SomaticNerveBlock near Port St Lucie, FL

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: Dr. John Ashgar, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Plantation, FL and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities Florida Medical Center and Holy Cross Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Care Philosophy: "You, the patient, are the most important person to our practice. We are committed to providing the best possible medical care. Excellence is our goal. We have worked to provide a full range of service and have a highly trained and knowledgeable staff available to you."

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.