Dr. German Emilio Arbelaez, MD

Cary B. Chapman, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. Dr. Chapman specializes in minimally invasive surgical treatments for chronic and acute foot and ankle injuries, ankle arthritis, ankle replacements, bunions, and hammer toe deformities. Dr. Chapman’s extensive experience includes more than a decade of private and academic medicine in New York City. While on faculty at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, he was the first surgeon in New York State to successfully perform a custom total ankle replacement using innovative 3D printing technology. He also previously served as the chief of foot and ankle surgery at the University of Miami. As he returns to South Florida, Dr. Chapman brings his passion for training the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. His experience as a clinical assistant professor at the New York University School of Medicine and the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, as well as his involvement in developing questions for orthopedic surgery board examinations, will be beneficial to expanding the educational division of the orthopedic department.Aside from clinical and direct academic experience, Dr. Chapman continues to do research that has been published in numerous peer-reviewed publications, including The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Cartilage, Orthopedics, Foot & Ankle International, The American Journal of Orthopedics and Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has been honored to present his work at leading regional and national meetings and has been privileged to have lectured and presented his work and share his experience on many orthopedic topics at Continuing Medical Education (CME) conferences.He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and an active member of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. Some of Dr. Chapman’s awards and accolades include being the recipient of the Castle Connolly New York Metro Area’s Top Doctor Award and the New York Super Doctors Award seven years in a row.Dr. Chapman’s approach to patient care is to treat each patient as an individual, considering factors such as their lifestyle, age, occupation and expectations when developing a treatment plan. Whenever possible, he first uses nonoperative or conservative treatment methods. When not treating patients, Dr. Chapman enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and skiing.

Wilmer Mata, M.D., is a general surgeon who treats a broad range of conditions that commonly require surgery, including appendicitis, hernias and gallbladder, stomach and intestinal issues. He has unique training and expertise in minimally invasive surgical procedures that result in reduced pain and faster recovery times for patients. Dr. Mata has conducted clinical research on robotic surgery techniques and has published his findings in peer-reviewed medical journals.

Armando Alvarez, M.D., is a board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as pain management at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Alvarez diagnoses and treats patients with acute and chronic pain, as well as musculoskeletal conditions. He uses a range of treatment modalities, including spinal and joint injections, stimulator trials and rehabilitation to help patients manage their pain and regain function. Prior to joining Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Alvarez completed his pain medicine fellowship at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Dr. Alvarez earned his master’s degree in public health from the University of Miami and his medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. As a student, he initiated the first Diversity Week at his school and achieved the Gold Humanism Award for exhibiting compassionate patient care and serving as a role model, mentor and leader in medicine. He then completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at University of Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Alvarez conducts research, including studies on the management and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and analyzing healthcare disparities in underserved populations. He is also a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia. Dedicated to helping others in their time of need, Dr. Alvarez partners with his patients to navigate complex medical issues. He understands the unique challenges of pain management and strives to help them get back to leading full lives. Whether he is assisting an athlete in returning to their sport or helping a mother lift her child, Dr. Alvarez encourages his patients to accomplish their personal goals. In his free time, Dr. Alvarez enjoys scuba diving, surfing, running marathons, playing softball and visiting the local ventanita for coffee.