Radiculopathy near Sun City Center, FL

Care Philosophy: Dr. Thomas is dedicated to restoring function and helping patients get back to living their lives.

Care Philosophy: Specializing in orthopedic and Arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, Joint replacement, Fracture care, as well as comprehensive care of injured or painful hand, fingers, wrist, arm elbow and shoulder for children and adults.

Care Philosophy: My philosophy for patient care has been to provide the ultimate care I am capable of. I completed fellowship training in sports medicine and fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery so I could assuredly deliver the type of care I would expect my family members to receive. I frequently tell patients that I will treat their shoulder, knee, or ankle as if it were my own. I enjoy a high success of treating many Orthopaedic problems non-operatively, with the confidence to treat surgically when needed.

Care Philosophy: At Ascend Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, we aim to use cutting-edge science to make evidence-based decisions to better the lives of our patients. Dr. Makani utilizes advanced nonoperative and operative techniques and customizes his treatment plans based on each individual patient's condition. We also believe strongly in patient education and work to help each patient understand the basis of his/her condition and the various treatment options before committing to a plan. We feel that a commitment to these principles leads to improved outcomes.

Care Philosophy: Dr Gabriel Gonzales-Portillo, MD, FAANS, FACS is an accomplished board-certified neurosurgeon with an impressive background in minimally invasive brain and spine surgery, complemented by robotic surgery. Fluent in both Spanish and English, he has been serving the Tampa region for nearly two decades. Dr Gonzales-Portillo earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Peru. At the University of Illinois Chicago, he completed his internship and residencies in general and neurological surgery. He completed his cerebrovascular/skull base surgery fellowship at the University of Miami. Today, he is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

Biography: Dr. Cedric Shorter, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in St Petersburg, FL. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Cedric Shorter, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Northside Hospital.