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Top Doctors 2026: Coastal Orthopedics

Advanced orthopedic care backed by decades of trusted expertise.

Coastal Orthopedics in collaboration with Sarasota Magazine Content Studio June 1, 2026

TOP ROW: Sara Simmons, MD - Hand and Wrist Specialist, Alan Valadie, MD - Joint Replacement Specialist, David Cashen, MD - Joint Replacement Specialist BOTTOM ROW: Avi G. Kumar, MD - Shoulder and Elbow Specialist, Laura Ottaviani, DO - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Steven Schafer, MD - Sports Medicine Specialist

Coastal Orthopedics was founded in 1973 and is based in Bradenton, Florida. The practice is home to 16 orthopedic specialists who maintain hospital affiliations with HCA Florida Blake Hospital, HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, and Manatee Memorial Hospital. With three office locations and one ambulatory surgery center serving Florida’s West Coast, Coastal Orthopedics delivers comprehensive, patient-centered orthopedic care.

Its board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians utilize the latest advancements in orthopedic technology to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate conditions affecting the entire musculoskeletal system. The organization is committed to helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to an active lifestyle.

For more than 50 years, Coastal Orthopedics has provided specialized care across a range of disciplines, including sports medicine, joint replacement, spine care, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Treatment plans are tailored to each patient and may include both surgical and non-surgical options, such as physician-guided therapy, strengthening programs, medications, injections, and stretching.

Through a collaborative and outcomes-focused approach, Coastal Orthopedics continues to deliver high-quality care to the communities it serves.

Coastal Orthopedics Locations

East Bradenton

Coastal Orthopedics East Bradenton facility offers physician clinics, physical therapy, imaging services, including MRI and administrative headquarters. This location also includes a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center, where patients can receive the latest in orthopedic technology, including robotic knee replacements.

8000 State Route 64 E., Bradenton, FL 34212

West Bradenton

Coastal Orthopedics West Bradenton facility offers physician clinics, physical therapy, and imaging services, including MRI. This facility is one block north of Blake Hospital.

6202 17th Avenue W., Bradenton, FL 34209

Lakewood Ranch

Coastal Orthopedics Lakewood Ranch offers physician clinics, physical therapy and x-ray services. This facility is located next to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

8340 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Third Floor, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202


8000 State Route 64 E., Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 792-1404
CoastalOrthopedics.com

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