At Coastal Orthopedics, excellence in patient care goes hand-in-hand with a passion for community and personal wellness. Dr. Sara Simmons, board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and wrist surgery, brings more than just surgical expertise to the practice — she brings the heart of an athlete and the [...]
Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, recently had its state-of-the-art surgery center named a Best Ambulatory Surgery Center by U.S. News & World Report for the second year in a row. U.S. News & World Report's [...]
The Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open recently named Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, as its medical partner for the 2025 tournament. Dr. R. Stephen Otte will serve as the on-site physician for the event activities taking place [...]
Approximately 20 years ago, Dr. Kumar came up with the idea for a new proximal humerus plate to improve internal fixation of fractures as existing locking plates provided initial stability, but were too stiff and could potentially delay fracture healing. Dr. Kumar was inspired by the flexibility and strength [...]
At Coastal Orthopedics, we truly embrace the holiday season with a series of festive events that bring our team together in celebration and cheer. This year, our Holiday BBQ Party was a standout event, filled with delicious food, laughter, and a strong sense of community. It was an incredible time [...]
Coastal Orthopedics celebrated Thanksgiving with our annual potluck, an event that has become a cherished tradition for our team. This gathering provided an opportunity for everyone to come together, share in a diverse array of homemade dishes, and enjoy the warmth of the season. Each dish, thoughtfully prepared by our [...]
From September 13 - 18, The Orthopaedic Summit Evolving Techniques (OSET) 2024 brought together the brightest minds in the world of orthopedics at the iconic FontaineBleau Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. This highly anticipated annual event serves as a premier destination for those in the field of arthroplasty, sports medicine [...]
How long have you been a patient at Coastal? "The first time I’ve ever been to Coastal Orthopedics was September 2024 for hip surgery. I went in on a Thursday and Dr. Cashen did x-rays, then said he wanted to do the surgery on Tuesday." What led up [...]
Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, recently celebrated the completion of its 1,000th robotic knee replacement surgery. Coastal Orthopedics has been performing outpatient knee replacement surgeries since 2014. In an effort to expand its outpatient knee replacement [...]
Coastal Orthopedics, a full-service provider of comprehensive orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy service, recently welcomed Dr. Parth Kothari as the newest spine surgeon to join its group. Dr. Kothari is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of all forms of spinal pathology [...]
