North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists

11/17/2025

University of West Florida Football
WE'RE IN❕
No. 2 seed and hosting 😮‍💨

🆚 North Greenville
📍 PenAir Field
🗓️ Saturday, Nov. 22
⏰ 1:00 PM

11/14/2025

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Diabetic foot problems are a major health concern and a common cause of hospitalization. But there are things people with diabetes can do to maintain foot health and prevent serious damage. In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, offers these foot care tips for diabetics: https://bit.ly/49vEn2K

11/13/2025

Join us for Episode 9 of Bone & Joint Brief as we continue celebrating our incredible Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). These skilled professionals play a vital role in patient care, from clinic visits and surgical assistance to education and recovery support. 💙Meet our dedicated APRNs:
⏺️ Nathan Carter, APRN - The office of Dr. Matthew Mai
⏺️ Jeanine Hellwig, ARNP-C – The office of Dr. Christopher Bookout
⏺️ Joseph Stubbs, ACNPC-AG – The office of Dr. Christopher Bookout

📺Watch now to learn how they make a difference every day, or click the link below to read the full blog post ICYMI.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/posts/aprn-week-2025

11/12/2025

Fellowship-trained orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons Dr. Erik Nilssen and Dr. Sonya Ahmed provide innovative treatment options for a range of injuries and conditions. Click the link below to learn more or request your visit today.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/foot-and-ankle

11/11/2025

As we celebrate Veterans Day, we would be remiss if we didn't recognize members of the NFBJS family who have heroically served our nation. Dr. Christopher Bookout, Dr. Chris O'Grady, Dr. Matthew Mai, Amanda Wolfard, PA-C, Jason Lunsford, PA-C, and the many staff members throughout our practice... thank you for your service. We are proud of you.

11/10/2025

Fellowship-trained orthopaedic hand surgeons Dr. Alex Coleman, Dr. Steven Kronlage and Dr. James Piorkowski treat various conditions and injuries of the hand and upper extremities. Click the link below to learn more about our expert providers or request your visit today.
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/hand

11/07/2025

In honor of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) Week, which begins on Nov. 9, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the expertise and dedication of our own APRNs. Nathan Carter, APRN, Jeanine Hellwig, ARNP-C and Joseph Stubbs, ACNPC-AG, help ensure our patients are supported at every stage of their orthopaedic journey. To learn more about this talented group of professionals, click the link below to begin reading our latest blog post.

Providing innovative, comprehensive and accessible orthopaedic care. With four locations to serve you, North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists includes nine fellowship-trained providers.

11/06/2025

Dr. Chris O'Grady recently returned from his trip to Portoviejo, Ecuador with Bayside Medical Missions, where he and colleagues provided life-changing surgical treatment to patients in the region who would not otherwise have access to care. While he was there, Dr. O'Grady also had the opportunity to give a lecture to the fourth-year students at the University of Manabí Medical School. Thank you to everyone who supported this wonderfully successful mission trip!

11/05/2025

Happy Radiologic Tech Week! 🎉 We're incredibly proud of our fantastic team of medical imaging technologists for the hard work they do every day to ensure top-notch patient care. Your expertise and dedication are truly inspiring! Thank you for everything you do.

11/04/2025

As part of a trip with Mexico Medical Missions, Dr. Steven Kronlage returned to the Sierra Madre Mountains to serve the Tarahumara, one of the largest indigenous tribes in North America. While on mission, Dr. Kronlage and his colleagues provide life-changing surgical intervention and care to the warm, hospitable adults and children in this underserved region.

11/03/2025

Board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Bookout treats a wide range of musculoskeletal problems using the latest nonoperative and operative techniques. Click the link below to learn more or request a visit!
https://www.northflboneandjoint.com/physicians/dr-christopher-bookout

11/03/2025

Congratulations to the University of West Florida Football team on another win. 9-0, let's go! Dr. Roger Ostrander (far right) and Dr. Josh Hackel (second from left) traveled to Delta State on Saturday to meet the Argos and serve as part of the medical team on the sidelines. 🏈💙💚