Welcome to the Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
Providing Superior, Comprehensive Orthopedic Care and Sports Medicine to North Florida and South Georgia.
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC) is one of the nation's premier sports medicine and orthopedic clinics. For over 35 years, TOC has provided the highest quality orthopedic care in North Florida and South Georgia. We are committed to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention and education of conditions that affect the body's muscles, joints and bones. The exceptionally talented, experienced, and dedicated team at TOC enables our patients to receive comprehensive, patient-centered orthopedic health care.
NEWS & EVENTS
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic was nomiated for the Health and Wellness Business of the Year presented by the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. At the annual lunch held at the University Center on Tuesday, TOC was recognized as a finalist for their performance and staying power, family-friendly practices and the degree to which the nominee is involved in the community. Congratulations to North Florida Women's Center for nominated in this category as well and to Premier Health and Fitness Center for being the Health and Wellness Business of the Year award recipient.
Photo credit: Tallahassee Democrat; www.tallahassee.com
TOC, as a partner in the Institute of Science and Sports Medicine, is excited to be a part of the new Human Performances Laboratory at FSU. Florida State University has unveiled a new laboratory that is intended to improve sports performance and reduce sports-related injuries while preserving optimal health for life.
TOC's Phyllis Williams made the cover of Tallahassee's Your Health Magazine. In the article, Phyllis discusses her battle with cancer and diabetes as well as the TOC Wellness Works Program and how it changed her life. Through the support of the program, Phyllis was able to safely lose weight and as a result, her glucose levels fell and her medications were reduced. CONGRATULATIONS Phyllis on all you have accomplished and overcome! To read the article, click here or visit: http://www.tallahassee.com/section/health/
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic would like to welcome to our practice
W. Brad Stephens, III, M.D.
Dr. Stephens will be practicing orthopedic surgery, specializing in hand surgery, at the Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (main office) beginning September 12, 2011. He will also be seeing patients at the TOC satellite offices in Marianna and Perry, Florida.
He earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine, and completed his orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Florida. Following his residency, Dr. Stephens earned a Hand Surgery Fellowship from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to joining TOC, he was awarded the Resident Teacher Award from the Society of Teaching Scholars and Best Orthopaedic Teaching Resident from the Journal of Trauma. Additionally, Dr. Stephens is a member and past officer of the Alpha Omega Alpha, University of South Florida College of Medicine.
‘INSTITUTE OF SPORTS SCIENCES AND MEDICINE’ KICKS OFF AT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY'
Elite Performance, Injury Prevention is Focus of FSU – Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic Team
GOOD LUCK Eagles! TCC Softball playing the waiting game
IMPACT 5K Race Results are in! Click on the button to the right to see our award winners and race participants! All proceeds raised will support the Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic Foundation.
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic would like to welcome to our practice
Edward R. Jackson, II, M.D.
Dr. Jackson will be practicing Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at the Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic Professional Office Building at TMH beginning September 8, 2010.
He earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, and completed his orthopedic residency at the Baylor College of Medicine. Following his residency, Dr. Jackson served an Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. Additionally, he is a member the American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Association and National Medical Association. Dr. Jackson was a nominee for the Young Distinguished Physician Award at University South Carolina School of Medicine and member and past president of the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society, University of South Carolina School of Medicine.
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic would like to welcome to our practice
Hector Mejia, M.D.
Dr. Mejia will be practicing Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (main office) beginning September 2, 2010.
Dr. Mejia, is accepting referrals for orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
He earned his undergraduate degree from The Florida State University and his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. Following his medical degree and completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Colorado Dr. Mejia and Orthopedic and Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh of Pittsburgh, PA. Prior to joining TOC, Dr. Mejia served as a Clinical Instructor for the VA Denver Medical Center, Anatomy Instructor for the Denver OT Association and Gross Anatomy Teaching Assistant at FSU. Dr. Mejia has an extensive extracurricular career serving on orthopaedic academic councils as well as in underserved communities globally.
Reconstructive Surgery Provided to Wounded Warrior by Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic Surgeon and The Iraq Star Foundation
A Staff Sergeant wounded by an IED explosion in the Iraq war received surgery this month from a TOC physician. The Iraq Star Foundation, comprised of 235 Board Certified Reconstructive/Plastic Surgeons in 42 states, provides reconstructive surgery to wounded and disfigured warriors of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Iraq Star contacted Dr. Borom to see if he would become an Iraq Star Volunteer Surgeon. TOC, with the assistance of TOSC, provided surgery, operating room, and anesthesia.
WCTV featured a segment about how TOC came through for one of our war heroes. The segment aired, Thursday, August 19 on the 6:00 pm news with Julie Montanaro and featured Dr. Borom.
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic would like to welcome to our practice
D. Jason Oberste, M.D.
Dr. Oberste will be practicing Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (main office) beginning August 16, 2010.
Dr. Oberste, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, is accepting referrals for general orthopedics, joint replacement and joint reconstruction, and sports medicine.
He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and completed his orthopedic residency at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Wilford Hall Medical Center. Following his residency, Dr. Oberste completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship in the Orthopedic Surgery Department at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Additionally, he is a Fellow and member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and is a member of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Oberste joins TOC after an extensive surgical career with the United States Air Force where he served as Chief of Surgery with the USAF Special Operations Surgical Team and as Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Department of Orthopaedics.
THE TEAM BEHIND THE TEAM
