Each patient is unique, so we're committed to providing individualized treatment that's right for you. Our lead orthopedic doctor, Dr. John Atwater, is accepting new patients. Let's get moving! An expert in the diagnosis and treatment of spine conditions, Dr. Atwater is one of the top 50 spinal surgeons in America.
His passion and expertise for helping those suffering from spinal conditions and his holistic approach to orthopedics set him apart. His commitment to helping those in pain has allowed him to provide compassionate and effective care. Dr. John Atwater is an esteemed spine specialist, but he and his team have an extensive list of orthopedic specialties under their collective belt as well.
His passion and expertise for helping those suffering from spinal conditions and his holistic approach to orthopedics set him apart. His commitment to helping those in pain has allowed him to provide compassionate and effective care. Dr. John Atwater is an esteemed spine specialist, but he and his team have an extensive list of orthopedic specialties under their collective belt as well.
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This condition, also called "ulnar nerve entrapment, " happens to the ulnar nerve in your elbow. This nerve travels along the inner side of your elbow and down to your hand. It's the nerve that makes the jolt you feel when you bump your "funny bone." This condition, commonly called tennis elbow, is an inflammation of the tendons that connect the muscles of the forearm to the elbow.
The Achilles tendons are thick and powerful bands of fibrous tissue. They connect your calf muscles to your heel bones. The tendons help you walk, run and jump. And that means they are under a lot of stress, making injuries to the Achilles tendons common. Ligaments are fibrous, elastic bands of tissue that connect and stabilize the bones.
The hip joint is one of the largest weight-bearing joints in the body. This ball-and-socket joint allows the leg to move and rotate while keeping the body stable and balanced. Let's take a closer look at the main parts of the hip joint's anatomy. This is a weakening and collapse of the bone in the head of your femur.
The anterior cruciate ligament, commonly called the ACL, is a thick, elastic band of tissue that runs from the bottom of the femur to the top of the tibia. It helps stabilize the knee joint. The ACL can become stretched or torn when the knee is twisted or hyperextended. For reasons that are not. This is a swelling of a fluid-filled sac called a "bursa."
This condition, also called AC joint arthrosis, is a degeneration of the joint at the top of the shoulder where the acromion meets the clavicle. Tendons are strong bands of tissue that connect muscle to bone. With this injury, one of the tendons anchoring your biceps muscle is torn. It may be torn partially or completely.
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Hannah Simpson
Nov 05, 2019
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I have been a patient of Dr. Atwater's since 2015. After a car accident left me needing multiple complex lumbar spine surgeries, he was the only surgeon I was willing to let operate on me at the age of 32. He is a skilled, empathetic and personable physician. The "backbone" of his practice, is his nurse, Kara Mace. I have required high levels of medical attention in the past 4 years and would not have been able to overcome the many obstacles in my path, had it not been for her. She gives every patient her personal and professional attention, with a smile on her face. She is attentive, informative
Alex De Guzman
Sep 26, 2019
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Stacey Renee
Sep 12, 2019
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I was in a car accident exactly 2 weeks ago Today. 10/13/19
I’ve had nothing but bad luck trying to find a Dr in general on such short notice, let alone a specialist! A Dr who specializes in spine treatment and pain., not a P.A. or N.P.
I am on a 14 day time frame with the other parties insurance co. Otherwise my medical coverage goes down significantly.
On top of being in such excruciating pain from this accident, to add insult to injury I am a full time cosmetologist and work 10-12 hour- 5 days a week standing on my feet behind the chair, and I run a business that I just can’t walk away
I’ve had nothing but bad luck trying to find a Dr in general on such short notice, let alone a specialist! A Dr who specializes in spine treatment and pain., not a P.A. or N.P.
I am on a 14 day time frame with the other parties insurance co. Otherwise my medical coverage goes down significantly.
On top of being in such excruciating pain from this accident, to add insult to injury I am a full time cosmetologist and work 10-12 hour- 5 days a week standing on my feet behind the chair, and I run a business that I just can’t walk away
Kelly Barbera
Jul 25, 2019
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I had what I thought to be a spasm in my back, and by the next few days I had severe pain running down my leg, so I went to the walk in clinic and they recommended I follow up with Dr. Atwater, so I did. I got an appointment the very same week. By this time , I was in excruciating pain, I couldn’t sit down for more then a minute or 2, and sleeping was not even in the picture. They suggested I have injections in my back to alleviate some of the pain, to which I did and it only helped for a matter of hours. Dr Atwater then suggested surgery and I jumped at it, because I couldn’t bare going on
Mikey Anthony
Apr 16, 2019
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Shani Combs Jordan
Jan 01, 2019
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Dr. Atwater is truly an amazing surgeon. I have never felt a surgeon was more prepared for a surgery. His approach was so comprehensive and in my best interest. His attention to the smallest details was amazing. His bedside manner is impeccable! He really cares for his patients and their outcome. He explains in detail the procedure and I’m so grateful to have been referred to him. Thank you so much Dr. Atwater!’
Betty Schaeffer
Jul 21, 2018
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Dorothy LadyOz Hazlewood
Jul 13, 2018
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Sherri Sproch
Jun 11, 2018
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There are no words to express our gratitude to Dr. Atwater for giving my husband back quality of life in 2014. Dr. Atwater had just arrived in Vero Beach. My husband was in such horrific shape with his back condition. Dr. Atwater performed extensive back surgery on my husband in 2014. Indian River County is so fortunate to have this stellar… surgeon and human being in our area. Other physicians in this area could learn the definition of bedside manner and excellence in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Atwater, again, Thank You for being you...Fabulous Surgeon and human being...We recommend you to