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Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon serving patients at his practice, Eduardo Gonzalez-Hernandez, MD PLLC, in Miami, Florida.

An expert in the field of upper extremity surgery, Dr. Gonzalez-Hernandez has been providing world-class care for complex and difficult to manage injuries and the wide array of chronic conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. 

His kindness and approachability are matched by his knowledge of the leading, surgical, and nonsurgical treatment options for patients. He received his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in Texas. He was awarded membership into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Thereafter, he completed an orthopaedic residency program at Case Western Reserve University and participated in multiple orthopaedic and hand surgery fellowships in the United States and around the world. He performed additional training at the Cleveland Clinic.

He completed several fellowships, including the Müller Foundation Fellowship and an Association for Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO/ASIF) in Bern, Switzerland; a hand surgery fellowship in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain; a reconstructive microsurgical fellowship in Taipei, Taiwan; the Cleveland Combined Hand Surgery Fellowship, and the Allen Memorial Orthopaedic Research Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University.

Dr. Gonzalez-Hernandez has presided over numerous organizations and societies and is an active member of the American Association for Hand Surgery. He has participated, chaired, and organized several instructional courses both in the United States and abroad and frequently hosts students and physicians to help further upper extremity academia. He currently leads numerous instructional courses throughout the year and around the world on the identification of complex fractures and the surgical interventions necessary.

Dr. Jonathan Gottlieb is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon serving patients in South Miami, Florida. He offers a number of services to his patients at Minimally Invasive Spine Center of South Florida, including treatment for spinal stenosis, back pain, radiculopathy, and much more.

Dr. Gottlieb earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Florida. He later studied medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. After graduating with his Doctor of Medicine, Dr. Gottlieb went on to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He completed a fellowship in spinal surgery at the Charlotte Spine Center.

During his career, Dr. Gottlieb has contributed to several articles published in peer-reviewed journals. He has also participated in the operation of clinical trials. He has significant experience treating patients, and he uses the knowledge he has gained to provide every patient with the best quality of care.

He also served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine for six years. Dr. Gottlieb is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Florida Orthopaedic Society.

Hospital Affiliations:

• South Miami Baptist Hospital 
• South Florida Surgery Center
• Doctor's Baptist Hospital
• Mercy Hospital
• Jackson South Community Hospital
• Fisherman’s Community Hospital

Dr Gottlieb currently resides in Miami, Florida with his family. He enjoys staying active and eating healthy to serve as the best role model he can be to his children. While he is not in the operating room or seeing patients, he is actively reading up on the latest updates in Medicine.

Experienced interventional spine and pain physician Gabriel Mattei, MD, has offices in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida, providing specialized care to patients with problems like lower back pain (including chronic axial low back pain), sciatica, lumbar spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and sports injuries.

Dr. Mattei offers evidence-based treatments such as physical therapy, steroid injections, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. He’s also an expert in minimally invasive procedures like radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild®). The practice has onsite X-ray and MRI facilities for convenience and fast results.

Dr. Mattei was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He completed his medical degree at the Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, then moved to New Jersey for his residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Mattei then spent an additional year completing an interventional pain medicine multidisciplinary fellowship at Hudson Medical in New York City.

An American Board of Pain Medicine diplomate, Dr. Mattei is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He specializes in spine conditions and other musculoskeletal disorders and is particularly interested in minimally invasive techniques, neuromodulation, and biological treatments. He uses the most up-to-date and innovative therapies to reduce patients’ pain and improve mobility and function.

Dr. Mattei has affiliations with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the Spine Intervention Society. He values working closely with his patients, providing a comprehensive, personalized approach that significantly improves quality of life.

Call Gabriel Mattei, MD, to learn more about the exceptional services available, or book an appointment online 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.

Brandon Shallop, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, with locations in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida. He is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy. 

Dr. Shallop grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, where he attended the University of Michigan and graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then attended Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, earning his doctorate. He completed a 5-year orthopedic surgery residency at Drexel University/Hahnemann University Hospital, where he was named Chief Resident. Following the completion of his residency, Dr. Shallop spent an additional year to attain specialized fellowship training in sports medicine at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. During that year, he trained in complex knee and shoulder procedures, focusing on minimally invasive techniques and arthroscopy.

The co-team physician for the University of Miami men’s football, basketball, and baseball teams, alongside the Miami Marlins, Dr. Shallop dedicates himself to sports medicine. He specializes in treating athletes of all ages and abilities, focusing on arthroscopic and open-surgical techniques. Additionally, Dr. Shallop is trained in joint replacement surgery and fracture care. He is particularly interested in performing quadricep tendon autograft ACL reconstruction using an “all-side” dual suspensory fixation technique. 

To book your appointment with Dr. Shallop, call the office nearest you or book an appointment online today. 

John Levin, 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. 

Dr. Levin, a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, attended Michigan State University. In 1986, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Podiatric Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. In 1988, he completed a surgical residency in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery at Doctors Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Since completing his residency education, Dr. Levin has limited his practice to reconstructive ankle and foot surgery, specializing in the minimally invasive treatment of complex disorders of the lower extremity. With over 30 years of surgical experience, Dr. Levin is considered one of the most renowned doctors in his field.

Dr. Levin has extensive experience in Foot and Ankle arthroscopy, minimally invasive endoscopy, and regenerative medicine techniques, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cell therapy, and Amniotic Tissue therapy. Throughout his career, he’s utilized cutting-edge techniques such as Bone Marrow Augmentation to assist in managing hard-to-heal fractures and fusions of the foot and ankle. One of his most notable accomplishments came in 1994 when he was named Director of Podiatric Medical Resident Education. Shortly after that, he became the Program Director at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida— a position he has held for many decades.

Dr. Levin’s involvement in surgical research outside the medical office separates him from the others in his field. He has served as the principal investigator in numerous ground-breaking clinical trials. Some clinical trials he’s been involved with include amnion tissue injection for chronic Plantar Fasciitis, First MTP fusion, Gout, and Achilles tendon injuries. In the near future, Dr. Levin plans on initiating a new clinical trial on a novel and innovative treatment for Achilles Tendon disorders and arthritis of the foot and ankle.

Juan Agudelo, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified hip and knee surgeon at Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, with locations in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Agudelo brings unmatched skill to orthopedic hip and knee reconstructive surgery. 

Dr. Agudelo earned his medical degree from the Health Sciences Institute School of Medicine in Medellín, Colombia. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and a fellowship in adult reconstruction at the University of Colorado in Denver. 

An expert in minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Agudelo is known for hip and knee replacement and fracture care. His extensive training gives him the ability to care for a multitude of orthopedic conditions. His specialties include minimally invasive joint replacement (hip & knee), direct anterior hip replacements, hip and knee fracture care and reconstructions, knee arthroscopy, femoral acetabular impingement, degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, and tendonitis.

Dr. Agudelo specializes in a minimally invasive procedure known as anterior hip replacement. This state-of-the-art procedure avoids cutting into the muscle and offers a quicker recovery time with less pain and scarring. Dr. Agudelo also helps relieve osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease without replacing the entire joint.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Florida Orthopedic Society, and American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

​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.

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. 

Experienced interventional spine and pain physician Gabriel Mattei, MD, has offices in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida, providing specialized care to patients with problems like lower back pain (including chronic axial low back pain), sciatica, lumbar spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and sports injuries.

Dr. Mattei offers evidence-based treatments such as physical therapy, steroid injections, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. He’s also an expert in minimally invasive procedures like radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and minimally invasive lumbar decompression (mild®). The practice has onsite X-ray and MRI facilities for convenience and fast results.

Dr. Mattei was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He completed his medical degree at the Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, then moved to New Jersey for his residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Mattei then spent an additional year completing an interventional pain medicine multidisciplinary fellowship at Hudson Medical in New York City.

An American Board of Pain Medicine diplomate, Dr. Mattei is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He specializes in spine conditions and other musculoskeletal disorders and is particularly interested in minimally invasive techniques, neuromodulation, and biological treatments. He uses the most up-to-date and innovative therapies to reduce patients’ pain and improve mobility and function.

Dr. Mattei has affiliations with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the Spine Intervention Society. He values working closely with his patients, providing a comprehensive, personalized approach that significantly improves quality of life.

Call Gabriel Mattei, MD, to learn more about the exceptional services available, or book an appointment online today.

Aron D. Rovner, MD, is a highly respected orthopedic surgeon serving New Jersey and the greater New York area at New York Spine and Sports Surgery. Patients come from all over the world to seek treatment at his three locations in Garden City, New York, Bloomfield, New Jersey and Hollywood, Florida. 

After graduating from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in biological science and economics, Dr. Rovner earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. He went on to complete an internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Montefiore Medical Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx and an adult and pediatric spine surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. 

As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in adult and pediatric spinal surgery, Dr. Rovner has undergone extensive training in advanced procedures such as cervical fusion, microdiscectomy, and balloon kyphoplasty. He’s also one of the only surgeons qualified to perform coccygectomy or surgical removal of the tailbone. 

Even with his high level of training, Dr. Rovner is committed to ongoing education. He stays on the leading edge of innovations in orthopedic medicine and spinal surgery. In addition to attending classes and symposiums, Dr. Rovner has been honored to present lectures for esteemed organizations such as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. 

Dr. Rovner has been named one of America’s Top Orthopedists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America and has received the Patient’s Choice Award several years in a row. He serves as president of New York Spine and Sports Surgery and is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners.

Steven D. Lasser, MD, FAAOS joined the Spine Solutions team, part-time in 2016. He previously worked in a busy spine practice in Rochester, New York region for 27 years before retiring for the first time in 2015. The opportunity provided by Spine Solutions ended his brief retirement. His joy of treting patients and high-quality care provided by Spine Solutions keeps him working. Dr. Lasser lives with his wife, Kathy, in Pompano Beach.

Behnam Myers, DO, MPH, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Spine Solutions in Hollywood, Boca Raton, and Coral Gables, Florida.

Dr. Myers will help patients in finding a solution to their pain whether it’s surgical or not. He has successfully completed his training in orthopedics and has obtained advanced training in spinal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida. In addition, he is a clinical instructor and trains residents in this field at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida.

He is trained in the latest minimally invasive spine surgeries, including the use of endoscopic spine surgery. He offers treatment of degenerative spine, spinal deformity, trauma, tumor, infection, as well as cervical disc replacement and lumbar disc replacement. Dr. Behnam Myers is dedicated to exceptional patient care and spine solutions to help patients live pain-free.

Dr. Myers is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to Spine Solutions.

Orthopedic Urgent Care Aventura is a specialized orthopedic urgent care clinic where patients are always treated with warmth and compassion. Their experienced team of orthopedic urgent care specialists has established trust with the community and patients at their brick-and-mortar, family-run office in North Miami Beach, Florida. Children over 12 and adults of all ages are welcome to walk into the clinic whenever they have a musculoskeletal injury or pain.

Problems the Orthopedic Urgent Care Aventura team diagnoses and treats include hand and wrist pain, hip pain, knee pain, foot and ankle pain, back and neck pain, and shoulder and elbow pain. The team has extensive expertise with many orthopedic conditions, from carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, and tendinitis to fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains.

Orthopedic Urgent Care Aventura also offers comprehensive care for people affected by workplace and other personal injuries. The team can manage workers’ compensation claims and ensure patients return to work feeling restored and pain-free. 

Treatments and pain management services Orthopedic Urgent Care Aventura offers include physical therapy, vitamin injections/supplements, bracing, casting, splinting, medication management, and steroid injections. Onsite digital X-rays are available for fast and accurate diagnostics. Patients requiring surgery receive referrals to highly skilled orthopedic surgeons. 

Orthopedic Urgent Care Aventura has received numerous positive reviews and is beloved within the community. The practice operates on a walk-in basis, so there’s no need to schedule an appointment; simply drop in for an immediate consultation or call ahead to let the team know you’re on the way.