OsteoarthritisofHand near Lake Worth, FL

Biography: Dr. Brandon Shallop is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy. He grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan where he attended the University of Michigan graduating with honors with a BS in Biology. He then attended Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, earning his MD. He went on to complete a 5-year orthopedic surgery residency at Drexel University/Hahnemann University Hospital where he was named Chief Resident. Following the completion of residency, Dr. Shallop spent an additional year to attain specialized fellowship training in sports medicine at the University of Miami in Coral Gables Florida. During that year he trained in complex knee and shoulder procedures focusing on minimally invasive techniques and arthroscopy. In addition he was the co-team physician for the University of Miami men's football, basketball, and baseball teams as well as for the Miami Marlins major league baseball team. Dr. Shallop specializes in treating athletes of all ages and abilities focusing on arthroscopic and open surgical techniques. Additionally, Dr. Shallop is trained in joint replacement surgery and fracture care. Dr. Shallop has a special interest mainly in performing quadricep tendon autograft ACL reconstruction using an ``all-side`` dual suspensory fixation technique. This surgical approach is new and shows improved outcomes in large studies, as well as has shown to have decreased morbidity to the patient. In addition it's a minimally invasive technique which allows for smaller incisions.

Care Philosophy: His mission is to be a caring, compassionate physician and surgeon and to provide successful outcomes for his patients.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Montijo, MD is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and Total Hop and Knee Joint Replacement Specialist. Dr. Montijo has an extensive knowledge in the latest surgical techniques. Dr Montijo has advanced training in the latest techniques to manage arthritis, osteoporosis and spinal stenosis.