Kenneth A. Gustke, MD - RETIRED

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.

Dr. Bolos is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and is a member of the American College of Podiatric Medicine and the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons. She is a Tampa Bay area native and grew up in Palm Harbor. She received her bachelor’s in biomedical science with a minor in Biomedical Physics at the University of South Florida, where she graduated with honors. She received her Podiatric medical degree from Barry University in Miami. She completed her forefoot and rearfoot surgical residency at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, where she served as chief resident. She is well trained in treating patients with complex wounds using a variety of wound healing modalities. Following residency, Dr. Bolos worked as an attending at the James A. Haley VA, treating veterans with intricate lower extremity conditions. She has a passion for helping patients get back on their feet and takes pride in treating every patient as if they were a family member. Dr. Bolos treats nonsurgical conditions below the knee, from an ingrown toenail to complex wound care and preventive care. In her spare time, Dr. Bolos enjoys volunteering with local nonprofit organizations, exercising, and spending time with her family. She loves sports and is an avid Bucs and Lightning fan. She loves to read and considers herself a lifelong learner.

Dr. Watson is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and board certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is fellowship trained in Orthopedic Trauma and Adult Reconstruction and Arthritis Surgery. He received his Medical degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He performed his Orthopaedic Residency and Internship training at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and completed his first fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction at Cornell University Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He completed a second fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Watson cares for patients with severe musculoskeletal injuries, specializing in fracture related problems and pelvis and hip reconstructions.