Brooks R. Osburn, MD

Dr. Cronin is board eligible by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and received his fellowship training in Shoulder and Elbow surgery at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions, including arthritis, sports injuries, rotator cuff disease, instability, and fractures. He utilizes both operative and non-operative techniques to restore patients to top-level performance in sports, work, and everyday life activities. Dr. Cronin has a particular interest and specialized training in complex shoulder disorders, including massive rotator cuff tears, shoulder deformity, and failed previous surgery.

Dr. Samad received his fellowship training in adult spinal surgery at the Johns Hopkins University, considered one of the top spine fellowships in the country. He is board eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. As a spine surgeon who specializes in scoliosis, complex revisions, and adult spinal reconstruction cases, Dr. Samad uses a conservative and individualized approach to ensure the best results for each patient using the most advanced surgical techniques.

Dr. Alfred Hess is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in disorders of the upper extremity. He began his practice with Florida Orthopaedic Institute in March 1995. Prior to Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Hess was a full-time physician with the University of South Florida. He is a native of Ohio and a graduate of John Carroll University. He received a Master of Science Degree at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1985 and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh College of Medicine. Dr. Hess then completed a year of fellowship training in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at the University of South Florida.