OsteoarthritisofHand near Dade City, FL

Care Philosophy: Matthew R. Moralle, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who is fluent in English and Spanish. With a background and fellowship-training in sports medicine, he treats all age groups from athletes experiencing a sports injury to retirees with joint issues. He performs arthroscopic and robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement surgery. His compassionate approach to care means he'll work to fully understand the goals of each patient for their procedure and recovery and he'll encourage their active involvement in the process. Dr. Moralle is proud to offer his extensive background and technical skills to the East Pasco community. In his spare time, Dr. Moralle enjoys fishing, hunting and golfing. He also cares for the community locally and overseas through volunteering and mission trips.

Biography: 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.

Care Philosophy: Provide the highest level of orthopedic care to every patient while demonstrating unwavering dedication to personal integrity, honesty, and ethics.