Meet Advanced Ambulatory Surgery Center Physicians
Dr. Andrew Joshua Appel
Specialty: Neck, Back, and Spine Injuries and Disease
Dr. Andrew Joshua Appel is an orthopedic surgeon certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He specializes in the treatment of neck, back, and spine injuries and disease. He has performed a variety of surgical procedures including hip and knee replacements and spinal cord reconstructive surgery. Throughout his career, he has treated a myriad of orthopedic defects such as spondylitis, spinal cord tumors, degenerative diseases, orthopedic trauma, and fractures. He also has a special interest in minimally invasive and muscle-sparing approaches to orthopedic medicine.
Dr. Michael A. Thomas
Specialty: Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Skull Base and Endoscopic Brain Surgery
Dr. Michael A. Thomas is a board-certified neurosurgeon who practices general neurosurgery with a specialty in minimally invasive spine surgery, skull base, and endoscopic brain surgery. He treats conditions and diseases affecting the nervous system, which includes the brain, spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Dr. Thomas has been referred to as a patient-focused professional and a conscientious and skilled neurosurgeon by his colleagues. He is certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Surgeons with a Neurosurgical discipline and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.
Dr. Chris McCarthy
Specialty: Orthopedics and Emergency Medicine
Dr. Chris McCarthy is a board-certified and Ivy League trained orthopedic spine surgeon, who brings a unique combination of skills to our practice. As one of the only physicians in the nation trained in both Orthopedic Surgery and Emergency Medicine, Dr. McCarthy has extensive experience in managing all aspects of the spine, orthopedic, and general medical care. His background gives him unique insight into managing even the most medically and surgically complex patients.
Raised in northern NJ, Dr. McCarthy attended Princeton University graduating magna cum laude. He then got his MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School followed by his initial residency training in Emergency Medicine at Harvard.
Dr. Barry Schapiro
Specialty: Arthroscopic Knee, Shoulder, Hip, Ankle and Wrist Surgery, as well as Complex Ligament Reconstruction and Total Knee, Hip, and Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Dr. Barry E. Schapiro specializes in arthroscopic knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and wrist surgery, as well as complex ligament reconstruction and total knee, hip, and shoulder replacement surgery. He has extensive training in orthopedic traumatology and management of extremity trauma and fractures. Dr. Schapiro utilizes advanced cartilage and joint preserving techniques and minimally invasive procedures to get his patients back to their active lifestyles.
Dr. Monica McPhail-Pruitt
Specialty: Anesthesia Services and Perioperative Pain Management
Dr. Monica McPhail-Pruitt is an anesthesiologist and pain management physician. She is an important part of our surgical team. Dr. McPhail-Pruitt’s expertise in anesthesiology makes many of the team’s diagnostic and therapeutic procedures possible. She administers anesthesia services and provides perioperative pain management to our patients.
Dr. David Cowin
Specialty: Orthopedics, Adult Reconstructive Joint Surgeon
Dr. David Cowin is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist. He graduated with honors from the University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1998. Having more than 19 years of diverse experiences, specializing in orthopedic surgery...
Dr. Raul A. Rodas
Specialty: Back Injuries, Spinal Fractures, Head and Neck Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, and Neurosurgery
Dr. Raul A. Rodas is board certified in neurology and neurosurgery and is licensed in Florida, Kentucky, and California. He has special expertise in a number of areas including back injuries, spinal fractures, head and neck disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, and neurosurgery. Dr. Rodas is the Founder and Director of The Neurohealth Center, which is devoted to treating a variety of neurological disorders.
Dr. Placer MD, ABPM, ABPMRInterventional Pain Specialist
Javier A. Placer, MD, a Physiatrist with The Spine and Scoliosis Center and with Specialized Rehabilitation Physicians Group. He is Double Board Certified in Spinal Cord Injury Pain Management Specialist and Double Certified in Interventional Pain Management and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
He holds over 17 years of experience in physical medicine, pain management, rehabilitation, injectable pain-relief treatment, electrodiagnostic medicine, and sports medicine.
Dr. Vincent Popa
Specialty: Pain Management
Dr. Vincent Popa received his medical education at the prestigious University of Medicine Carol Davila in Bucharest. Upon graduation, he started his residency and internships at the University of Arkansas with rotations in emergency medicine, internal medicine, plastic surgery, and more. He finished his time in Arkansas at the University of Arkansas's Children's Hospital as an Anesthesiology resident (CA-1 and CA-2). He completed his residency (CA-2 and CA-3)at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Jeffrey Kugler
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Jeffrey L. Kugler is Board Certified by The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery as an Orthopedic Surgeon. Doctor Kugler is a Total Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Specialist. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL...