Florida Joint and Spine Institute

12/25/2025

This Christmas, we’re grateful for our community. ✨
Merry Christmas from the doctors and staff at Florida Joint & Spine Institute.

12/22/2025

Dr. Anand Thakur, MD is excited to join the exceptional team at Florida Joint and Spine Institute. He is looking forward to working with a brilliant team of compassionate and dedicated surgeons who are dedicated to the best evidence based outcomes for their patients.

Currently, Dr. Thakur spends his time performing all aspects of advanced interventional pain management and innovative techniques such as plasma rich protein injection, stem cells and other advanced biological products. He performs hundreds of interventional procedures every year and but also enjoys teaching and discussing new innovations with colleagues in his field. He is a key opinion leader in pain medicine at both the state and national levels. He has also authored book chapters In both anesthesiology and pain medicine.

12/08/2025

Meet Chuck Waltman! Chuck Waltman, PA-C works in the office and is proficient in the Diagnosis and treatment of various orthopaedic conditions, joint aspirations, injections, casting/splinting and management of various fractures. He assists in surgery in such procedures as Total Joint Replacements and Arthroscopies. Prior to joining the staff at Florida Joint and Spine Institute, Chuck worked approximately 10 years in Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. He also served 12 years in the Army Reserves which included one year serving in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded “Solider of the Year” in 1998 and “Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year” in 2001.

12/01/2025

Whether your heels ache or you have a stiff toe, here's everything you need to know about the causes of foot pain.

Here's what you need to know about the causes of toe pain, heel pain, and more, including plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, corns, and tendonitis.

11/27/2025

Grateful hearts and holiday vibes! 🦃✨
Today we celebrated Thanksgiving with our amazing staff and doctors, and at the same time we officially welcomed the Christmas season with our “12 Days of Ortho” t-shirts. 🎄 #

Stay tuned… our doctors and staff have so many fun surprises coming this holiday season! 💫🎅🏼

11/24/2025

Maury L. Fisher, MD has been in private practice serving Polk County, Florida since 1989. Dr. Fisher is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in Total Joint Replacement using computer navigation, advanced arthroscopic Surgery of the knee and shoulder, Fracture care, Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Trigger Finger Surgery, Tennis Elbow Surgery, and Joint Injection Therapy. https://bit.ly/3GbZjOd

11/17/2025

Ease your aches and discomfort by trying these simple, expert-backed tactics—unlike drugs, they have no worrisome side effects.

Natural remedies for menstrual cramps include acupressure, essential oils, and heat therapy. Here's how to alleviate period pain at home.

11/15/2025

Celebrating our amazing NP team at FJSI! 💙
Ellen Dominguez, APRN

• Breanna Mendoza, APRN

• Indira Figueroa, APRN

Thank you for your heart, dedication, and the way you care for every patient like family.

We appreciate you today and always! 🙌✨

11/10/2025

Dr. Ponnavolu Reddy offers a wide variety of experience and expertise. Dr. Reddy specializes in Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery while also performing Total Joint Replacement, Fracture Care, Sports Injury Management of Upper and Lower Extremities, correction of complex Foot and Ankle Deformities, Fracture Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Treatment and Trigger Finger Treatment. Read more: https://bit.ly/3DHHBC6

11/05/2025

Celebrating Rad Tech Week! Honoring the amazing radiologic technologists who bring clarity and care through every image. 💙