Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Scott Brotherton, MD, at Orthopedic Specialists in Palm Harbor, Florida, is an accomplished orthopedic surgeon with a military background. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham for his undergraduate training, then earned his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee.
Dr. Brotherton completed his surgical internship at Orlando Regional Medical Center and moved to upstate New York for his orthopedic residency at Albany Medical Center, where he focused heavily on orthopedic trauma and arthroplasty.
After completing his residency, Dr. Brotherton started his service in the United States Air Force. For his first assignment at Osan Air Base in South Korea, he provided orthopedic care to over 10,000 active duty soldiers and their dependents. During his service in the Air Force, he attained the rank of major and was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for his excellent service overseas. Dr. Brotherton then returned to his native Florida and completed his military service at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida’s panhandle.
In his pursuit of higher learning, Dr. Brotherton completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Florida. There he further honed his surgical skill and knowledge studying with well-known orthopedic surgeon, Dr. James Andrews while treating professional and community athletes.
During his training, Dr. Brotherton has treated athletes on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos minor league baseball team, on colleges and university teams such as Auburn University, Tuskegee University, and the University of West Florida, and also on many local high school teams.
He believes in forward thinking and applies his training and skills gained during his time in the military and fellowship training to help his patients of all ages and at all levels of competition at Orthopedic Specialists.
Andrew Boltuch, DO is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery. He received his medical degree from NOVA Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Orthopedic Residency training at Largo Medical Center .Dr. Boltuch then completed his shoulder and elbow fellowship at the Holy Cross Orthopaedic Institute under the guidance of Jonathan Levy, MD. After his fellowship, he was accepted to the Alps Surgery Institute in Annecy, France, for an Advanced Arthroscopic Shoulder and Upper Extremity Fellowship with world-renowned surgeons Laurent and Thibault Lafosse, MD.
Dr. Boltuch specializes in primary and complex surgeries of the upper extremity. This involves arthroscopic, open, and advanced reconstruction techniques to treat a wide range of pathology associated with the upper limb.He also employs the use of cutting-edge preoperative planning software to customize total and reverse shoulder replacements unique to each patient’s particular needs.Common conditions Dr. Boltuch treats include rotator cuff tears, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, shoulder instability, labrum tears, tendon ruptures, upper extremity fractures, trigger finger, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
He is also highly involved in research,using his broad academic background to author multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals on the subjects of shoulder and hand surgery.He has presented this research at both national and international meetings and has received recognition for his work. Dr. Boltuch enjoys teaching and is an Associate Professor for the Orthopedic residency program at Largo Medical Center. His involvement in education and academics is reflected by his evidence-based approach to treating orthopedic pathologies.
He is a member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), American Association of Ringside Physicians (AARP), and is a candidate member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA).Dr. Boltuch is on staff at Mease Countryside, Mease Dunedin, Morton Plant, Saint Anthony’s, Largo Medical Center, and Advent North Pinellas.
Christopher “Chris” James, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Specialists. He is proud to serve patients throughout Palm Harbor, Florida.
A Tampa native, Dr. James is a graduate of Jesuit High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University, where he played for the football team as a wide receiver. He went on to complete medical school at Saint George’s University in Grenada, West Indies, and in select New York City area hospitals.
Dr. James completed orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of Missouri - Columbia, followed by a fellowship in hip and knee replacement in Chicago’s Northshore University Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. James has had extensive training in all aspects of both operative and nonoperative orthopedics. His primary interest is adult hip and knee reconstructive surgery that entails both primary and revision procedures. At Orthopedic Specialists, Dr. James performs a variety of procedures, including hip and knee replacements, knee arthroscopy, periprosthetic fracture surgery, and knee and joint injections, to name a few.
He has been trained in the most advanced joint replacement surgery, including computer- and robotic-assisted techniques that allow for enhanced recovery and improved function. Dr. James uses minimally invasive approaches for his knee replacements and both muscle-sparing direct anterior as well as a mini posterior hip approach.
In his spare time, Dr. James enjoys trying to impress his friends and family with his culinary skills. As a former Purdue football wide receiver, he enjoys cheering for all Boilermakers sports. He also is a fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Anchor Spine & Joint, with offices in Tampa, Riverview, Odessa, Pinellas Park, and Lutz, Florida, is a multi-specialty, one-stop shop to address your orthopedic needs. Our experienced surgeons treat a wide range of chronic pain disorders and spinal and neurological conditions using leading-edge treatments to relieve pain, restore function, and improve your quality of life.
Our highly trained team uses the latest technology and techniques to diagnose and treat back and joint pain. We offer an extensive array of advanced interventional pain management treatments, including epidural steroid injections, peripheral nerve and spinal cord stimulation, and radiofrequency ablation. You can safely receive injections to fight pain and reduce inflammation, such as trigger point, epidural steroid, or joint injections.
Our skilled surgeons can also perform surgeries to ease your pain, such as spinal fusion, carpal tunnel release, and total disc replacement. You can rely on our team for ankle and meniscus repair, elbow cubital tunnel release, lumbar decompression and microdiscectomy, and cervical laminoplasty.
At Anchor Spine & Joint, we combine innovation with compassionate care. We dedicate ourselves to helping you thrive with tailored, multidisciplinary approaches that support your best health. Call the nearest office today to schedule an appointment or contact us online.
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