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South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine: Healing the hurt
Foot pain. Shoulder and elbow discomfort. Knee aches. Fractures and traumas. Hip discomfort. Spine and neck concerns. When orthopaedic concerns arise — as they invariably do — accessible, compassionate and efficient care is needed.
The team at South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is dedicated to a commitment in excellence in orthopaedics.
“South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine was founded on the principles of providing the highest quality care to our patients and always place the patient first,” said Dr. William E. Carlson, MD, one of the founding partners of a practice that serves Treasure Coast patients with offices in Stuart, Hobe Sound, Tradition and, opening in early 2025, at its newest location across from St. Lucie Medical Center in Pt. St. Lucie.
For more than 25 years, South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has offered the most advanced, comprehensive orthopaedic care, thanks to the largest and top-rated group of orthopaedic specialists on the Treasure Coast.
The practice recently welcomed Dr. William Monahan, DO, and Dr. Matthew Voelker, DO, to a team that includes 21 other specialists with a passion to help patients recover, regain mobility, feel better and return to the activities they love as soon as possible.
A board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon and a fellowship trained adult reconstruction and trauma specialist, Dr. Monahan earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and Master of Science in Medical Sciences at the University of South Florida before completing his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He continued his training with an internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and further refined his surgical expertise with and Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship at Hennepin County Medical Center, where he specialized in traumaplasty.
Dr. Monahan and his fellow medical team members at South Florida Orthopaedics are committed to a compassionate approach of care tailored to the unique needs of each patient.
“I believe that utilizing the best and most advanced medical treatment options delivers the best outcomes for our patients,” said Dr. Monahan.
Dr. Matthew Voelker, a fellowship-trained interventional spine and pain management specialist, is a graduate of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, where he earned a Master of Science and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degrees. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida, and his fellowship training at Cantor Spine Center In Fort Lauderdale.
Dr. Voelker’s training in physical medicine and rehabilitation, along with 12 years of experience in wellness, nutrition and massage therapy, emphasizes enhancing and restoring functional ability and quality of life to patients using a comprehensive range of treatment modalities.
“New technology and treatment options have made it possible for patients to experience a level of care not possible even just ten years ago,” Dr. Voelker said.
THE FULL SPECTRUM
South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is here to help with the full spectrum of injuries, whether they may be sports related or the result of trauma or the wear and tear of age.
Same- or next-day appointments and convenient locations with state-of-the-art technology and treatments delivered by a compassionate medical staff always ready to help ensure patients never have to wait long to receive effective care they need.
South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has partnered with HURT! to provide free, immediate access to orthopaedic care by simply downloading the app or accessing the website. HURT! links patients with an orthopaedic specialist 24/7 to help assess the severity of the injury, navigate the best option or book a follow-up, saving time, money and bypassing a trip to the Emergency Room.
Services are designed to get patients to an optimal level of function for issues of :
• Foot and ankle
• Hand and wrist
• Hip
• Knee
• Shoulder and elbow
• Spine and neck
Additionally, South Florida Orthopaedics offers:
• Joint replacement
• Outpatient Joint Replacement
• Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement
• Pediatric orthopaedics
• General orthopaedics
• Podiatry
• Sports medicine
• Trauma and fracture care
• Minimally invasive arthroscopy surgery
• Reconstructive and revision surgery
• ACL repair
• Spine surgery
• Worker’s compensation
AWARD-WINNING TREATMENT
The level of care that is routine at South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has earned the practice local and national recognition.
In 2024, the practice earned awards for Sports Medicine/Orthopaedic Center, Physical Therapy Clinic and Rehabilitation Facility from the Official Community’s Choice Awards of the Treasure Coast.
In 2023, it was named Practice of the Year by the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives, which recognizes exceptional achievements in patient care and commitment to excellence.
“This honor highlights our dedication to innovative solutions, the highest quality of patient care and the ability to set the standard for the orthopaedic community,” said practice CEO John Polikandriotis.
Living with orthopaedic pain is not an option. South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is here to help. Visit feelbetterfasterortho.com, call 772.288.2400 or connect via the HURT! Mobile app to start the journey back to feeling better and enjoying life again.
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Jan. 26 2025
