Dr William Andrew Hodge

11/28/2025

🩺 November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the families who provide essential, often invisible support to our patients.

📚 I recently came across a thoughtful review of The Dutiful Daughter’s Guide to Caregiving, a book that offers honest insight into the emotional, logistical, and relational challenges caregivers face. For those of us in medicine, understanding this journey helps us communicate more effectively and deliver care that respects the full context of a patient’s life.

Caregivers shape outcomes more than we often realize—and they deserve our attention and support.

👉 Review: laurawoodard.com/reviewdutifuldaughter/

Laura Woodard Book Review: “The Dutiful Daughter’s Guide to Caregiving” by Judith D. Henry GrassRoots Medical Marketing was born out of the real-life challenges I faced while caregiving for my mom and Aunt Jan. I remember how frustrating it was when Mom’s physician would say, “She needs a ...

11/18/2025

Are you coming to the Journal Club this month? It's Wednesday evening, Nov. 19, at the Luminary Hotel in Ft. Myers at 6 p.m.

⚕ Orthopaedic Colleagues — Join Us for Journal Club on Wednesday!

Looking to stay sharp on the latest in fracture care and connect with peers across Southwest Florida?

You’re invited to the Orthopedic Journal Club of Southwest Florida—a monthly gathering where surgeons, physicians, PAs, and NPs come together to discuss cutting-edge literature and share practical insights for better patient outcomes.

📍 Location: Silver King Coastal Kitchen at the Luminary Hotel – Ft. Myers
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 6–8 p.m.
📖 Topic: See a live demonstration of the latest technology from Naviswiss used to achieve the outcomes highlighted in this article>> https://bit.ly/JCNOV25ARTICLE
🗣️ Presenter: Team from Naviswiss

What to expect:
✔ CME-style peer-to-peer discussion
✔ Collaboration with colleagues from Naples to Sarasota
✔ Practical insights to elevate your orthopedic practice
👉 RSVP required: Register online at https://institute-mobility-longevity.org/.../journal-club/ or email JC@I-M-L.org
Hosted by Naviswiss

11/07/2025

I am proud to welcome Dr. Luciano Ramires, M.D., as the new Ortho Florida Reconstruction Fellow with the Institute for Mobility and Longevity (IML) at Gardner Orthopedics in Fort Myers, Florida.

We proudly train the next generation of orthopedic surgeons through the Ortho-Florida Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, in partnership with the Institute for Mobility & Longevity. An orthopedic fellow is a board-certified or board-eligible surgeon who has already completed orthopedic residency and now dedicates a focused year to mastering complex hip and knee replacement techniques.

For our patients, this means direct access to advanced surgical approaches, the latest implant technologies, and a team committed to continuous learning and excellence in care.

📢We’re excited to welcome Dr. Luciano Ramires, M.D., to the Institute for Mobility and Longevity family as the Ortho Florida Reconstruction Fellow at Gardner Orthopedics in Fort Myers!

Dr. Ramires is an orthopedic surgeon with over 25 years of experience in sports medicine and joint reconstruction. Originally from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, he spent more than two decades caring for athletes — including serving as team physician for a FIFA Club World Cup Champion soccer team — before continuing his advanced fellowship training in the U.S.

He’s passionate about helping patients move better and live longer, reflecting IML’s mission to support lifelong mobility and wellness. Outside of medicine, Dr. Ramires enjoys tennis, soccer, beach tennis, Brazilian barbecue, and time with family by the ocean. 🌊

Join us in giving him a warm welcome to Southwest Florida! 💪

📄Read full press release- https://bit.ly/DrRamires

10/10/2025

Don't miss this month's Journal Club on Wednesday, Oct. 15!

⚕ Orthopaedic Colleagues — Join Us for Journal Club on Wednesday!

Looking to stay sharp on the latest in fracture care and connect with peers across Southwest Florida?

You’re invited to the Orthopedic Journal Club of Southwest Florida—a monthly gathering where surgeons, physicians, PAs, and NPs come together to discuss cutting-edge literature and share practical insights for better patient outcomes.

📍 Location: The Veranda – Ft. Myers
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, October 15 | 6–8 p.m.
📖 Topic: Learn about Journavx™ — an oral nonopioid indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults.
🗣️ Presenter: Dr. Andrew Noble, M.D.

What to expect:
✔ CME-style peer-to-peer discussion
✔ Collaboration with colleagues from Naples to Sarasota
✔ Practical insights to elevate your orthopedic practice

👉 RSVP required: Register online at https://institute-mobility-longevity.org/research-education/journal-club/ or email JC@I-M-L.org

Hosted by JOURNAVX (suzetrigine)

10/06/2025

Events like the SOA meeting are invaluable—not only for staying current on the latest developments in our field, but also for building the professional connections that help us better serve our patients. We left Marco Island energized and motivated, with fresh ideas to bring back to my own practice.

09/03/2025

✨ I'm thrilled to share that DisasterPlasty 2025 is officially here—kicking off this week at the stunning Scottsdale Resort and Spa by Hilton in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The DisasterPlasty Conference was created to help surgeons navigate complications when they occur—how to avoid, diagnose, and manage them with skill and confidence.

As one of the Conference Directors, I'm excited for a meeting that goes beyond the “good cases” and instead tackles the complicated 5% we often don’t talk about.

Here’s what makes this week unique:
🔹 Hands-on Learning & Open Dialogue – Faculty who are true practitioners, sharing real-world wisdom on infections, tough fractures, and failed joint replacements.
🔹 Immersive, Competitive Format – Interactive sessions and spirited discussions that make learning engaging and memorable.
🔹 Accredited CME – Up to 24.5 hours of CME, accredited by the Current Concepts Institute.
🔹 Networking in a Scenic Desert Oasis – A chance to connect and learn against the beautiful backdrop of Camelback Mountain.
We’ve designed DisasterPlasty to spotlight the complicated, the confounding, and the critical cases that often get overlooked. This is where innovation meets candid conversation—and that’s what makes this week so special.

Here’s to unforgettable learning, open dialogue, and professional growth.

See you in Scottsdale!

>>disasterplasty.org/

08/20/2025

I’m proud to announce that I have joined the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital team in Tampa as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee.

Bringing advanced training from Mass General Hospital in the Harvard system, I will help with reducing wait times, improving efficiency, and expanding access to complex procedures such as revision arthroplasty and prosthetic joint infections.

Key initiatives I’m leading include:
• Building collaboration among Florida VA hospitals to strengthen in-system specialty care
• Introducing smart implant technology to monitor recovery remotely
• Bringing advanced surgical instrumentation from Shukla Medical in St. Petersburg
• Leveraging Tampa VA’s state-of-the-art rehab facilities to help veterans recover faster
• Working with the FIVE Labs center for our residency program.

I am deeply inspired by the team-based, patient-centered culture at the Tampa VA and look forward to advancing orthopedic care for those who served.

>>Read the full news release here: https://drwilliamandrewhodge.com/dr-william-andrew-hodge-joins-the-james-a-haley-veterans-hospital-team/

Send a message to learn more

07/18/2025

🗓️ Apply by August 1 for this NEW Orthopedic Reconstruction Fellowship - https://institute-mobility-longevity.org/about-fellowship/

We are excited to share that we’ve secured additional funding for a second Orthopedic Reconstruction Fellowship hosted at GARDNER ORTHOPEDICS, LLC in Fort Myers, FL!

This new Ortho Florida Reconstruction Fellowship offers advanced training in complex hip & knee reconstruction, minimally invasive techniques, and outpatient arthroplasty.

Ready to elevate your skills, expand your expertise, and advance your career in orthopedic surgery?

✅ Apply by: August 1, 2025
🩺 Start date: August 31, 2025
🔗 Learn more & apply for the IML Fellowship Program: https://institute-mobility-longevity.org/about-fellowship/

12/02/2024

Ahmedabad & Mumbai for Orthopedics