Elizabeth Price

from Boca Magazine April 2023

Yvonne Boice

This versatile Boca Raton actor has overcome challenges steeper than a missed cue

Written by JOHN THOMASON

In 2017, actor and director Elizabeth Price was riding her bicycle on FAU’s Boca Raton campus, where she taught advanced acting, when a car blew through a crosswalk and collided into her bike. Price flew into the air, landed on the hood of the car and fell onto the street. The diagnosis was grim: She had broken a leg in four places as well as her back. It would take six surgeries and two years of recovery for Price to fully regain her mobility.

Yet remarkably, she never really stopped acting. In 2018, she played a gangster in Outré Theatre’s “Reservoir Dolls,” a role in which a limp could be justified. A few months later, in an eerie coincidence of art imitating life, she played the victim of a car crash in “An Accident,” in which she was bed-bound for the duration, and which earned her a Carbonell nomination. Keith Garsson of Boca’s Primal Forces had scheduled the show before Price’s own run-in with a rogue automobile.“[Keith] came to visit me when I was in the hospital, and he was like, ‘you didn’t have to do this much research,’” Price recalls.

These parts speak to Price’s determination to persevere. A Texas native who hasn’t quite shed her southern drawl, Price has lived in Boca for the past 11 years, where she’s kept herself busy at the front of, and behind, stages throughout the tri-county area. She made her professional regional debut at the Theatre at Arts Garage in 2014, and has excelled playing Shakespeare (“Twelfth Night,” New City Players), mystery (“Villainous Company,” Boca Stage) and horror (“Misery,” Empire Stage).

She is closing her supporting role in Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple (Female Version)”April 2 at Boca Stage, and is rolling right into her assistant-directing work on New City Players’“Cry, Old Kingdom,” a historical drama about art and resistance set in Haiti during the regime of “Papa Doc” Duvalier.

You’ve performed regionally in several states. Is there something special about the South Florida theatre community?

I feel like there is. … When I was hit by a car and I was disabled for a couple of years, I hadn’t been in the community for that long. But … I received a tremendous amount of support. And I think that was a real turning point for me with this community, because I felt like I was known and cared about, and we really were more than just potential collaborators with each other. I’ve been really happy to stick around, because the more I get to know it, the more I enjoy it.

You’re just finishing work on “The Odd Couple (Female Version)” at Boca Stage. What’s the secret to making comedy land onstage?

It’s the million-dollar question. For me, at least in part, it absolutely has to do with allowing the unexpected to happen. [Let] whatever unique and odd and quirky reactions or perspectives on a line come out; then there’s a chance it will take the audience by surprise, and humor can come out of it. Because nothing can be predicted in comedy.

While watching you in “Misery” last year, I quickly lost the image of Kathy Bates from the movie. When you were preparing to play Annie Wilkes, did you have to shed that iconic performance?

I love scary movies … and I had been waiting to play someone like

Annie Wilkes. And absolutely—I thought, I’ll never be Kathy Bates. I have to reinvent this. When I re-read the play in order to audition for it … I had a new connection to her and a new perspective on her. I saw her as incredibly vulnerable—incredibly joyful when things are going her way. I felt I understood her. It’s like that thing we’re taught in acting class. You can never judge your characters, but instead you have to identify with them and understand why they do what they do. And that was what I brought to Annie Wilkes.

You’re assistant-directing New City Players’ “Cry, Old Kingdom” in April. Do you hope the piece resonates with the rise of authoritarian leaders we’re seeing around the world?

I think it will touch on what we’re all afraid could happen. It also touches on the fact that we all have to make choices, and that you can’t save everybody with your choice. There are always sacrifices with your choices when you’re in some sort of totalitarian regime, or in the midst of a war.

You taught acting here in Boca for nine years. Do great actors have something innate that can’t be taught—call it charisma?

Another million-dollar question. I’m going to stay humble here, and I’m going to say, I don’t know. But this is what I’ll tell you I’ve seen. Somebody comes in, and they’ve got that thing—the charisma. And all I have to do is nurture it. … But sometimes actors come into my class, and I know they have the desire. And that usually means there’s a spark. But what I see is that they have covered their own spark, and in so doing covered their own potential to really light up a stage. And so what sometimes happens in the course of just a semester is I challenge them and … something begins to uncover, and that light begins to shine. A lot of it is them giving themselves permission to play—to try things and not have to be perfect.

Now-April 16:

August: Osage County” at Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; various show times; $84; 561/5144042, palmbeachdramaworks. org. Tracy Letts’ herculean 2007 play is one of the most caustic satires of family dysfunction in the contemporary dramatic canon. When a pill-addicted matriarch’s alcoholic husband suddenly walks out on his family, their extended clan reunites, with hilarious and scathing results. This three-act play features a cast of 13.

Now-May 21:

Whitfield Lovell: “Passages” at Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; $12-$16 museum admission; 561/392-2500, bocamuseum. org. “Passages” marks the most comprehensive survey yet of this contemporary artist, including drawings on pencil, oil stick, charcoal or crayon, often paired with found objects salvaged and manipulated from flea markets and antique shops. His art addresses historical brutalities toward African-Americans through the prisms of identity and memory.

Now-June 11:

“New York Vanguard: Promised Gifts from Stephen and Madeline Anbinder” at Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; $15-$18 museum admission; 561/832-5196, norton. org. The 10 cutting-edge artists featured in this exhibition— including Elaine de Kooning, Helen Frankenthaler and Adolph Gottlieb—worked in New York in the mid-20th century, forming a new international vanguard to compete with Paris’ post-WWII dominance.

April 13:

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $45$60; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. This musical collective originated in 2011 as a group of friends making music in a Queens basement. Since finding its niche— recording contemporary pop hits in swing, ragtime and other vintage styles—Postmodern Jukebox has became an internet and touring juggernaut, amassing nearly 6 million YouTube subscribers.

April 13-15:

“Black Comedy” at Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University; 7:30 p.m.; $15; 561/237-9000, lynn.edu. Peter Shaffer, playwright of such brooding dramas as “Equus” and “Amadeus,” let his hair down for this 1965 one-act farce, in which a starving artist attempts to impress his fiancée’s art-dealer father by stealing his neighbor’s priceless antiques—only to find both apartments plunged into darkness from a power outage. Chaos ensues.

April 14-15:

Gabriel Iglesias at Palm Beach

Improv, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 7 and 10 p.m.; $60; 561/833-1812, palmbeachimprov.com. With a polished storytelling style, portly comic Iglesias—aka “Fluffy”—paints vivid pictures of his wacky life experiences, a winning style that has led to sell-out performances from Madison Square Garden to Sydney Opera House, as well as hit Netflix specials and sitcoms.

Now-July 16:

“At the Dawn of a New Age: Early 20th Century Modernism” at Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; $15-$18 museum admission; 561/832-5196, norton. org. This exhibition draws from the first 30 years of the 1900s— a watershed period in American art, as traditional notions of realism in painting and sculpture gave way to an increasing embrace of experimentation and abstraction of color, form and subject matter.

April 2:

Tal Cohen Trio at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $30-$35; 561/450-6457, artsgarage. org. In “Songs From a Childhood in Israel,” Grammy-winning pianist Cohen will present an eclectic evening of Jewish jazz spanning from traditional klezmer to funky grooves and classic Israeli folk music, accompanied by bassist Dion Kerr and drummer David Chiverton.

April 8:

Palm Beach International Jazz Festival at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 7 p.m.; $45-$60; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. The fifth-annual iteration of this celebration of the great American art form will feature jazz artists from a panoply of subgenres, including Brazilian and Latin jazz and bebop. The lineup includes Beatriz Malnic Quartet, Yvette Norwood and the Delray Jazz Collective.

April 11:

San Salvador at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $25-$45; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. The members of this polyphonic vocal sextet from southwestern France sing in an obscure—and endangered—Indo-European dialect of the Occitan language, connecting with their audiences not through linguistic understanding but through the trancelike swarm of pure rhythm.

April 14-16:

Delray Affair in downtown Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun.; free; 561/2780424, delrayaffair.com. Delray Beach’s massive annual art show celebrates its 61st year, offering a diverse array of traditional and modern art, one-of-a-kind handicrafts and funky artisanal products from around the world, with artist tents spanning 10 city blocks.

April 14-23:

“Sweat” at Studio One Theatre at FAU, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton; various show times; $18-$25; 561/2976124, fauevents.com. Lynn Nottage’s 2017 Pulitzer-winning play is set in a Pennsylvania bar, where a group of factory workers, facing the Rust Belt’s exodus of heavy industry, face layoffs and in-fighting. Nottage’s sweeping work captures the erosion of the American dream during an eight-year period.

April 14-30:

“Avenue Q” at the Willow Theatre, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton; 8 p.m. Fridays to Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays to Sundays; $45; 561/3473948, mnmtheatre.org. This enduring, puppet-cast musical comedy won four top Tony Awards in 2004. A kind of adults-only spin on “Sesame Street,” it’s set on a fictional New York street, where a fresh-faced college graduate seeks to find his purpose.

April 14-30:

“Disney’s Newsies” at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach; various show times; $38; 561/586-6410, lakeworthplayhouse.org. This fact-based, Tony-winning David-and-Goliath musical centers on a clutch of wiseacre newsboys from hardknock lives who stage a strike against plutocratic publishers Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst—all of it set to acrobatic choreography and tuneful melodies.

April 15:

Colin James at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 7 p.m.; $25-$45; 561/3952929, funkybiscuit.com. This prolific, Juno Award-winning native of Saskatchewan has been praised as a “guitarist’s guitarist” for his Canadian spin on heartland rock, blues and swing, generating renewed interest in these genres across 17 albums since 1988, and collaborations with Keith Richards, Bonnie Raitt and many others.

April 15:

James Van Praagh at the Parker, 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 8 p.m.; $45-$125; 954/462-0222, browardcenter. org. For more than 30 years, this jovial New Yorker has risen to become one of the nation’s most prominent alleged psychic mediums, providing evidentiary information from the Other Side to worldwide audiences, and popularizing spirit communication through such TV series as “The Ghost Whisperer.” In this appearance, he will “read” random audience members.

April 16:

Elon Gold at Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Suite 10, Boca Raton; 4 and 7 p.m.; $36.50-$46.50; 561/483-9036, bocablackbox.com. An observational comic who mines fresh comedic potential from his Jewish heritage, Gold is also a master impersonator whose specialties include Howard Stern, Jeff Goldblum and Jay Leno. His eclectic talents have led to recurring roles everywhere from “Bones” to “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

April 21-23:

Miami City Ballet: “Fresh and Fierce” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; various show times; $35$120; 561/832-7469, kravis.org.

Jerome Robbins’ jubilant “West Side Story Suite,” a theatrical series of dances, retains the emotional summits and valleys of its namesake musical. It headlines this dynamic program from MCB, which also includes George Balanchine’s enchanting “Symphony in C” and a newly commissioned world premiere.

April 22-23:

“Giselle” at Countess de Hoernle Theatre, 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $30-$45; 561/9950709, bocaballet.org. Adolphe Adam’s full-evening ballet, performed by Boca Ballet Theatre, follows an effervescent peasant girl who, discovering her lover’s infidelity, dies from madness and heartbreak, and spends Act II in the afterlife. “Giselle” is a romantic tribute to dance—an activity deployed in life, death and beyond.

April 23:

Mames Babegenush at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $35-$55; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. This Danish klezmer collective formed in 2004 with the intention of reinvigorating traditional klezmer music. Its subsequent albums and performances integrate music from jazz and their Scandinavian roots, conjuring serene Nordic forests and lively Romanian weddings alike.

April 16:

Palm Beach Symphony with Joshua Bell at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $25-$95; 561/832-7469, kravis.org.

Maestro Gerard Schwarz conducts the Symphony and Grammy-winning violin soloist Joshua Bell in a program headlined by Mendelssohn’s virtuosic Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64. The evening also features Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Op. 26; and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major.

April 16:

The Toasters at Respectable Street, 518 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $17-$20; sub-culture.org/ respectable-street. Formed in 1981 by an Englishman in New York, Robert Hingley, the Toasters have become one of the U.S.’s most influential second-wave ska groups, fusing the Jamaican genre’s offbeat, dance-able rhythms with pop and calypso sensibilities, and inspiring acolytes throughout the ‘90s and 21st century.

April 20-May 14:

“Million Dollar Quartet” at the Wick Theatre, 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; various show times; $79-$99; 561/995-2333, thewick.org. The hit rock ‘n’ roll jukebox musical, inspired by the fabled 1956 Sun Records jam session between Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis, features 23 of their iconic hits performed in an atmosphere of competition and collaboration.

April 22:

“Alan Cumming is Not Acting

His Age” at the Studio at Mizner Park, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 6:30 and 9 p.m.; $99-$150; 561/203-3742, thestudioatmiznerpark.com. This Scottish actor with a mischievous streak has enjoyed a multifaceted career as a triple-threat talent, earning national acclaim as the Emcee in “Cabaret” and portraying a political spin doctor for seven seasons of “The Good Wife.” He’ll share stories and songs in his latest cabaret concert.

April 26-30:

“Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; various show times; $40-$101; 561/8327469, kravis.org. This ecstatic jukebox musical chronicles the magical sonic kismet that brought Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks and Elbridge “Al” Bryant together as the archetypal Motown quintet. With more than 30 songs, it charts their journey from the streets of Detroit to rock ‘n’ roll royalty.

April 26-June 4:

Benjamin Mkapa African Wildlife Photography Awards at Society of the Four Arts, 102 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach; $10; 561/655-7226, fourarts.org. In this revealing exhibition, image-makers from around the world traveled throughout Africa to capture wildlife in its natural habitat and amid its relationship with humans, competing in categories such as “Coexistence & Conflict,” “African Wildlife at Risk” and “Fragile Wilderness.”

April 27:

Authors Speak: Dr. Traci Baxley at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 6 p.m.; free with online registration; 561/450-6457, artsgarage.org. The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum’s ongoing speaker series on the impact of race on American society welcomes Dr. Traci Baxley, an educator, author and mother to five children, who will present about “Social Justice Parenting.”

April 27:

Jeff Ross at Palm Beach

Improv, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $30-$40; 561/833-1812, palmbeachimprov.com. Attendees at the top tables beware: Comedian Ross’ skill at fast-paced insult comedy has stretched to the highest levels of entertainment and culture. As the so-called Roastmaster General, he has roasted celebrities from Justin Bieber to a pre-presidential Donald Trump, and even historically roasted Abraham Lincoln and Cleopatra.

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Board Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery

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Jeffrey Ganeles, DMD, FACD

Board Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery

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Robert S. Bader, MD

Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery

SPECIALTIES: Skin Cancer Detection & Treatment, Mohs’ Surgery, Dermatologic Plastic Surgery, Laser Treatments, Thread Lifting. Toxins & Fillers

UNDERGRADUATE: The George Washington University, Bachelor of Arts

MEDICAL TRAINING: The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Doctorate of Medicine with distinction

FELLOWSHIP: Mohs’ and Dermatologic Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Dermatology--a program affiliated with Columbia University

RESIDENCY: Dermatology, Allegheny University Hospitals-Hahnemann, Philadelphia, PA; Internal Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital

Dr. Robert S. Bader’s formula for success in his full service dermatology practice, R.S.B. Dermatology Inc., is to be honest with his patients, to work with them to find the best treatment options from a surgical and medical standpoint and from a cosmetic standpoint, he strives to make people look as youthful and natural as possible with the least amount of risk and cost.

“My focus is to provide a full-service dermatology experience, where you come to one comfortable office and get almost any skin-related procedure performed on the premises: fillers, toxins, age spot treatments, chemical peels, laser resurfacing, acne scar treatments, micro-needling with radiofrequency, earlobe repair, and blood vessel removal. I also perform sclerotherapy for spider veins, laser hair removal, stretch mark treatments, scar treatments, and the latest in fat reduction treatments. I listen to my patients’ desires and try to achieve their goals, while working within their budgets,” Bader explains.

“In this area of the country, the cost of medicine is significantly higher. I want to make myself affordable for everyone who needs my services. Practicing in Deerfield Beach is especially unique. I see billionaires in my waiting room sitting next to patients on Medicaid. Every one of my patients is on an equal playing field for me when it comes to their care and treatment, whether they are paying me cash, or under financial assistance. I have my patient’s best interests in mind and strive to give them the best care and experience possible,” he says.

Rafael C. Cabrera, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgery

SPECIALTIES: Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery; Facial Rejuvenation/Reconstruction

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:

B.A. with Distinction, Cornell University, NY

MEDICAL TRAINING: New York University School of Medicine

RESIDENCY AND FELLOWSHIP: General and Plastic Surgery Residencies, Wound Healing and Microsurgery Fellowship, New York University Medical Center, Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery; Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital

Board-certified in general and plastic surgery, Dr. Rafael C. Cabrera has been practicing plastic and reconstructive surgery in Boca Raton for more than two decades. He is on staff exclusively at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and is renowned for the natural looking results he achieves for his patients. Cabrera attributes using an array of tools and techniques to regain a more youthful appearance. “No chipmunk cheeks or duck lips are allowed in my practice. Over-lasering the face or over-filling the cheeks and lips to hide every last wrinkle is not flattering. Ultimately, patients rely on my expertise, esthetic judgment and integrity,” he assures.

Facelifts are among the most requested procedures Cabrera performs and are an effective way to achieve a refreshed and renewed appearance. He explains the intricate procedure he has perfected over decades in simple terms: A good facelift means you look beautifully natural without anyone knowing you’ve had work done. “Tightening the muscle layer and ligaments are often necessary to get a more youthful contour. Adding volume with natural tissue, like your own fat and stem cells, will augment and rejuvenate your face by replacing facial deflation associated with aging,” he says.

Men are equally as interested in aging gracefully and benefit from Cabrera’s expertise. “Since men now work longer, retire at an older age and can maintain muscle mass by exercising, it is important to have their faces match their bodies. Droopy eyes and sagging necks are in stark contrast from their otherwise sharp, on-the-ball appearances and physiques. Eye and neck procedures can greatly improve their appearance,” Cabrera explains.

Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS, IAHRS, FISHRS

Founder, CEO & Medical Director, Bauman Medical

SPECIALTIES: Hair Transplant and Hair Loss Treatments

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: B.S., Psychobiology, University of California

MEDICAL TRAINING: M.D., w/Cor Et Manus Award, New York Medical College

FELLOWSHIP: Hair Transplantation, Eastwood Medical, Garden City, N.Y.

RESIDENCY: Surgery, Mt. Sinai Medical Center and Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City

Dr. Alan Bauman changes lives, one hair follicle at a time. Since opening Bauman Medical in 1997, he has transformed the appearance of more than 33,000 men and women and performed more than 12,000 hair transplant procedures. His patient base is equally split between men and women, although their hair loss patterns and causes differ. “Instead of seeing the receding hairline men often experience as they get older, with thinning in the crown, women experience diffuse thinning in the top and front, typically caused by stress, heredity, childbirth, menopause or other medical issues,” Dr. Bauman says.

A new, minimally invasive hair transplant procedure, VIP|FUE™ No-Shave Hair Transplant offers patients all the advantages of traditional minimally invasive FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction), including no staples, no stitches, no linear scars, and a more comfortable and less restricted downtime when compared to outdated invasive linear FUT “strip” harvesting. The addition of a new state-of-the-art extraction tool and advanced microsurgical techniques for VIP|FUE™ involves extracting hair follicles directly from the donor area without trimming or shaving any hair, providing a HUGE bonus for patients looking to discreetly treat their hair loss, because there’s NO telltale change to their hairstyle.

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Charlton Stucken, MD, FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

UNDERGRADUATE: Cornell University

MEDICAL SCHOOL: Boston University School of Medicine

INTERNSHIP: Boston Medical Center

RESIDENCY: Boston University

Orthopaedic Residency

FELLOWSHIP: Rothman Institute at Jefferson University, Sports Medicine Surgery

Dr. Charlton Stucken is a Double Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and Shoulder surgery. Stucken trained with world-renowned surgeons in prestigious programs in Boston and Philadelphia, and he is now joining the Hospital for Special Surgery Florida. Dr. Stucken is joining the Sports and Shoulder Division, anchored by Drs. David Altchek, Ryan Simovitch, and James Carr.

“Many of my patients have already experienced failed surgery elsewhere, and are often reluctant to undergo a corrective revision procedure, but these are some of my best outcomes: taking people who are at their worst and giving them their life and lifestyle back. The athletes whom I care for vary from high-school and collegiate athletes to weekend warriors to seniors looking to stay active.”

“While it may be intimidating to visit a surgeon’s office, most knee and shoulder pain can be resolved with non-operative treatment and guidance. For those patients that do need surgery, our newer techniques such as computer navigation allow faster recovery with minimally invasive surgery. The same personalized and innovative treatments that we use on our professional athletes I also recommend for the rest of my patients,” Stucken explains.

“My goal is that patients choose my practice for their surgical care, knowing that I am guided by the belief in providing the most exceptional care, without exception.”

John F Morrison, MD

Neurosurgery

SPECIALTIES: Endoscopic brain and spine surgery, brain tumors, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, hydrocephalus surgery, vagus nerve stimulator implantation and peripheral nerve surgery

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin

GRADUATE SCHOOL: Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska

MEDICAL TRAINING:

Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska

INTERNSHIP: General Surgery, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA

RESIDENCY: Chief Resident, Neurosurgery, Brown University / University at Buffalo

FELLOWSHIP: Cerebrovascular, University at Buffalo

With a five-generation family lineage and a childhood spent experiencing firsthand his father’s care for his critically ill patients, Dr. John F. Morrison realized he wanted to forge his own path into the medical field, choosing neurosurgery as his specialty. “I believe in helping others and treating every patient as if they were my family. Having that connection makes an impact on me and guides my decision of helping others, above and beyond,” says Morrison.

At the Morrison Clinic, Dr. Morrison treats a variety of neurological conditions from head, neck, back and/ or nerve pain as well as aneurysms, normal pressure Hydrocephalus, Acoustic Neuroma, head trauma and concussion management. He performs endoscopic spine surgery, spinal fusion, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, skull base surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, microvascular decompression, and excision of brain and spine tumors.

“My goal in founding the Morrison Clinic was to be independent and have a level of autonomy to do the cases I want and make my own decisions for my patients, while understanding the responsibility that entails. I accept most insurance policies to give access to as many patients as possible and provide healthcare that everyone deserves.’’ explains Morrison.

Vivian Hernandez, MD, FACS

Facial Plastic Surgery

SPECIALTIES: Plastic Surgery of the Face and Non-Surgical Aesthetics

MEDICAL TRAINING: General Surgery, Cornell University Teaching Hospital

RESIDENCY: University of Illinois Hospital at Chicago

FELLOWSHIP: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New York University Hospital/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital; Aesthetic Fellow, Drs. Baker & Gordon, Miami, FL

Dr. Vivian Hernandez sets herself apart as a premier board-certified plastic surgeon in Boca Raton. Female patients in particular derive comfort from working with a plastic surgeon who has a unique insight into their aesthetic goals and desires.

The doctor’s personalized boutique-like practice is focused uniquely on the face and is distinguished by her signature style of care. Having trained with many of the nation’s top plastic surgeons, she is uniquely positioned to provide numerous options for the person considering facial rejuvenation, from plastic surgery of the face to a complete range of non-surgical treatments. Along with her surgical expertise, Dr. Hernandez is also a skilled injector for dermal fillers and other rejuvenating injectables. Even for her nonsurgical treatments, she applies the same care and artistry to make her outcomes as natural and pleasing as possible.

Dr. Hernandez believes in creating a youthful, natural look and that the best results should be noticeable in the right way. That means your friends, coworkers and loved ones will only see a more rejuvenated, confident you.

“The aging process takes its toll, not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally,” Dr. Hernandez says. “I want to make my patients feel good about themselves again. I enjoy my work and strive to help each individual find the right procedure to recapture a radiant self-image that reinforces their confidence and self-esteem.”

Thomas G. Lang, M.D., M.Sc. FACOG, FMIGS

Obstetrics and Gynecology

SPECIALTIES: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

UNDERGRADUATE: B. S., Florida International University, Miami, FL

GRADUATE: M. Sc., Biomedical Science, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL

MEDICAL TRAINING: M.D., St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies

RESIDENCY: Baylor College of Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Texas Medical Center, Houston; Awarded “Special Resident in Minimally Invasive Surgery”

FELLOWSHIP: Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, University of Louisville, Kentucky, under world-renowned gynecologic surgeon, Resad Pasic, MD, PhD.

Dr. Thomas Lang became an OB/GYN because he wanted to answer women’s questions, relieve their symptoms and solve their problems. He also became one of only two fellowshiptrained physicians specializing in minimally invasive GYN surgery in Palm Beach County. He prides himself on performing minimally invasive procedures using the smallest, least amount of ports possible with a cosmetic approach to the ports’ placement.

Dr. Lang treats a variety of conditions from uterine bleeding to sexual dysfunction, fibroids and pelvic pain. His Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Iorio lends her hormone therapy to the practice. His patients range in age from the teens to women well into their 90’s. From puberty to prenatal care to delivery, and all the way to menopause and beyond, he listens to his patients and guides them on a journey of holistic wellbeing each step of the way. Pregnant women are not the only ones with that special “glow,” as Dr. Lang is also passionate about treating all patients’ skin care needs.

“I always sit with the patient in my office to talk and get to know one another before entering the exam room, where they don’t experience pain with my gentle exams. I want them to be comfortable to remain my patient, so I can take care of all their lifelong healthcare needs,” he says.

DREW STEIN MD, PLLC 6853 SW 18th Street, Ste. M 111 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-617-7996 drewstein.com

Drew Stein, MD, PLLC

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

SPECIALTIES: Shoulder and knee arthroscopic surgery; Sports Medicine

UNDERGRADUATE: BS, Boston University, Physical Therapy, with honors

MEDICAL TRAINING: MD, University of Pittsburgh, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital; General Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center

RESIDENCY: Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases/New York University Langone Medical Center; Chief Resident

FELLOWSHIP: Sports Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

After practicing orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in New York City for 20 years, DR. DREW STEIN opened his practice in Boca Raton last August, treating many shoulder, knee, and ankle injuries each day. “I am honored the practice is growing so quickly and that the community trusts me to care for their injuries. I have patients who come to me with extremely challenging cases, and many who are seeking second opinions about surgical options. I treat patients the way I would treat my friends and family with same day visits, minimal wait times, and honest meaningful discussions of both surgical and non-surgical evidence-based treatment options.”

Dr. Stein believes that his decades of training and expertise acquired at NYU Langone Medical Center has garnered a level of trust with his patients in South Florida, where he treats rotator cuff injuries, labral injuries, bicep injuries, instability of the shoulder, meniscus injuries, ligament injuries, instability of the ankle and knee, arthritic conditions as well as tendon injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow. He delivers the most advanced surgical and non-surgical care for optimal recovery and a return to activities. He also specializes in pickleball and racket sport related injuries.

Dr. Stein is on the faculty for the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and assists in teaching surgical skills to residents from around the country. He also has a role in the design and modification of several surgical implants used in repairing or reconstructing many different shoulder and knee injuries.

Melanie Rosenblatt, MD

Pain Management

SPECIALTIES: Anesthesiology, Pain Management and Addiction Medicine

MEDICAL TRAINING: Stony Brook University School of Medicine, New York

RESIDENCY: Anesthesia, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Syracuse, New York

Board-certified in anesthesiology, pain management and addiction medicine, Dr. Melanie Rosenblatt has been offering comprehensive medical and interventional pain management at Pain Management Strategies since 2002, providing patients with many options for safe and effective therapies to relieve pain.

For patients who suffer from pain despite medication and other conventional treatments, she offers numerous advanced interventional treatments that target the nerves responsible for pain, including nerve blocks, epidural injections, and spinal cord stimulation. She also has extensive experience performing minimally invasive procedures such as kyphoplasty, which stabilizes spinal fractures and relieves pain.

Her team at Pain Management Strategies specializes in addiction medicine, providing medication-assisted detox using Suboxone® which helps patients detox from opioid addiction while preventing withdrawal symptoms. Medical detox is also combined with counseling to support ongoing recovery.

Among the comprehensive treatment options to assist patients with the highest quality medical care, patients have access to medical marijuana as Dr. Rosenblatt is a qualified ordering physician. Dr. Rosenblatt served as the Medical Director of Pain Management for Broward Health North, a level II trauma center from 2002 to 2017 where she was the chairperson of the Credentials and Qualifications Committee and was on the Medical Executive Board. She serves as a medical expert in the national opioid litigation and has testified extensively about appropriate opioid prescribing and how doctors make prescribing decisions, and is also a consultant for the DEA, FBI, and many hospital systems in evaluating opioid prescribing patterns. Dr. Rosenblatt lectures nationally about safety and risk assessment in the treatment of chronic pain and opioid dependency.

SOUTH FLORIDA HAND & ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER

1905 Clint Moore Road, Suite 105 Boca Raton, FL 33496

561-241-4758 sflhandandortho.com

EHSAN ESMAEILI, MD

Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

SPECIALTIES: Hand, Wrist, and Microvascular Surgery

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: University of Florida

FELLOWSHIP: Hand and Microvascular Surgery: University of Connecticut

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Microsurgery

Dr. Ehsan Esmaeili is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon with the South Florida Hand & Orthopaedic Center in Boca Raton, where he has practiced for 10 years.

Dr. Esmaeili brings to the center his expertise in the care of hand, wrist, and soft tissue of the elbow injuries, and has published and presented his research at local and national meetings, including the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the New England Hand Society.

“Living here in South Florida, most of my patients are seniors, so I treat fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers, and arthritis,” Esmaeili points out. “I want to get them back to their daily activities, either through conservative management, such as injections and splinting, or minimally invasive procedures.”

Other than being a great surgeon, his patients say that he’s easy to talk to, compassionate, and pleasant. His reviews support this testimony.

“My patients are my main priority and remain extremely important to me. I take pride in helping them return to happy, fulfilling lives.”

Paul Melchiorre, DMD

Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry

SPECIALTIES: Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontics, Invisalign, Facial Aesthetics

UNDERGRADUATE: University of South Carolina, Summa Cum Laude

DENTAL SCHOOL: Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, with Honors, Philadelphia, PA

SPECIALTY TRAINING: Pankey Institute, Key Biscayne, FL

The goal of Dr. Paul Melchiorre’s Palm Beach Island practice is to provide patients with a concierge, one-on-one experience in every sense. Passionate about patient care and a true multitasker, Melchiorre tends to every aspect of patients’ oral health needs, often performing the hygienist appointments himself and even personally answering the phone to assure not one call goes unattended.

“I want to provide the accountability that is often lost in the medical field. I spend a lot of time with my patients as a teammate, educating them on exactly what is going on with their dental health,” says Melchiorre.

“My overarching goal is to have patients be in optimal dental health. Each visit is comprehensive, with aesthetics being an integral part of that. I will never advise any treatment that is not necessary, but I want everything to look great, from a simple filling to a full, bright and beautiful smile,” Melchiorre adds.

“In my opinion, I attended the best dental school in the country. The amount of work we were able to do and the caliber of dentists that have trained there are a testament to the tremendous education they provide. They truly teach you how to become a great dentist—not just how to pass a test. I am very grateful I had the opportunity to learn from the best to provide the best care for my patients.”

Natalia Star Hegedosh, MD, MRO

Aesthetic Medicine

SPECIALTIES: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Aesthetic Medicine

MEDICAL TRAINING: Medical Degree, and Board Certification in Internal Medicine from State University, Uzhorod Medical School, Uzhorod, Ukraine

RESIDENCY: Internal Medicine in Ukraine, Family Medicine, at St. Joseph’s Hospital Yonkers, affiliated with New York Medical College. Internal Medicine at Graduate Hospital affiliated with Drexel University College Philadelphia, PA

Double board-certified physician Dr. Natalia Hegedosh’s love of medicine began as a young woman studying in the Ukraine. At the age of 23 she graduated medical school, having treated a broad range of patients in rehabilitation centers to hospital emergency rooms; the injured, the poor, the homeless and mentally ill.

“I came to the United States and established my Family Medicine practice, with interest in treating infants to geriatrics. It was an extremely rewarding profession. My passion for aesthetic medicine and cosmetology later became the foundation for my latest venture, Elite Med Spa in Boca Raton, where I provide patients with the latest techniques and procedures to look and feel their best. From diet and weight loss to non-surgical face lifts, RF micro-needling and Botox, there are many options I offer my patients. I also educate people on the importance of genetic testing, which looks at a patient’s specific genes to disclose vital information about their health,” Dr. Hegedosh explains.

Skin care holds a special place in Dr. Hegedosh’s practice, born out of a tragedy she experienced as a victim of Chernobyl in the Ukraine, where she and her family suffered skin cancer as a result. She spent 15 years developing a special cream and skin care line that has evolved into various luxurious skin care products and creams under the label of Dr. Star, (her middle name) New Skin Secrets.

An avid researcher, Dr. Hegedosh also dedicates her time and expertise as a Principal Investigator/SubInvestigator for various clinical research studies on such topics as general medicine, depression, bi-polar disorder, and women’s health.

Stewart G. Eidelson, MD

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

SPECIALTIES: Surgical and non-surgical spine solutions

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: B.A. Biology, Drew University, Madison, NJ

MEDICAL TRAINING: Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, graduated 1976

INTERNSHIP: New York Medical College

Metropolitan Hospital, NY, NY

ORTHOPAEDIC RESIDENCY: Orthopaedics, U.S. Public Health Service, aka: Bailey Seton Hospital, Staten Island, NY

ORTHOPAEDIC TRAINING: Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA; Alfred I duPont Institute, Wilmington, DE

FELLOWSHIP: Spine Fellowship, Cleveland Spine and Arthritis Center under Dr. Art Steffee, one of the fathers of modern spine surgery

Fellowship-trained, board-certified (and re-certified)

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon Dr. Stewart G. Eidelson has spent 25 years in practice, commuting between offices in New York and Delray Beach. He has performed more than 5,000 spine surgeries utilizing the most advanced technologies and is a leader in minimally invasive procedures to remedy disc disorders (degenerative disc disease), herniated discs and treatment for spinal stenosis.

“My practice features a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to spinal conditions with a team that includes pain management, acupuncture, physical therapy and chiropractic. I have a particular interest in the elderly patients, although the whole world has spinal stenosis,” he laughs. “As the spine ages and the canal closes, the nerves get compressed. Luckily, I can treat 90 percent of this without surgery. Experience is key when seeking a spine surgeon.” he advises.

Eidelson has authored three books used worldwide as training manuals, featuring outcome studies that determine the most effective treatments for cervical and lumbar spine problems.

In 2000 he founded SpineUniverse.com—the largest website focused on spinal condition education in the world with more than 20 million views.

“There are no barriers between me and my patients. I personally see every patient and I give them my cell number. I offer concierge service without any of the fees,” he explains

PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS CENTER OF BOCA RATON 951 N.W. 13th Street, Bldg. 5-E Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-392-1818

ParkinsonsCenter.org

Stuart H. Isaacson, MD, FAAN

Neurology

SPECIALTIES: Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: BS, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

MEDICAL TRAINING: MD, Northwestern University School of Medicine

INTERNSHIP: Columbia University St. Luke’sRoosevelt Hospital, NYC

RESIDENCY: Mount Sinai Medical Center, NYC

FELLOWSHIP: National Institute of Health; Mount Sinai Medical Center, NYC

Dr. Stuart H. Isaacson, is an internationally recognized expert in Parkinson’s disease, with more than 200 scientific publications and a history as lead investigator in global research programs. A board-certified movement disorder neurologist, Isaacson established the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton in 1999, a non university-based academic center. Along with movement disorder specialists Dr’s. Sagari Betté (Harvard, UMiami) and Richard Dewey (Dallas, Southwestern), Isaacson directs a team of clinicians, nurses, research coordinators, and social workers, combining a holistic clinical approach to treatment with access to one of the largest Parkinson’s clinical research centers in the U.S. For accurate diagnosis, the Center provides no-cost gene testing, skin biopsy, and DaTscan. Patients and families are educated about newly FDA-approved therapies for Parkinson’s. Expert medical care is integrated with options to participate in ongoing research programs for persistent symptoms and to slow progression in recently diagnosed. Research also focuses on two genes that cause Parkinson’s in Ashkenazi Jewish patients, and the preventPD program was recently launched for those at higher risk of developing Parkinson’s.

The Parkinson’s Wellness Center complements clinical care and research, offering daily lectures, therapy, counseling, and exercise. These are available at no cost to the community, supported by the Parkinson’s Research and Education Foundation, whose mission is to support local research, education, services, and outreach for those living with Parkinson’s disease.

Jonathan Kamerlink, MD

Interventional Pain Management

SPECIALTIES: Interventional Pain Management and Anesthesiology

UNDERGRADUATE: BA Finance, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

MEDICAL TRAINING: MD, Rush University, Chicago, IL

FELLOWSHIPS: Spine Surgery Research, NYU Medical Center and Hospital for Joint Diseases; Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Brigham and Women’s Hospital

INTERNSHIP: Internal Medicine, St. Francis Hospital

RESIDENCY: Anesthesiology, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

As a Harvard-trained, board-certified anesthesiologist and board-certified pain management physician, Dr. Jonathan Kamerlink provides treatment for patients suffering from chronic pain, spinal conditions, and spinal deformities.

Dr. Kamerlink’s superior training and passion for ongoing research, combined with his down-toearth demeanor and personalized patient care has made him a valuable member of the Florida Spine Associates’ team. One of only 4,500 board-certified pain specialists in the country, Dr. Kamerlink is nationally renowned in his field, sharing his expertise as a prominent author and lecturer.

Day to day, Dr. Kamerlink encounters patients suffering from various pain ailments for a variety of reasons, each requiring a thorough assessment and honest discussion of their expectations.

“My ultimate goal is to enhance patients’ quality of life,” he explains. “If I can get patients back to doing what they love—being with their friends and family and enjoying activities without feeling debilitated—I have succeeded. There are no quick fixes or promises of cures for pain. Many times, patients wait until their pain is unrelenting and interfering with their daily activities rather than seeking my help when needed.

“I want my patients to partner with me in their overall health to achieve the optimum results. They need to talk to me about their lifestyle activity, exercise and diet regimen as well as their pain,” he adds. “This is where our relationship begins.”

For Appointments Call: 561-955-4600

For Attorney Conferences Call: 954-998-6186

FloridaNeurosurgicalExperts@gmail.com

Matthew R. Moore, MD, FAANS, FACS

Neurosurgery

SPECIALTIES: Neck and low back pain, spinal and brain tumors

UNDERGRADUATE: Harvard College, with Honors

MEDICAL DEGREE: Yale School of Medicine, with Honors for Neuroregeneration thesis

RESIDENCY: Harvard Medical School, Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA

CHIEF RESIDENT and Harvey Cushing Fellow

Dr. Matthew R. Moore is a Board-certified neurosurgeon who treats a variety of the most complex neurological issues including benign and malignant brain and spine tumors and debilitating neck and lower back pain. This July, he will also be director of Integrated Neurosurgical Services at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Marcus Neuroscience Institute.

Each year since 1999, Moore’s expertise has earned him recognition as a Castle Connelly Top Doctor in Neurosurgery. Due to his respected reputation and in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of his specialized field, Moore is also frequently called upon to serve as an expert witness, providing consultation and testimony through Florida Neurological Experts, for accident and malpractice cases throughout the U.S.

Moore uses the most up-to-date treatments for the best outcomes using cutting-edge treatment with computer navigation along with lasers for neck and lower back pain to provide pain-free results not often found with traditional operations. Patients are often up walking and back to their normal routines within days.

For more than a decade, Moore’s group, Neurological Surgery Associates served as the team physician for the Miami Dolphins and the local NHL Players’ Association. The game plan for every person has been to treat each patient like a member of his own family.

Friedman Dental Group®

Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry

Eli M Friedman, DMD, FICOI

Founder and CEO of Friedman Dental Group®, OneSolution® Dental Implant Centers and Palm Beach Dental Specialists

SPECIALTIES: Teeth in a day, Cosmetics and Dental implants

DENTAL SCHOOL: Tufts University, Boston, MA

SPECIALTY TRAINING: Specialty Certification in Prosthodontics, Nova Southeastern University; Chief Resident

Vincent Avallone, DDS

SPECIALTIES: Cosmetic and Advanced Dentistry

DENTAL SCHOOL: NYU College of Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry with Honors

RESIDENCY: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; SPEAR dental education continuum and hands-on training in the Aesthetic and Restorative dental continuum, NYU Rosenthal Institute

With a strong sense of “Dentalpreneurship,”

Dr. Eli Friedman founded Friedman Dental Group® and OneSolution® Dental Implant Centers, which includes advanced aesthetic dental specialists offering an array of services from cosmetic dentistry to one-day dental implants; prosthodontics to oral surgery.

“We create patients’ smiles in our state-of-the-art in-house laboratory, with eight master ceramists on staff, utilizing a fully digital process and enabling us to deliver high-quality restorative dentistry that caters to the patients’ total comfort and satisfaction,” Friedman explains.

Friedman’s practice includes cosmetic dentist and fellow Delray resident Dr. Vincent Avallone, whom he refers to as a “skilled practitioner who delivers the ultimate dental experience to his patients.” Avallone describes the team’s treatment approach as comprehensive dentistry that addresses preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of dental conditions, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, Invisalign and maintenance of overall dental health and well-being.

“With a world-class team of cosmetic dentists, prosthodontists, periodontists and oral surgeons, Friedman Dental Group® is a premier destination where you feel part of our family,” says Friedman.

FRIEDMAN DENTAL GROUP® 601 N Congress Ave., Ste. 401 Delray Beach, FL 33445 844-826-5560 friedmandentalgroup.com onesolutionnow.com

CONCIERGE MEDICINE OF BOCA RATON 825 Meadows Road, Ste. 111 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-961-3005 conciergemedicineofbocaraton.com

Caitlin Prickett, DO Internal Medicine

SPECIALTIES: Concierge Medicine, Internal Medicine

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: B.S., Chemistry, Biology; University of Alabama

MEDICAL TRAINING: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hattiesburg, MS

RESIDENCY: Internal Medicine, University of South Alabama Medical Center, Level 1, Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center

Dr. Caitlin Prickett is revolutionizing the primary care physician relationship with her concierge internal medicine practice in Boca Raton. “I’m going above and beyond general primary care. Concierge Medicine of Boca Raton encompasses the entire aspect of patient care. I practice wholebody medicine, not just sick medicine. I spend time with patients and actually listen to their concerns and health goals - this is what sets me apart from your typical primary care physician. The beauty of concierge medicine is that we have the time to spend with one another. We can sit down and discuss a full personal medical history and family medical history evaluation; this gives us an idea as to what a patient is at risk for in the future. This way, we can take action now to prevent disease, or at least early detect it,” she explains.

Dr. Prickett holds her board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her concierge practice offers true concierge medicine with unlimited appointments, guaranteed sameday and next-day visits, and 24/7 direct access via phone, text and email, in addition to innovative testing such as early-cancer detection testing, whole-body MRIs and genetic testing.

“I do a great deal of advocation and coordination of care for my concierge patients, as I understand that it can be very difficult navigating the health care system. My advice to everyone is to invest in your health now for the future. It’s much easier to prevent disease and stay on top of your health as opposed to chasing your health once you are sick. The best way to do this is to have an action plan. I personalize health and wellness plans for every single one of my patients. All in all, I am their partner in health,” she says.

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY ASSOCIATES, INC

For head-to-toe orthopaedic care for teens to seniors; athletes to weekend warriors, patients who have experienced failed surgeries elsewhere and those seeking the latest techniques in minimally invasive procedures, the board- certified and fellowship-trained team of physicians at Orthopaedic Surgery Associates have been providing world-class care for more than 40 years.

With prestigious training from the nation’s top medical institutions, the collective areas of the physicians’ expertise include hand, knee, hip, spine, and sports medicine. The comprehensive scope of services includes comprehensive evaluation and testing procedures; total knee, hip and shoulder joint replacement, spinal surgery, arthroscopic knee surgery; repair and reconstruction for torn knee ligaments and cartilage; hand and wrist surgery and a full scope of physical and occupational rehabilitation and pain management ancillary services.

One of the newest and highly requested procedures is the minimally invasive spinal procedure, kyphoplasty, which is used to treat back pain from compression fractures, osteoporosis or trauma. It is done under local anesthesia in the office, using the precision C-arm computer navigation device and allows patients to get back to their active lives within days.

With an expert physician staff including two orthopaedic sports surgeons, two total joint reconstruction surgeons, two hand surgeons, a spine surgeon, a podiatrist and full on-site x-ray and rehabilitation services, patients can conveniently schedule appointments to see their desired specialist within a few miles of each other at either OSA’s Boca Raton, Boynton Beach office, and their new West Boynton office location at 9868 State Road 7, Suite 225, Boynton Beach, FL 33472..

OSA would like to welcome Jonathan C. Hersch, M.D. to its prestigious medical group. Dr. Hersch is a board-certified, fellowshiptrained (Cleveland Clinic) orthopaedic surgeon who has served the Palm Beach County area for over 10 years. Dr. Hersch specializes in Hip, Shoulder and Knee Surgery.