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A crime history buff and attorney who hails from Upstate New York, Mancini was “introduced to the dark side of South Florida” 40 years ago as a new hire in the U.S. Attorney’s Office dealing
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Meet Dr. Abraham Wagner: One of South Florida’s Top Podiatrists & The Master of Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery
made it one of the most wellrespected centers in the podiatric community. While JAWS podiatry provides traditional podiatric services, they also deliver minimally invasive solutions for functional and aesthetic purposes, which are peerless in their outcomes. Dr. Wagner earned a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Barry University before completing his residency at South Miami/Baptist Hospital in Miami, and is recognized and respected in the podiatric community as a leading expert and pioneer in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery. JAWS podiatry also offers regenerative in-office solutions such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and stem cells, which Dr. Wagner himself developed to be used specifically for foot and ankle procedures. Dr. Wagner’s reputation for groundbreaking work
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For over thirteen years South Florida’s Dr. Abraham Wagner, founder of JAWS Podiatry & The MIFAS (Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery) Institute™,
its doors in Downtown Hollywood. In addition to offering tours, the company features an extensive showroom of historical memorabilia. Founder Chris
has dedicated himself to specializing and innovating the practice of regenerative medicine and Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery, providing the most exceptional functional and aesthetic pro-
Mancini estimates that memorabilia now exceed 1,000 pieces, including old photos and famous mug shots, original newspapers, devices such as vintage lie detectors and other artifacts.
cedures for foot and ankle. Together, with a highly skilled and dedicated five-physician podiatric team led by Dr. Wagner, JAWS Podiatry treats patients with varying podiatric conditions
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Ever wonder why you wake up coughing and sneezing on a regular basis? The CDC may have the answer. Exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of health effects, a nagging cough or sneezing over and over. Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, molds
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