South Florida Orthopedic Group

Our Story

Meli Orthopedic Centers of Excellence is a state-of-the-art medical practice staffed by Dr Ayisha Livingstone, an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr Gayan Poovendran, a Non-surgical Sports Medicine Physician, Dr Arthur Segall, a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, and Stephen Fender, an Orthopedic Physician Assistant – each with expertise in a particular sub-specialty area. We have centers conveniently located in Fort Lauderdale and Margate. With 30 years in the North Broward community, we help people overcome pain and loss of mobility and get them back to their active lifestyle. Our board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic doctors perform cutting edge procedures utilizing the latest in surgical technology. Using minimally invasive techniques – arthroscopy in many cases, patients experience less pain, shorter recovery times and better overall outcomes. At Meli Orthopedics we treat a wide spectrum of orthopedic conditions, and are experienced in treating both sports injuries and work related injuries. In addition, we are at the forefront of regenerative medicine techniques, including Platelet-Rich Plasma also known as PRP Injections and Stem Cell Treatments. Our office is equipped with the latest in technology to serve you, including electronic medical records to streamline your care. For the leader in orthopedic care in South Florida, call our Ft. Lauderdale office at (954) 771-8177 or our Margate office at (954) 580-4080. Alternately, you can use our online appointment request form, available from our website: http://www.meliortho.com/.