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William Markowski, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Bluewater Orthopedics in Crestview, Niceville, and Destin, Florida.  Dr. Markowski specializes in total joint replacement of the knee, hip and shoulder.  He performs the direct anterior hip replacement procedure.  Other areas of interest include knee and shoulder arthroscopy, hand surgery, fracture care and sports medicine injuries. 

Dr. Markowski received his Bachelor of Science in pre-medicine at Penn State University. He attended medical school at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he also achieved membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society.

He began his General Surgery internship year at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA, and then proceeded to continue his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Pennsylvania. Dr. Markowski completed his training in total joint replacement at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

Dr. Markowski moved to the Florida Panhandle in 1993 to serve four years of active duty for the United States Air Force. He left the Air Force in 1997 and joined Dr. Fox at Bluewater Orthopedics. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, current president of the Caduceus Society, and a board member of the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. He is affiliated with The Destin Surgery Center, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, Twin Cities Hospital and North Okaloosa Medical Center. 

When he is not working, Dr. Markowski enjoys spending time with his wife in addition to golfing, working out at the gym, and working in the yard. He is an active member at Christ Our Redeemer Parish in Niceville. Dr. Markowski has enjoyed four weeklong backpacking adventures to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. His favorite sports teams are the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles.

William Markowski, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Bluewater Orthopedics in Crestview, Niceville, and Destin, Florida.  Dr. Markowski specializes in total joint replacement of the knee, hip and shoulder.  He performs the direct anterior hip replacement procedure.  Other areas of interest include knee and shoulder arthroscopy, hand surgery, fracture care and sports medicine injuries. 

Dr. Markowski received his Bachelor of Science in pre-medicine at Penn State University. He attended medical school at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he also achieved membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society.

He began his General Surgery internship year at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA, and then proceeded to continue his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Pennsylvania. Dr. Markowski completed his training in total joint replacement at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

Dr. Markowski moved to the Florida Panhandle in 1993 to serve four years of active duty for the United States Air Force. He left the Air Force in 1997 and joined Dr. Fox at Bluewater Orthopedics. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, current president of the Caduceus Society, and a board member of the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. He is affiliated with The Destin Surgery Center, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, Twin Cities Hospital and North Okaloosa Medical Center. 

When he is not working, Dr. Markowski enjoys spending time with his wife in addition to golfing, working out at the gym, and working in the yard. He is an active member at Christ Our Redeemer Parish in Niceville. Dr. Markowski has enjoyed four weeklong backpacking adventures to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. His favorite sports teams are the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles.

William Markowski, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Bluewater Orthopedics in Crestview, Niceville, and Destin, Florida.  Dr. Markowski specializes in total joint replacement of the knee, hip and shoulder.  He performs the direct anterior hip replacement procedure.  Other areas of interest include knee and shoulder arthroscopy, hand surgery, fracture care and sports medicine injuries. 

Dr. Markowski received his Bachelor of Science in pre-medicine at Penn State University. He attended medical school at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he also achieved membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society.

He began his General Surgery internship year at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA, and then proceeded to continue his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Pennsylvania. Dr. Markowski completed his training in total joint replacement at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.

Dr. Markowski moved to the Florida Panhandle in 1993 to serve four years of active duty for the United States Air Force. He left the Air Force in 1997 and joined Dr. Fox at Bluewater Orthopedics. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, current president of the Caduceus Society, and a board member of the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. He is affiliated with The Destin Surgery Center, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, Twin Cities Hospital and North Okaloosa Medical Center. 

When he is not working, Dr. Markowski enjoys spending time with his wife in addition to golfing, working out at the gym, and working in the yard. He is an active member at Christ Our Redeemer Parish in Niceville. Dr. Markowski has enjoyed four weeklong backpacking adventures to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. His favorite sports teams are the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles.

James Clancy, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, with locations in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida. 

While working as a member of PGA of America, Dr. Clancy graduated with honors from St. Thomas of Villanova University in Pennsylvania. He remained in Pennsylvania to earn his podiatric medical degree from Temple University in Philadelphia. Relocating to Maryland, Dr. Clancy completed his foot and ankle surgery residency through the Maryland Podiatric Surgical Residency Program at Johns Hopkins Hospital. 

He is experienced and trained on the latest advances in nerve repair, receiving education directly from one of the world’s most renowned surgeons at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Clancy was one of the few podiatric surgeons to be trained on the newest FDA-approved total ankle joint replacement. He has served as the Chief of Podiatric Surgery at JFK Medical Center since 1999 and is the co-director of the Podiatric Surgical Residency Program.

Dr. Clancy is a golf medicine expert with a comprehensive understanding of the game. He is certified by the Titleist Performance Institute, the world’s leading educational organization and research facility dedicated to studying how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing.

To book an appointment with Dr. Clancy, call the office nearest you or book an appointment online. 

Jorge Isaza, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Spine Specialists of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is board-certified by the American Board of Spine Surgery, and has more than fifteen years of experience in the care of spinal ailments.

Dr. Isaza graduated with a medical degree from the Universidad del Valle in Colombia in South America. From there, he continued his studies at Tulane University School of Medicine where he got his specialization in orthopedic surgery. He did a fellowship in spine surgery at Tulane University, as well as a second fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at Children's Hospital in New Orleans. He has been involved in the advancement of surgical spine technology for over 25 years, as well as having the honor to be the Chief Clinical Investigator for the Artificial Disc in the lumbar spine. He is also one of the first and few spine surgeons in the country to perform Endoscopic Spine Procedures.

Dr. Isaza has participated in multiple clinical trials in the advancements of spine surgery and is considered an expert in his field. He has been the led investigator for many FDA studies related to spine surgery. He is extensively published in the leading medical journals and is recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the leading spine surgeons in the world.

Bradley Goeke, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Bluewater Orthopedics in Crestview and Niceville, Florida. Dr. Goeke joined Bluewater Orthopedics after nine years of active service in the United States Air Force. During his service, he was in Korea for one year and then spent eight years at Eglin Air Force Base. He also served his country with tours of duty in Iraq, Qatar, and Afghanistan.

Dr. Goeke is a United States Air Force Academy distinguished graduate. He graduated from Tulane Medical School and received his orthopedic surgery training at the University of Arkansas. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and affiliated with the North Okaloosa Medical Center. Dr. Goeke combines his state-of-the-art training with compassionate patient care. 

In his free time, Dr. Goeke enjoys spending time with his wife Laura, and their son, Jonah. He is also a devout Buckeye fan and will happily brag that he and his wife had the opportunity to meet their Head Coach Urban Meyer before a game in 2016. He enjoys working out at Bluewater Fitness Club and is an active member at Crosspoint Methodist Church.

Bradley Goeke, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Bluewater Orthopedics in Crestview and Niceville, Florida. Dr. Goeke joined Bluewater Orthopedics after nine years of active service in the United States Air Force. During his service, he was in Korea for one year and then spent eight years at Eglin Air Force Base. He also served his country with tours of duty in Iraq, Qatar, and Afghanistan.

Dr. Goeke is a United States Air Force Academy distinguished graduate. He graduated from Tulane Medical School and received his orthopedic surgery training at the University of Arkansas. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and affiliated with the North Okaloosa Medical Center. Dr. Goeke combines his state-of-the-art training with compassionate patient care. 

In his free time, Dr. Goeke enjoys spending time with his wife Laura, and their son, Jonah. He is also a devout Buckeye fan and will happily brag that he and his wife had the opportunity to meet their Head Coach Urban Meyer before a game in 2016. He enjoys working out at Bluewater Fitness Club and is an active member at Crosspoint Methodist Church.

Thomas Fox, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine and joint replacement specialist at Bluewater Orthopedics and sees patients at their locations in Niceville and Crestview, Florida. Dr. Fox started Bluewater Orthopedics in 1993 after finishing his sports medicine fellowship training at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He specializes in joint replacement, hip, knee, shoulder, sports medicine, direct anterior hip replacement, and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

After graduating from Saint Joseph’s University, Dr. Fox earned his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a rotating internship at Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital before finishing a general surgery residency at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania. Afterward, he pursued an orthopedic surgery residency at Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania.

In his free time, Dr. Fox enjoys attending football games (Go Saints!), boating, playing golf, and spending time with his four children and two grandchildren. He attends Shoreline Church in Destin, Florida. Dr. Fox is also the team physician for Niceville High School and Northwest Florida State College. He volunteers for Crossroads and Hope Free Medical Clinics. Dr. Fox is also a founding and active member of the Caduceus Society.

Dr. Fox is affiliated with Sacred Heart Hospital, Twin Cities Hospital, Destin Surgery Center, and North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview.

Thomas Fox, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine and joint replacement specialist at Bluewater Orthopedics and sees patients at their locations in Niceville and Crestview, Florida. Dr. Fox started Bluewater Orthopedics in 1993 after finishing his sports medicine fellowship training at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He specializes in joint replacement, hip, knee, shoulder, sports medicine, direct anterior hip replacement, and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

After graduating from Saint Joseph’s University, Dr. Fox earned his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a rotating internship at Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital before finishing a general surgery residency at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania. Afterward, he pursued an orthopedic surgery residency at Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania.

In his free time, Dr. Fox enjoys attending football games (Go Saints!), boating, playing golf, and spending time with his four children and two grandchildren. He attends Shoreline Church in Destin, Florida. Dr. Fox is also the team physician for Niceville High School and Northwest Florida State College. He volunteers for Crossroads and Hope Free Medical Clinics. Dr. Fox is also a founding and active member of the Caduceus Society.

Dr. Fox is affiliated with Sacred Heart Hospital, Twin Cities Hospital, Destin Surgery Center, and North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview.

Dr. Wallis is one of the board-certified orthopaedic surgeons practicing at Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson, located in Henderson, Nevada. He specializes in hip, knee, and shoulder replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, and upper and lower extremity fracture care. His special interests include complex and revision hip and knee replacement, partial knee replacement, minimally invasive anterior hip replacement, and outpatient joint replacement. 

After completing his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University in 2007, Dr. Wallis earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. He then completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. In 2019 Dr. Wallis completed a fellowship in advanced joint reconstruction at the renowned Joint Implant Surgeons group in New Albany, Ohio, where he trained under the tutelage of Drs. Adolph Lombardi Jr and Keith Berend, both of whom are world-renowned joint replacement surgeons. During his training, Dr. Wallis was involved in orthopaedic research, resulting in the publication of numerous book chapters and scholarly articles. He has also given many formal presentations within the orthopedic community. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

Dr. Wallis is dedicated to exploring all treatment options with his patients, both surgical and non-surgical. If surgery is required, Dr. Wallis utilizes multi-modal pain protocols and enhanced recovery pathways to help patients recuperate quickly with as little pain as possible.

Though he has lived most of his life in the Midwest, Dr. Wallis now calls Henderson his home, together with his wife and four children. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, hiking, cycling, and spending time with his growing family.

Belongie Orthopedics is a superior orthopedic surgery practice in Clearwater, Florida, founded by board-certified surgeon, Duane Belongie, MD. The practice treats adults of all ages in a pristine, friendly atmosphere and uses the latest technologies and techniques. 

Dr. Belongie takes a cutting-edge, patient-centered approach to caring for his patients and uses conservative methods when possible.

As a solo orthopedic practice, Dr. Belongie provides top-quality services with a personalized touch, so patients have plenty of time with him and can rest assured that all their concerns will be addressed with the greatest level of care. 

Belongie Orthopedics helps patients struggling with joint pain, back or neck pain, knee problems, rotator cuff injuries, arthritis, tendonitis, and more. Dr. Belongie also treats fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and other musculoskeletal problems. 

The practice uses the Mako SmartRobotics™ for joint replacement surgery. Dr. Belongie also provides Hyalgan® injections, finger surgery, knee scopes, shoulder surgery, knee surgery, joint repair, and other highly effective surgeries.

Dr. Belongie enjoys helping his patients achieve better musculoskeletal functioning and pain-free living. To find out how he can help you, schedule a consultation at Belongie Orthopedics by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.

Caitlan Clancy, DPM, is a skilled reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon at Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, with locations in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida.  

Dr. Caitlan Clancy, earned her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She then returned home to Florida, where she completed an extensive three-year foot and ankle reconstructive surgical residency at JFK Medical Center in Palm Beach County. During her final year of training, she completed additional surgical courses in the fields of trauma, arthroscopy and total ankle joint replacement while serving as chief resident.

Dr. Clancy is double board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons as well as the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She is an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She treats injuries and angular deformities of the foot and ankle with cutting edge techniques in both conservative and surgical methods. She specializes in adult and pediatric flatfoot deformity, cavus foot, hallux valgus deformity, ankle sprains, fractures, trauma, plantar fasciitis, foot and ankle arthritis and diabetic limb salvage.

In her free time, Dr. Clancy is an avid runner. She enjoys Pilates and other aerobic activities. She is a former ballroom dancer and loves spending time with her two Labrador Retrievers.

Ezra Berkowitz, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, with locations in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida.

Originally from Roselyn, New York, Dr. Berkowitz received his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University in New York City. He later taught chemistry and physics at LaGuardia High School in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of New York. 

Shortly after, Dr. Berkowitz returned to school and earned his doctorate from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He then completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at the State University of New York’s Downstate Health Science Center in Brooklyn, New York, earning chief resident.

Dr. Berkowitz then completed a one-year fellowship training in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Nemours Children’s Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, where he focused on the operative and non-operative management of pediatric musculoskeletal care, including sports, spine, developmental and trauma-related issues that occur in children. He has extensive training in modern surgical techniques, although he favors conservative treatment, including casting, bracing, and therapy whenever possible.

Dr. Robert Viere has performed spinal surgery in the Dallas area for more than 20 years. As a board certified orthopedic surgeon and a member of the North American Spine Society, Dr. Viere understands the challenges patients face when confronting neck and back pain.

Dr. Viere has a special interest in complex problems involving the cervical spine and accepts referrals for postoperative spinal problems. His offices combine pain management, state of the art technology, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive surgery, and treatment for scoliosis.

Dr. Viere is on staff at the Methodist Hospital for Surgery, Medical City Plano Hospital, and Baylor Uptown, with privileges at Texas Scottish Rite. Prior to joining Baylor, Dr. Viere was head of the spine section in the Department of Orthopedics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He has been honored as one of the "Best Doctors in Dallas" from 2004-2020, as well as "Best Doctors in America" from 1994-2011. In addition, Texas Monthly named him a "Texas Super Doctor" for five consecutive years.

​Max Mondestin, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, with locations in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida.

Dr. Mondestin specializes in spinal surgery and has extensive training and experience in treating all patients who want to maximize their potential to be active and get back to enjoying life.

Dr. Mondestin graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. He then obtained his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mondestin went on to complete his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. Following his residency, he was accepted into the prestigious Johns Hopkins University Spine Surgery Fellowship, where he underwent training in traditional and minimally invasive approaches to spine surgery.

Dr. Mondestin is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. He has various interests, including treating degenerative spine disease, spinal stenosis, disc herniations, scoliosis, and spinal trauma.

Welcome to Bay Oaks Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic surgeon Anthony S. Melillo, MD, is the founder of Bay Oaks Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, located in Houston, Texas since 2000. He is one of several surgeons in the Clear Lake area performing MAKO robotic surgery for partial knee resurfacing, total knee and total hip replacements. He offers expertise in total joint replacement of the hip, knee, and shoulder; sports medicine and, arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder; trauma and fracture care; industrial injuries and general orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Melillo is a qualified expert witness in the orthopedic medicolegal field.  

Learn more about the advanced treatment options available by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

Dr. Melillo earned his Bachelor of Science in biology at New Mexico State University, and attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He has trained at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Mississippi Sports Medicine.

He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

At the state-of-the-art facilities, Dr. Melillo and the team provide patients with a concierge-style experience. Patients can receive cutting-edge treatments for a variety of conditions including ACL injuries, rotator cuff tears, knee pain, shoulder pain, and osteoarthritis.

Learn more about the advanced treatment options available by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon Samir Nayyar, MD, of the Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute, specializes in joint replacement and reconstruction and loves helping people get back to an active, pain-free lifestyle. Dr. Nayyar sees patients at the practice's three locations in Victorville, Pomona, Barstow, Banning, and Loma Linda, California, office and relishes being able to make a positive impact on his patients' quality of life that's both immediate and long-lasting.

Dr. Nayyar was born in New York but relocated to Apple Valley, California, where he attended Granite Hills High School. He returned to New York to study for his medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo, receiving the Excellence in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Award and the SUNY Chancellor's Award.

During Dr. Nayyar's time at NYU Langone Orthopaedic Hospital in New York City, he trained under some of the most esteemed orthopedic surgeons, gaining experience in joint replacement and reconstruction and achieving a fellowship in orthopaedic surgery.

Dr. Nayyar uses innovative, minimally invasive techniques during surgery that reduce blood loss and postoperative pain, ensuring the experience is less traumatic for his patients. He sees patients of all ages, from children to seniors, and all walks of life, from athletes specializing in many different sports to older patients who just want to remain active and play with their grandchildren.

He undertakes a variety of surgical cases, performing delicate nerve repairs one day and major joint replacement surgery the next. He believes that while everyone feels fragile at times, people are extraordinarily resilient, and with the high-class treatment and ongoing support he provides, his patients can overcome their injuries.

Dr. Nayyar is proud of his ability to help patients regain mobility and find relief from pain and is excited about using his skills to assist people back home in the High Desert area of California, where he grew up.