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Biography: Dr. Brian Hudson, DO is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in Spring Hill, FL. He is 49 years old. Dr. Brian Hudson, DO is affiliated with HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital and HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital.

Biography: Ernesto Del Valle Hernandez, MD, is a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon who joined AdventHealth Medical Group in Orlando from Southwest Florida, where he was part of a respected private practice that specializes in caring for children with broken bones, growth plate injuries, sports injuries, spinal and limb deformities, neuromuscular disorders, bone and joint infections, and more. Prior to that time, he completed his medical degree with honors and undertook his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, followed by his pediatric orthopedic fellowship at Orlando Health. He has received special certifications in fracture management and minimally invasive treatment for traumatic injury, and he is fluent in English and Spanish.

Care Philosophy: I like to take a conservative approach to treating my patients, while taking the time to listen to what they need based on their individual goals. Orthopaedic Surgery is an ever-advancing field of medicine, and it's the Orthopaedic Surgeon's job to be in the business of improving mobility for our patients, however each patient's condition requires special individualized attention. It is for this very reason I am proud to be a resident of Florida's Treasure Coast and look forward to keeping our community vibrant and energetic.

Care Philosophy: My care philosophy as osteopathic physician and an orthopaedic physician is treating people as a whole. Looking at everything; it's not just a fracture, but I get into your world and find out what we need to do to make you complete."

Biography: Sebastian Rivera, M.D., M.B.A., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery. He is a Florida native, growing up in south Florida. He studied Applied Physiology and Kinesiology at the University of Florida for his undergraduate degree, graduating Cum Laude. He then attended the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine where he graduated with a combined M.D./M.B.A degree with a specialization in Healthcare Administration.Dr. Rivera completed his orthopaedic surgery internship and residency at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. He then completed an orthopaedic spine fellowship at the nationally renowned Norton Leatherman Spine Center in Louisville, KY. He has been at Orlando Orthopaedic Center since 2022 and serves his patients in both English and Spanish.Dr. Rivera is a member of numerous professional societies, including North American Spine Society, the Florida Orthopaedic Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has nearly a dozen peer-reviewed publications in his specialty and has a long history of community service, including medical service trips.Outside of his professional career, Dr. Rivera enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, staying active, and traveling.