Long, Raymond, A, MD

At Hughston Clinic and the Hughston Foundation, we believe that to the exact degree possible, people shouldn't be in pain. They shouldn't have the free and easy movement of any parts of their body restricted. They shouldn't be denied participation in the activities they enjoy. We believe that despite the myriad traumas that may befall the musculoskeletal system-from sports or any other cause-people should be able to work, play, and live their lives with the highest degree of freedom and comfort modern science and medicine can provide. That's what Hughston Foundation is all about. Hughston Foundation seeks to continually push the boundaries of orthopaedic medicine finding new and better ways to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Since our founding in 1968, we have helped improve the skill and knowledge of literally hundreds of orthopaedists and physicians through residency and fellowship programs and helped advance the science of orthopaedics through a wide range of clinical research. Hughston Foundation has also provided support for regional high school athletics for more than 60 years.

Robert Bruce Simpson, Jr., MD, FACS, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and traumatologist, joins Hughston Trauma at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in Fort Walton, FL. Dr. Simpson earned his undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Maine in 1984 and his medical degree from the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD, in 1988. Dr. Simpson did his internship at Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA, and then went on to complete an orthopaedic surgery residency at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA, in 1995. In 1998, he completed an orthopaedic traumatology fellowship at Cornell University Weil College of Medicine's Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Dr Simpson began his career in healthcare after enlisting in the US Navy in 1977. Through his service as a Navy Hospital Corpsman attached to the Marines, he intensified his dedication to core values. Dr. Simpson was commissioned as an officer in the US Navy Medical Corps in 1988. He served in diverse operational roles as a Medical Officer, undertaking special assignments and earning numerous military honors. Dr. Simpson retired from active duty in 2004, assuming a role as full-time Orthopaedic Trauma Faculty at Penn State University Milton S. Hershey Medical Center College of Medicine. In 2006, he became the Division Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma Service at the Orthopaedic Medical Service Group in Syracuse, NY, where he also served as Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at SUNY Upstate Medical Center. Dr. Simpson has done grant-funded research and published and presented his work extensively. He holds licenses in the states of Florida, Georgia, Montana, and New York. Additionally, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, as well as a member of the American Board of Medical Examiners, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Fort Walton Trauma in Fort Walton Beach, FL, is dedicated to providing comprehensive orthopedic services, including general orthopedics, joint replacement, and sports medicine. The clinic offers specialized care for various conditions affecting the back, shoulders, hips, knees, and more, ensuring patients receive tailored treatment for their unique needs. As part of the Hughston Clinic network, Fort Walton Trauma features a team of experienced providers committed to patient wellness and rehabilitation. The facility is equipped with advanced diagnostic imaging and urgent care services, supporting a seamless patient experience from diagnosis to recovery. Generated from the website