25 of the Best Sports Medicine Doctors Near Me in St. Petersburg, FL

Paul L. Benfanti, M.D. joined our practice in April 2011 after retiring from the Armed Services. He graduated from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD in 1990. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Eisenhower Army Medical Center Ft. Gordon, GA in 1997 and a Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics and Spinal Deformity at the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Greenville, SC in 2001. Dr. Benfanti is board certified and has been recertified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.He retired from the US Army as a Colonel. During his career he served as Orthopaedic Surgery Program Director from 2003-2009 and Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery from 2010-2011 at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Surgeons. He is an active member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.Dr. Benfanti enjoys all aspects of pediatric orthopaedics and has a special interest in sports medicine and foot and ankle reconstruction. His clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot, Macrodactyly of the Foot, Kohler Disease, and Bowlegs. Dr. Benfanti is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 Recertified, 2009, 2019 and National Board Of Medical Examiners, 1991. Dr. Benfanti is currently accepting new patients.

Stavros Papandreou is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Concussion. Dr. Papandreou is currently accepting new patients.

Vania Reyes is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

John Broussard is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Joseph Myers is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida.

Spencer Threw is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Threw is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael Schoeller is dual board certified in internal medicine and sports medicine and is with BayCare Medical Group in St. Petersburg, Florida. He provides primary care for ages 18 and older, and treats orthopedic and sports-related concerns for patients aged 8 and older. Dr. Schoeller earned his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee, and completed an internal medicine residency at Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Florida. He pursued advanced fellowship training in sports medicine at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, where he cared for athletes of all competitive levels—from youth and college athletes to active adults and seniors. Dr. Schoeller treats a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic and other sports-related injuries. He has advanced training in administering ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections. Dr. Schoeller works with his patients, taking the time to understand their concerns and goals and collaborates with them to create a personalized plan for recovery and long-term wellness. Dr. Schoeller is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Internal Medicine.

Trevor Born is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bay Pines, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Kevin Elder is a trusted and respected sports medicine specialist caring for the Tampa, Florida community as part of BayCare Medical Group, where he sees patients age 8 and older. Dr. Elder attended the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency in family medicine and a fellowship in sports medicine at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.Patients trust Dr. Elder's expertise because he consistently provides high quality care that leads to positive and lasting health outcomes. He has trained extensively in musculoskeletal ultrasound and regenerative medicine and has performed numerous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and cellular therapy/bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) injections. He is one of the most experienced doctors in the Tampa Bay area performing these types of procedures under MSK ultrasound guidance and has published articles in national journals on these topics. In addition, he has also published a book on these treatments, PRP: A Roadmap for Success.Dr. Elder is a sought-after consultant, having worked with professional sports teams including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 5 years as team physician, and currently is team physician with the US Ski Team and US Soccer Men’s National Team. He provides sports medicine consulting for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dr. Elder is uncompromising in his dedication to the well-being of his patients. He is committed to giving the best care and establishing long-lasting relationships with them. He speaks both English and Spanish. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tennis Elbow, and Tendinitis. Dr. Elder is board certified in AB Family Medicine (Sports Medicine) and AB Family Medicine - Family Medicine. Dr. Elder is currently accepting new patients.

Carlos Rodriguez is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

Korey Kasper is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida.

Robert Fedor is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Largo, Florida.

David Toturgul is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida.

Rachel Dhani is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida.