology at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, where he graduated magna cum laude. He earned his medical degree at the University of South Carolina in Greenville, where he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Society. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Orlando Health, during which he earned multiple research symposium first place awards. He completed his fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which is affiliated with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. About Dr. Cardin Dr. Cardin's professional memberships include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. He serves on several POSNA committees and received the POSNA 2024 Roshen N. Irani Research Training Grant for his work on pediatric elbow fractures. Dr. Cardin has written several research manuscripts and book chapters and contributed to peer-reviewed publications on topics including scoliosis, hip preservation, fractures and surgical techniques. He gives back to the community by offering medical care at sporting events such as the Arnold Palmer Invitational and by participating in American Heart Association programs. Dr. Cardin feels strongly about global health initiatives and volunteers abroad. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, soccer, cooking and traveling. Dr. Cardin is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Cardin is currently accepting new patients.
The Nemours Foundation
Ramin Espandar is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida.
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children Center For Orthopedics - Spring Lake
James Toledano, Jr., MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He serves as chief of pediatric orthopedic surgery at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Orthopedics. He cares for children with musculoskeletal conditions, including scoliosis, spina bifida, congenital deformities and more.Pediatric Orthopedic SurgeryFrom fractures to congenital disorders, Dr. Toledano provides dedicated care and comprehensive treatment for patients requiring pediatric orthopedic surgery. He also understands children process information differently than adults and takes time to address their concerns and questions, and those of their parents, thoroughly as they progress from diagnosis to treatment and on to rehabilitation.Conditions he and the center’s team treat include:Brace treatment for various disordersClubfoot careCongenital deformity treatmentDevelopmental hip dysplasia careHand surgeryHip disorder care, including avascular necrosisLimb lengthening and reconstructionMusculoskeletal injuries and fracture careNeuromuscular disorders, including cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and many othersScoliosis and spinal surgerySpina bifida careSports medicine and injury careTreatment for benign lesions of the bone and soft tissuesTrauma careDr. Toledano’s TrainingDr. Toledano earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed an internship in general surgery at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia. He later completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri and his fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Orlando Health. About Dr. ToledanoDr. Toledano retired as a Captain from the United States Navy. Throughout his 24-year military career he was recognized multiple times for exemplary and meritorious service and performance, including during a deployment to Fallujah, Iraq. In his many roles, he was the director of both the orthopedic surgery residency program and pediatric orthopedic and scoliosis surgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego.Also an experienced clinical researcher, Dr. Toledano previously served as member of the steering committee for the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium, a network of more than 25 trauma facilities, which conducts multi-center clinical research in concert with the United States Department of Defense. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America as well as the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons. His clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot, Small Patella Syndrome, and Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome. Dr. Toledano is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Toledano is currently accepting new patients.