Florida Joint and Spine Institute

08/11/2025

Congratulations, Dr. Dos Santos!
Your dedication continues to inspire us! 💙

08/11/2025

Your knees carry you through many journeys in life, but as we age or overuse these joints, they begin to show signs of wear and tear. There are things you can do to keep your knees healthy and preserve your mobility throughout your life.

One in 10 seniors develop osteoarthritis in one or both knees. Learn how to keep your knees healthy no matter your age.

08/01/2025

Trusted Care for Injured Workers !!

At Florida Joint & Spine Institute, we’re dedicated to helping injured workers recover and return to work safely and efficiently.

+ Board-Certified Physicians
+ Personalized Treatment Plans
+ State-of-the-Art Technology
+ Same-Day Forms & Medical Notes Within 24–48 Hours

We specialize in comprehensive joint and spine care in a patient-focused environment, making communication easy and care reliable.

📍 Serving Sebring & Winter Haven
📞 Need more info? Contact us today!

07/30/2025

We’re Hiring!
Join our growing team at Florida Joint & Spine Institute!

**Bilingual Medical Assistant & Marketing Specialist – Support patient care and help grow our community outreach. Ideal for someone organized, compassionate, and creative. 📍 Locations: Sebring & Winter Haven

** Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – Work alongside our pain management team providing safe, expert care for procedures. Must be licensed and experienced. 📍 Location: Sebring

Apply today and make a difference!

📧 Send your resume to this link
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Florida-Joint-&-Spine-Institute,-P.a/jobs

07/28/2025

Interventional pain management in an orthopaedic setting specializes in the treatment of painful disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system. Our goal is to improve quality of life through utilizing safe, effective, and advanced treatment modalities for long-term alleviation of pain and suffering.

07/21/2025

When it comes to medications for chronic pain, there are seemingly countless choices out there. How do you know what pain medication is right for you?

Narcotics, antiseizure medications, and even antidepressants can be used to treat chronic pain. Learn more about popular options, how they are used, and why.

07/17/2025

👋 Say hello to our newest orthopedic ally!

Meet Daiana Oppecini, PA-C, a board-certified Physician Assistant with specialized training in hand & wrist surgery and a heart for patient-centered care. Fluent in Spanish and dedicated to helping you move pain-free, Daiana can’t wait to welcome you at your next visit.

Drop a 💙 to welcome her, and tap the link in bio to book your appointment today!

07/14/2025

We Offer Self-Pay Pricing Options! Ofrecemos opciones de pagos por cuenta propia!
We are pleased to offer a self-pay bundled option for patients who wish to pay directly for their healthcare.

Florida Joint & Spine Institute is able to offer direct pricing to patients who have high deductibles, are not in network or who may not have insurance.

We are able to offer this pricing to self-pay patients when payment is made in full at the time of service.

Call (863) 385-2222 or visit our website to schedule your visit.

Llámenos (863)3852222 o visite nuestra website.

07/07/2025

Telemedicine appointments available Monday - Saturday!

Thats right, we offer virtual visits. Covered by most insurance, you can meet and consult with our doctors via video.

Call (863) 385-2222 or visit our website to schedule your visit.

07/04/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from Florida Joint & Spine!

🎇 Please note we’ll be closed Friday, July 4 and back to serve you Monday, July 7.

Have a safe, pain-free holiday weekend, we’ll see you soon!

06/30/2025

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.

06/16/2025

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.