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At Bay Breeze Foot & Ankle Specialists, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon Maurice W. Aiken, DPM, provides comprehensive podiatry care to people of all ages living in and around Dunedin, Florida, and throughout Pinellas County.

Dr. Aiken began his professional pursuits at the Temple School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Before entering private practice, he completed residency training at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore in the Department of Orthopaedics.

Dr. Aiken provides superior care in a relaxed, welcoming, and low-stress environment. He makes it a priority to meet with each individual and takes the time to educate them on the cause of their symptoms and the various treatment options.

At Bay Breeze Foot & Ankle Specialists, Dr. Aiken uses holistic, minimally invasive measures of care whenever possible.

His years of experience and training make him uniquely qualified to care for a variety of foot and ankle-related issues, including Achilles tendon pain, ankle pain, heel pain, arthritis, foot injuries, and fungal nails.

For more complex issues, Dr. Aiken offers the latest technology, including HyperBlue® laser therapy, Erchonia® cold laser therapy, and shock wave therapy. People can also access a variety of regenerative medicine treatments, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy

To ensure long-lasting and positive treatment outcomes, Dr. Aiken collaborates with a team of multi-specialty providers such as rheumatologists, internists, vascular surgeons, and physical therapists. These efforts result in improved care and reduce the need for more invasive treatments like surgery.

If you’re living with foot or ankle pain, don’t wait to partner with Dr. Aiken at Bay Breeze Foot & Ankle Specialists. Schedule an appointment by calling the office today or clicking the online scheduler.

Meet Dr. Harte

Garrett Harte, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and foot surgeon. Dr. Harte joined Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists in 1998 after practicing in the Fort Myers area and currently sees patients at their main office in Bradenton and in Ellenton, Florida. His philosophy is to treat all his patients as if they were part of his own family and give them the best care he can at all times.

Dr. Harte received his Bachelor of Science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and received his doctorate at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his two-year surgical residency at West Jersey Health Systems and Wound Care Center in Camden, New Jersey. During his residency, he volunteered his time with a team of fellow surgeons in Guatemala to perform reconstructive foot and ankle surgery on children. He found his mission, and pediatrics as a whole, very rewarding. 

He was past chair of the credentials committee at Manatee Memorial Hospital and on the executive board. 

Dr. Harte completed the Florida Ironman in 2009 and enjoys treating fellow athletes. His wife, Christine, is a personal trainer here in Manatee County. He spends most of his free time with his three grown children – Jonathan, Patrick, and Kaylee. 

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Please Welcome Dr. Danielle Mustico

Dr. Danielle Mustico graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. With an interest in sports medicine, she achieved certification as an Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Mustico studied French Language at the Sorbonne Université in Paris, France. She then earned her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, where she received multiple awards for community service involvement. Dr. Mustico was named a Franklin Fellow, where she spearheaded her own community outreach project focused on educating elementary aged children on health and fitness.

Then, Dr. Mustico completed a three-year surgical residency at Denver Health and Hospital Authority, the largest Level 1 trauma center in Colorado, where she acted as Chief Resident in her final year. She received extensive training working with the orthopedics trauma team as well as focusing on arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery, forefoot reconstruction, and rare diseases and deformities 

Dr. Mustico specializes in sports medicine, both adult and pediatric, trauma, and forefoot reconstruction including bunions and hammertoes. Her surgical expertise ranges from simple and complex trauma including tendon ruptures, fractures, bunions, hammertoes, minimally invasive surgery, arthroscopy, plantar fasciitis, fascial releases, diabetic wound care, and limb salvage. She takes pride in seeing each patient as an individual and tailoring their treatment plan to their condition and individual goals.

Dr. Mustico is board qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She is also a member of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, the Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine, and the American College of Sports Medicine.

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Meet Dr. Harte

Garrett Harte, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and foot surgeon. Dr. Harte joined Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists in 1998 after practicing in the Fort Myers area and currently sees patients at their main office in Bradenton and in Ellenton, Florida. His philosophy is to treat all his patients as if they were part of his own family and give them the best care he can at all times.

Dr. Harte received his Bachelor of Science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and received his doctorate at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his two-year surgical residency at West Jersey Health Systems and Wound Care Center in Camden, New Jersey. During his residency, he volunteered his time with a team of fellow surgeons in Guatemala to perform reconstructive foot and ankle surgery on children. He found his mission, and pediatrics as a whole, very rewarding. 

He was past chair of the credentials committee at Manatee Memorial Hospital and on the executive board. 

Dr. Harte completed the Florida Ironman in 2009 and enjoys treating fellow athletes. His wife, Christine, is a personal trainer here in Manatee County. He spends most of his free time with his three grown children – Jonathan, Patrick, and Kaylee. 

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Meet Dr. Baldinger

Philip Baldinger, DPM, is a highly trained podiatrist with the team at Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists and sees patients at their offices in Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Baldinger graduated from Haverford College in suburban Philadelphia and The Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, where he won national awards in biomechanics and gait analysis. He completed his surgical residency at Northern Virginia Podiatric Residency, an affiliate of Georgetown University Hospital, where he performed over 1,500 foot and ankle procedures.

Dr. Baldinger joined Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists in 1995 after practicing in Northern Virginia, where he grew up. He is the former president of Region 5 (Florida) of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). ACFAS is the pre-eminent surgical academy in the profession to address the educational and surgical needs of the podiatric surgeon and patient.

When not spending time with his wife, kids, dogs, and cats, you may find Dr. Baldinger on a nearby soccer field or "pitch" enjoying a workout with the younger players.

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Meet Dr. Katz

Experienced podiatrist Robert Katz, DPM, joined Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists in 1991, and he sees patients at their main office in Bradenton and in Sarasota, Florida. 

Dr. Katz graduated from the University of Florida and the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. During his surgical residency at Maryland General and Bon Secours Hospital in Baltimore, Dr. Katz rotated through affiliate facilities of Johns Hopkins University. He later received his Master of Business Administration from the University of South Florida in May 2001.

Dr. Katz has remained highly active in the medical community and is a past president of the Florida Podiatric Medical Association. He has a special interest in electronic healthcare records and is very involved in the digital changes and improvements to Cortez Foot and Ankle Specialists. 

In his spare time, Dr. Katz enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, in addition to swimming and participating in cross-fit. 

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Meet Dr. Berkun

Richard Berkun, DPM, is an experienced podiatrist who has been with Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists since 1981 and sees patients at their main office in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Berkun graduated from the University of Rochester and the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his surgical training at Sheridan Park Hospital in Buffalo, where he spent his childhood. He served on the Credentials Committee of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and was a former Board Member of the American Diabetes Association. He is a former Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care inspector and has reviewed surgical centers all over the country. 

He is past President of the Manasota Podiatric Medical Society, a component of the Florida Podiatric Association. He is the CEO of Cortez Foot and Ankle Specialists. 

Dr. Berkun has contributed articles to the Bradenton Herald and "Sarasota" Magazine. He also is an avid golfer and sports enthusiast, and he enjoys the theatre with his wife, Sue.

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