AdhesiveCapsulitisShoulder near Dothan, AL

Care Philosophy: Bluewater Orthopedics, PA provides quality orthopedic and sports medicine care and we take pride in having a practice built on excellence. We have a friendly and knowledgeable staff that shares in our committment to quality in patient care and education. All our physicians and surgeons are board certified and are dedicated to advancing community healthcare in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery.

Care Philosophy: My goal for treating patients is to provide a patient centered experience. I want my patients to take an active role in their care and decision making. I take pride in listening to how the patient is being affected by their ailment. I make sure the patient understands their diagnosis, taking as much time as they need to answer their questions and give them all conservative and surgical options that will fit their needs. It is my goal to use surgery only as a last resort when appropriate. Orthopedic problems affect people differently, depending on their age, medical conditions, occupation, hobbies and lifestyle. There are usually multiple correct treatments depending on those variables, and I strive to help my patients make treatment decisions that are right for their individual needs.

Care Philosophy: In accordance with our philosophy-- that each patient needs thoughtful, timely intervention to minimize complications, speed recovery and to return the patient to maximum functional capability--our team of providers is available for immediate evaluation and treatment no matter what time, day or night, the injury might occur.

Care Philosophy: Bluewater Orthopedics, PA provides quality orthopedic and sports medicine care and we take pride in having a practice built on excellence. We have a friendly and knowledgeable staff that shares in our committment to quality in patient care and education. All our physicians and surgeons are board certified and are dedicated to advancing community healthcare in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery.

Care Philosophy: n accordance with our philosophy-- that each patient needs thoughtful, timely intervention to minimize complications, speed recovery and to return the patient to maximum functional capability--our team of providers is available for immediate evaluation and treatment no matter what time, day or night, the injury might occur.

Biography: Brent A. Ponce, MD, graduated summa cum laude with an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Cincinnati, and graduated medical school from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, TN. He completed his surgical internship from Wright State at Wright Patterson AFB. His orthopaedic surgery residency, as well as a shoulder fellowship was completed at Harvard Medical School. He then served in the military as a flight surgeon before becoming an orthopaedic surgeon, where he was stationed at the Air Force Academy. He served as the team physician for the mens basketball program and was deployed overseas for a tour in Kirkuk, Iraq. Dr. Ponce is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Association, American Shoulder and Elbow Society, and Interurban Orthopaedic Society. He is the Chair of Research at the Hughston Foundation and the Chair and Founder of the Collaborative of Orthopaedic Educational Research Group (COERG). Academically, Dr. Ponce has published in over 100 peer-reviewed scientific journals and authored chapters for medical textbooks. He also serves on the editorial boards of several well-known medical journals as referee. Further, Dr. Ponce presents his research at international and national meetings, and has won awards for his investigative studies, publications, and presentations at state, regional, and international levels. During his career, he has held academic appointments at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, to include Vice Chairman of Clinical Affairs and Professor for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery as well as Director of the Orthopaedic Research Fellowship and Director of Orthopaedic Specialties Institute Skills Lab. Dr. Ponce will continue his research through the Hughston Foundation. He also plans to mentor sports medicine fellows and surgical residents through Hughstons fellowship and residency programs. Dr. Ponce is also the Chairman of Research at the Hughston Foundation, and is leading the Hughston Orthopaedic Research Fellowship for Medical Students. Dr. Ponce specializes in shoulder, knee, sports medicine, total joint replacement, and general orthopaedics. He is especially interested in biomechanics, ligamentous injuries, and the development of surgical instruments, techniques, and implant designs for the shoulder and knee.

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