Osteoarthritis of Hand near The Villages, FL

Care Philosophy: Our mission is to help patients achieve their personal wellness goals by providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care that is unsurpassed in quality, accessibility and compassion. We are dedicated to Improving Lives - Everyday. The Orthopaedic Institute is a private practice group of specialty physicians providing the complete spectrum of musculoskeletal care. TOI has served North Florida for more than 30 years and has four locations in Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City and Alachua.

Care Philosophy: As a Hand Surgeon, my goal is to educate and treat every patient with the knowledge, technical expertise and specialty care necessary to diagnose and provide best possible treatment plan.

Care Philosophy: Communication and a mutual understanding of the problem and treatment options between patient and physician leads to superior outcomes. My goal is to treat each patient as I would treat a member of my family.

Care Philosophy: The latest and most current techniques in orthopedic surgery combined with a caring, compassionate touch is my approach to the treatment of my patients.

Biography: Dr. Samir Guru, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Tavares, FL. He is 54 years old. Dr. Samir Guru, DO is affiliated with AdventHealth Waterman.

Biography: Dr. Thomas Bendowski is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon. He was born and raised in Northeastern PA, active in sports and drama in high school and attended the University of Scranton in PA, earning his BS in Biology. He went on to complete his MS in Physiology and his Medical Degree at Georgetown University. His internship was done in Honolulu after which he completed a utility tour in ER, 121st Evac Hospital in Seoul, Korea. He came back to Honolulu for his residency and was then stationed at Bassett Army Hospital in Fairbanks, AK. Leaving the cold north, he headed to Crystal River, FL in 1992 where he established his private practice. A husband, father to two beautiful children and grandfather to an awesome grandson, Dr. Bendowski enjoys skiing (snow and water), boating, cycling and running.

Biography: Dr. Derek Farr, DO is an orthopedic surgery doctor who practices in Ocala, FL. He is 45 years old and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Farr is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital?, HCA Florida West Marion Hospital and Munroe Regional Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Orthopaedic Specialty Care was established in 2006 as the sole practice of Christopher Manseau, MD. Dr. Manseau - who is a board certified and sports medicine, upper extremity reconstruction fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon - has been practicing in the Ocala/Marion County area since 1997. Orthopaedic Specialty Care treats patients of all ages and with all forms of orthopaedic issues, including operative and non-operative care. Dr. Manseau specializes in cutting-edge arthroscopic surgery and other minimally-invasive procedures, treatment of complex upper extremity injuries - including shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand - and specializes in sports medicine injuries, workman's compensation and general fracture care. At Orthopaedic Specialty Care, our goal is to offer the highest level of expertise and personal attention for all of our patient's orthopaedic needs.