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Mike Vollant D.O. is a fellowship trained Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in conditions involving the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand.

Dr. Vollant attended Kent State University where he graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors.  He was a member of the Kent State Wrestling Team where he was selected as a member of the Academic All-MAC Wrestling Team in 2015 and 2016.

He then went on to attend medical school in his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.  Following graduation Dr. Vollant moved to Florida for his orthopedic surgery residency at HCA Florida Largo Hospital.  He then completed a hand & upper extremity fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center where he received advanced multidisciplinary training under a board-certified orthopedic and plastic surgery faculty.

Dr. Vollant specializes in hand & upper extremity surgery including the full spectrum of upper extremity orthopedic care from the shoulder to fingertip.  He specializes in primary and complex upper extremity procedures including arthroscopy, fracture care, arthritis, tendon repair and reconstruction, ligament repair and reconstruction, nerve decompression and repair, microsurgery, and complex reconstructive surgery.  Common procedures include carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel release, trigger finger release, thumb CMC arthroplasty, wrist and shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder arthroplasty, and treatment of upper extremity fractures.

Dr. Vollant is a faculty member of the orthopedic surgery residency program at HCA Florida Largo Hospital and an active member of:  American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS), and Florida Orthopedic Society (FOS).  

Outside of work, Dr. Vollant enjoys spending time with family and friends, along with his dog, Roscoe.   He has a real passion for sports, whether it’s playing golf, staying active through weightlifting, following wrestling and soccer, or cheering his favorite Cleveland and Tampa Bay teams.

John B. Fuller, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who provides complete orthopaedic care to people of all ages in New Port Richey, Florida, and throughout Pasco County. Dr. Fuller specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. People across the Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater metropolitan areas visit the practice for treatment of various health problems, including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, hand injuries, and joint pain. 

After completing an evaluation, Dr. Fuller lays out potential treatment options and gives an in-depth explanation of the pros and cons of each option, allowing patients to make well-informed decisions. He can also review alternative treatment strategies that patients present and offer an opinion on their likely efficacy. When possible, the team treats these and other issues using a minimally invasive approach. Dr. Fuller is trained in a wide array of orthopaedic procedures, including arthroplasty (joint replacement), arthroscopy, joint fusion, vascular repair, nerve repair, and advanced reconstructive techniques.

Dr. Fuller attended medical school at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, where he served as a peer academic mentor. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Fuller attended a combined military/civilian orthopaedic residency program at William Beaumont Army Medical Center and University Medical Center in El Paso, TX. This is the only combined military/civilian program in the country and it provided a unique opportunity to train alongside many military orthopaedic surgeons. In military orthopaedic training, it is a learning priority to be able to stabilize complex, diverse trauma in austere conditions where a minimum of specialized equipment is available. Dr. Fuller is confident in thinking through uniquely complex problems and finding creative solutions that will meet your needs.

During medical school, Dr. Fuller became particularly interested in the intricate anatomy and function of the hand. Throughout residency, Dr. Fuller’s interest grew and he learned the importance of effective hand function in patient’s professions, recreational activities, and activities of daily living. This motivated Dr. Fuller to attend hand fellowship at the University of New Mexico. In addition to covering the full spectrum of upper extremity pathology, this fellowship puts special emphasis on microsurgical procedures such as nerve repairs, vascular repairs, and flap coverage procedures.

Dr. Fuller is a Florida native who was born and raised in St. Augustine. During his personal time, Dr. Fuller enjoys spending time with his wife Lindsey, son Elijah, and daughter Imogene. He is an avid outdoorsman and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in his youth. He pursues many activities that build self-reliance, including wilderness survival, martial arts, and homesteading. He looks forward to serving the Gulf Coast area for many years to come!

Call the office of John B. Fuller, MD, today to schedule a new patient appointment, or book your visit online.

Dr. Gregory Farino, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and wrist conditions. He completed a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh and an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Penn State University–Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Farino earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, where he graduated AOA, and completed his undergraduate education at DeSales University, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Dr. Farino is an affiliate provider with 360 Orthopedics, where he sees patients in the Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch offices, and performs procedures at Premier Surgery Center. His clinical focus includes the evaluation and treatment of a wide range of hand and wrist conditions, with treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs and goals. Outside of medicine, Dr. Farino enjoys ancient Greek and Roman history, physical fitness, and traveling.