Orthopaedic Associates to Host Free Joint Replacement Educational Seminar
Orthopaedic Associates will host a free educational seminar on joint replacement on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin-Miramar Beach, located at 570 Scenic Gulf Drive in Destin. Anyone considering joint replacement—or simply looking to learn more about their treatment options—will have an opportunity to hear about the latest treatment options, robotic-assisted technology, surgery and recovery from one of the region’s leading orthopaedic experts. Hosted by Orthopaedic Associates,
Orthopaedic Associates Expands ORTHO EXPRESS With Saturday Urgent Care Hours in Fort Walton Beach
Orthopaedic Associates is expanding access to specialized orthopaedic care with the launch of Saturday hours for its ORTHO EXPRESS program, giving patients a convenient, lower-cost alternative to the emergency room for many bone, joint and muscle injuries. Beginning Saturday, Sept. 12, ORTHO EXPRESS will offer walk-in orthopaedic urgent care every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, at the practice's Fort Walton Beach office located at 1034 Mar Walt Dr. No appointment is required. The new weekend service
Orthopaedic Associates' Dr. David Dean First in Region to Offer Mako SmartRobotics™ for Shoulder Replacement
Patients across Northwest Florida now have access to one of the most advanced technologies available for shoulder replacement surgery as Orthopaedic Associates announces that Dr. David Dean, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, is the first surgeon in Northwest Florida and the surrounding Gulf Coast region to perform total shoulder replacement using Mako Shoulder SmartRobotics™ technology. Patients across Northwest Florida can now receive robotic-assisted shoulder replacement closer to home, eliminating
Okaloosa County School Board Approves New Sports Medicine Partnership to Enhance Student-Athlete Care
Student-athletes across Okaloosa County Public Schools will receive enhanced sports medicine and athletic training services beginning this school year through a new partnership between Orthopaedic Associates, Axis Physiotherapy Institute and the Okaloosa County School Board. Under a newly approved Athletic Trainer Services Agreement, Orthopaedic Associates will serve as the district's Sports Medicine Director and medical provider, overseeing sports medicine services and physician consultation for
Okaloosa County School Board Approves New Sports Medicine Partnership to Enhance Student-Athlete Care
Student-athletes across Okaloosa County Public Schools will receive enhanced sports medicine and athletic training services beginning this school year through a new partnership between Orthopaedic Associates, Axis Physiotherapy Institute and the Okaloosa County School Board. Under a newly approved Athletic Trainer Services Agreement, Orthopaedic Associates will serve as the district's Sports Medicine Director and medical provider, overseeing sports medicine services and physician consultation for
