Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, recently announced that Dr. Steven Schafer, board certified orthopedic surgeon, was recognized by Southeast High School for 25 years of serving as team doctor for the school’s football team. During Southeast High School’s game [...]
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Sara Simmons, Orthopedic Surgeon at Coastal Orthopedics and champion rower, is the featured cover story in the December 2025 edition of West Coast Woman. The article highlights Dr. Simmons’ exceptional medical career, her passion for helping patients regain mobility, and her inspiring journey [...]
The milestone marks the first case for the practice and among the first in Florida BRADENTON, Fla. — Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, recently announced that Dr. R. Stephen Otte, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and shoulder and elbow specialist, [...]
October 22, 2025 On most Friday nights, you’ll find orthopedic surgeon Daniel Lamar, M.D. on the sidelines of local high-school football fields. He donates his time as the team physician for Manatee High School in Bradenton and also serves Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota. He’s there to ensure local [...]
Coastal Orthopedics, home to a team of musculoskeletal physicians specializing in joint replacement, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy, recently announced Dr. Sara Simmons, board-certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and wrist surgery, will represent the [...]
MADISON, Wis. and BRADENTON, Fla., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DeliverHealth, the leader in AI-powered clinical documentation, today announced that Coastal Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, serving Sarasota-Manatee counties on Florida's West Coast has implemented eSOne™ InstaNote to reduce documentation burden and improve workflows across its orthopedic practice. The group had previously trialed multiple documentation tools, including NextGen EMR's native solution, but none delivered the [...]
BRADENTON, Fla. — Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, recently had three of its physicians named to Newsweek’s America’s Leading Doctors 2025 list: Dr. David Cashen, Dr. Avi Kumar and Dr. Alan Valadie. Dr. David Cashen and Dr. Alan Valadie were recognized as leading doctors [...]
SARASOTA, Fla. — Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, recently had four of its physicians speak at the 9th annual Gulfcoast Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Conference on Saturday, August 23 at The Ritz Carlton in Sarasota. The annual event is designed [...]
Due to its beautiful year-round climate, rich golfing history and high-quality courses, it’s no wonder locals and visitors alike enjoy golfing in Sarasota. And while popularity in the sport continues to rise, so does the risk of shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries, as well as unique wear and tear issues. [...]
When it comes to exceptional orthopedic care on the Suncoast, Coastal Orthopedics continues to set the standard. For the second year in a row, its cutting-edge ambulatory surgery center has earned national recognition, landing a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Earning a [...]
