Stephanie Cooke, ARNP

Stephanie Cooke, ARNP, working with surgeon Dr. David T. Watson was highly recommended to me by someone in the ortho business. I needed a total hip replacement and to do the procedure, I wanted to ensure I had a team that not only included a skilled surgeon, but an experienced assistant/medical staff whom I'd spend most time with as a patient. Stephanie is simply phenomenal! While the surgeon focused on the actual operation, Stephanie did so much else to answer my questions, explain all of the procedures pre-, peri-, and post-op, and put me at ease in general. She even explained in detail to me how she herself would close the surgical site up and what to expect afterward. Every visit, Stephanie listened carefully, took notes, answered questions, and responded to every request (work excusal notes, etc). Her reputation at Tampa General Hospital where the procedure was done is superb--and everything went so smoothly in what is a very concerning event! Thank You Stephanie!

Stephanie is truly a wonderful example of a kind and caring medical professional. She went above and beyond in providing pre-op and post-op care, explaining what would be done and what to expect regarding my knee replacement surgery. My surgery was performed at Florida Orthopedic Institute by Dr. Watson. I live about an hour from his office, so I elected to receive physical therapy at a different facility. It was very interesting to note my scar looked so much better than others who had undergone knee replacement elsewhere. I was often asked who did the surgery and told them about Dr. Watson. He gave me a new knee but it was Stephanie who closed the surgery site and gave me a pretty scar!