Best Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Doctors in Largo, FL

Rafael Velasquez, MD, attended residency in family medicine at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama, and also completed a residency at Kansas University School of Medicine where he served as Chief Resident in Family Medicine. Dr. Velasquez was born in Lima, Peru, and graduated from Federico Villarreal School of Medicine in 1993. He worked with multiple volunteer programs in his native Peru, including the early detection of cervical/breast cancer, cholera prevention, and the Peruvian Red Cross. Dr. Valasquez is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American Medical Association. He enjoys karate, soccer, music, reading and spending time with friends and family.

We strive to form a lasting partnership between patient and physician to jointly meet your health needs. Healthcare built on a foundation of trust and understanding.

Patients First. Compassionate Care.

Dr. John N. Harker, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. Harker completed his medical school training at Nova Southeastern University, followed by his residency at Michigan State University. Dr. Harker completed his internship at Michigan Capital Medical.As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Harker treats conditions and performs procedures related to Orthopedic Medicine, including: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Injury, Fractures, Arthritis, Trauma, Elbow and Shoulder Surgery, Wrist and Knee Arthroscopy, Hip Replacements, and Hand and Joint Surgery. Dr. Harker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Harker's primary office is located at Clearwater Orthopedic Sports Medicine in Largo, Florida.

Sports medicine trained at a ACGME accredited program. Advanced arthroscopic training of the knee, shoulder and hip. Joint preservation surgery of the knee including partial knee replacement. I was a team physician for the Albuquerque Isotopes. I have taken care of numerous High Schools as the team physician including El Dorado High School in Albuquerque, NM.

We treat each patient with compassion. We treat the total patient not just the condition. We have been in practice for over 20 years.

Rafael Velasquez, MD, attended residency in family medicine at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama, and also completed a residency at Kansas University School of Medicine where he served as Chief Resident in Family Medicine. Dr. Velasquez was born in Lima, Peru, and graduated from Federico Villarreal School of Medicine in 1993. He worked with multiple volunteer programs in his native Peru, including the early detection of cervical/breast cancer, cholera prevention, and the Peruvian Red Cross. Dr. Valasquez is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American Medical Association. He enjoys karate, soccer, music, reading and spending time with friends and family.