Osteoarthritis of Hand near Cutler Bay, FL

Biography: Dalibel Bravo, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, part of Baptist Health. Dr. Bravo specializes in hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow surgery. She also offers the WALANT (wide awake local anesthesia no tourniquet) technique, which gives patients the option to have surgery without general anesthesia. This technique allows for less time in the hospital and better surgical outcomes. Dr. Bravo was born in Miami and raised in Puerto Rico. She is fluent in English, Spanish and French. Prior to joining Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute in 2021, Dr. Bravo was on staff at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, where she completed a hand and upper extremity fellowship. She holds a master's degree in biomedical sciences from the Mayo Clinic, where she focused on hand surgery. During her residency and fellowship at the NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, she completed the clinical-scientist track, where she focused on different medications that can enhance fracture healing. She won the Chief Resident Best Paper Research Award and the Harry Reicher Research Award for this research. She was also awarded the Sarah Pettrone, MD, Memorial Hand Surgery Scholarship Award, which is given to a resident who excels in their research in hand surgery. During her fellowship, Dr. Bravo trained with world-renowned hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow surgeons, allowing her to provide complete upper extremity care. Dr. Bravo's research has been published in peer-reviewed publications, including the Journal of Hand Surgery, Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, BONE, Gene, and the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. She also authored a chapter in the medical textbook ``Basic Science for the Practicing Orthopaedic Surgeon: A Focus on Fracture Healing.`` Dr. Bravo was born in Miami and grew up in Puerto Rico. She's glad to come back home to care for patients in Miami. As a clinician-scientist, Dr. Bravo's approach to patient care is to use evidence-based medicine and clinical and translational science to provide the best possible patient care. She is passionate about orthopedic surgery because treatment is often able to make an immediate difference in the lives of her patients, helping them get back to their lifestyle and quality of life. When she is not treating patients, Dr. Bravo enjoys yoga, scuba diving, snowboarding, biking, traveling and spending time with her family.

Biography: Annie Weber, M.D., is an orthopedic hand surgeon, specializing in fracture management, arthritis, nerve compression, joint replacement and microsurgery, at Baptist Health. Prior to joining Baptist Health in 2022, Dr. Weber completed her hand and upper extremity fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. During her residency, she received the University of Maryland Resident Researcher of the Year award and an AOTrauma North America's 2019 Resident Research grant. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. A strong believer in giving back to the community, Dr. Weber served as a mentor for the University of Maryland School of Medicine Orthopaedic Interest Group, a counselor at Camp Open Arms and a member of the University of Maryland Medical Center Orthopaedics Resident Education Improvement Committee. Dr. Weber believes in building trusting, open and informative patient-physician relationships. With evidence-based, understandable healthcare plans, she provides the best treatment option to meet individual goals. When she is not treating patients, Dr. Weber enjoys activities on the water – sailing, snorkeling and SCUBA diving.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Eric Balaguer, MD is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist in Palmetto Bay, FL and has been practicing for 10 years.

Biography: Raul A. Rosario-Concepcion, M.D., is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, specializing in the musculoskeletal system with a focus on sports medicine. His professional interests include the diagnosis and management of chronic tendinopathy using advanced procedures such as platelet-rich plasma, ultrasonic tenotomy and debridement (TENEX) and tendon scraping. He also has advanced training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, which enhances both diagnostic applications and guided minimally invasive procedures.Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Rosario-Concepcion served as an assistant professor in the physical medicine and rehabilitation department and sports medicine division at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. He also served as a team physician for the University of North Floridas NCAA Division 1 athletic teams and the USA Basketball Junior National Teams.Dr. Rosario-Concepcion earned his medical degree at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan. He completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and a primary care sports medicine fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in physical medicine and rehabilitation and earned a Certificate of Added Qualifications in sports medicine. In addition to his extensive clinical expertise, Dr. Rosario-Concepcion has contributed significantly to the advancement of clinical research. He has published his work in prestigious medical journals and presented at prominent national and international scientific symposiums. He is also actively involved in teaching sports medicine ultrasound at multiple high-level conferences, where his advanced ultrasound skills distinguish him from others in the field.Dr. Rosario-Concepcion provides compassionate, evidence-based care that not only addresses the injury but also enhances the patients overall quality of life. His care philosophy is patient centered. He considers the unique needs and goals of his patients and empowers them through education and collaborative decision-making, ensuring they play an active role in their recovery. He also employs a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, combining advanced diagnostic tools, cutting-edge treatments and rehabilitation.Dr. Rosario-Concepcion is fluent in English and Spanish. When he is not treating patients, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf, exploring new culinary experiences, traveling and attending sports events, particularly basketball, where he can combine his professional interests with personal enjoyment.

Care Philosophy: Curing hands and changing lives with compassion, support and expert service. Dr. Alfonso specializes in the care and treatment of hands, wrists, elbows, burns and upper extremity conditions. Dr. Alfonso attempts to tailor each patient's care to their individual need. Dr. Alfonso specializes in carpal tunnel treatment and surgery, trigger finger release, Dupuytren contracture treatment, among many more. Call (305) 308-0210.