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General Practitioners

Osteoporosis
Arthritis
For young and old alike, our joints are pivotal to every move we make. Our physicians treat a wide range of joint conditions, and perform partial as well as total joint replacement, or arthroplasty. Joint replacement is recommended for a variety of reasons, including the deterioration of the bone, osteoarthritis, inflammatory or rheumatoid arthritis, deformities, or to correct prior surgeries.Â JOI performs the following total joint replacements: Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and Ankle.Â Our physicians are the most experienced total joint replacement specialists in the area.Â Your JOI Physician will help you determine which procedure is best for you.
Fibromyalgia
JOI Rehab does have Therapists who are certified to perform Dry Needling(DN) to support traditional physical therapy protocols. This treatment can be adjunct to traditional treatment of orthopaedic conditions, such as chronic neck and lower back pain, arthritis, sciatica, and fibromyalgia. (Not typically covered by insurance) Watch thisÂ VIDEO Â to learn more aboutÂ
Plantar Fasciitis
Medical Weight Loss
Pediatric Care
The Journal of Pediatrics, and comes from poison control centers. A study finds the rate of poisoning attempts more than doubled among boys and girls.
Primary Care
Our goal is to offer quality orthopedic care available to each patient. Therefore, we work with over 140 health plans, including Aetna, AvMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, CIGNA, Humana, Medicare, Medicare Replacement Plans, Auto, United Health Care, and most other insurance programs. If you are enrolled in a managed care plan, we will make every effort to work with you and your primary care/referring physician in order to satisfy the requirements of the plan.Â JOI and JOI Rehab also participate with several Workers’ Compensation programs.
Family Practice
JOI Rehab has announced a new program to “fast track” back or spine patients. With Fast Track, patients with back pain or a spinal injury can come to physical therapy directly. They simply need a prescription from a primary care or family practice doctor. Â This new program will allow patients to start physical therapy quicker. In many cases, they can begin physical therapy without a prescription.
Emergency Care
Athletic trainers must also work under the direction of a physician and within their state practice act. Athletic trainers have a background in: acute care and assessment of injuries and illnesses; exercise physiology; anatomy and physiology; kinesiology; biomechanics; nutritional aspects of injury, pathology of illness, pharmacology, psychosocial intervention and referral; strength training and reconditioning; therapeutic exercise and rehabilitative techniques; and therapeutic modalities. They possess the added skills necessary to evaluate injuries on the field and determine if the athlete needs to be transported to the emergency room, seen in the office by a doctor, or treated conservatively by the athletic trainer at the school.

Internal Medicine
Jacksonville Jaguars Internal Medicine Physician and Internal Medicine/Sports Medicine Physician at the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute in Jacksonville, Florida.
Endoscopy
The hand and wrist have small joints that work together to produce motion. Therefore one small problem in the hand can affect the easiest of tasks. If you suffer from pain in your hand it could be arthritis or nerve damage resulting from trauma. If you are an athlete, you may experience increased pain from an injury in your fingers, wrist or arm. At JOI, we can help. The doctor may first perform an endoscopy, an insertion of a tiny camera, for diagnosis. Treatments can include nerve grafts or fracture â€“specific implants. If you need an appointment with a hand or wrist doctor, please call 904-564-2000 or schedule online.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand therapy is the specialization of evaluating and treating injuries and conditions of the upper extremity, which consists of shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. The Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute has the most Certified Hand Therapists in the North Florida region. Hand Therapy treats various conditions and diagnoses of the entire Upper Extremity.Â OTs treat trauma, arthritis, infection, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Trigger finger, fractures, tendon injuries, rotator cuff shoulder injuries (RTC), and many other conditions.

Mental Health
There is no single cause to suicide. It most often occurs when stressors exceed current coping abilities of someone suffering from a mental healthÂ condition.
Insomnia
Behavioral Health
Anxiety

Endocrinologist

Diabetes Care

Ultrasound
Dense and loose, irregular with fibers running in multiple directions. In either instance, when damage occurs to tissue, it will often heal in a fibrotic, haphazard manner. It may appear radio-dense under diagnostic ultrasound.
MRI
Please call one of the 5 JOI Physician Offices for: Prescription Refills, Questions for the MD or Medical Assistant, Scheduling Worker’s Comp Appointments, Scheduling Diagnostic Tests(MRI, CT), Scheduling Injections and Cancellations or for Rescheduling.
Radiology
X-Rays

General Surgery
Dr. William Pujadas is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. He is a graduate of Bishop Kenny High School, Oxford College of Emory University and the University of Autonoma de Guadalajara Medical School. He completed his General Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery residency through the University of Florida Jacksonville Hospital Education Program. Dr. Pujadas is board certified and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.Â Dr. Pujadas is a member of the NFL Physician Association and is a Team Physician for Bishop Kenny High School.
Orthopedics
The JOI Fleming Island team of Physicians treat both Adult and Pediatric Orthopaedics. This office is conveniently located off of US-17 in Fleming Island, Florida. To find our office, please walk into the main Building at Baptist Clay Campus and go up to the second floor. Our Orthopedics office will be on your left while JOI Rehab can be found on your right.
Sciatica
Whiplash
Back and neck pain can be excruciating. Back pain can be caused by a weakened vertebrae from osteoporosis causing fractures to occur, degenerative scoliosis, work-related injuries, facet disease, degenerative disc disease, chronic and persistent low back pain and disability. Common conditions producing neck pain are degenerative disc disease, neck strain, whiplash, a herniated disc, or a pinched nerve.
Arthroscopy
Specialties: Elbow, Fracture & Trauma Treatment/Fixation, Hand, Joint Replacement, Shoulder Arthroscopy & Replacement, Shoulder Pain, Sports Medicine, Wrist
Wound Care
Since then, he has been able to treat thousands of patients with acute and chronic pain, headaches, migraines, and other stress related issues. Previously, Nicholas has worked as a Clinical Director, Lymphatic Wound Care provider, and Neuromuscular Therapist for another outpatient rehabilitation facility. Nicholas is very passionate, caring, and committed to providing all patients with the highest quality of patient care.Â In his free time, he enjoys making weekend trips to Disney, hanging out with friends, cooking, and spending quality time with his boyfriend.
Pinched Nerve
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Watch this VIDEO to learn more about Robotic-Guidance with Spinal Fusion Surgery. Minimally invasive surgery with smaller incisions, improved accuracy and outstanding outcomes. We encourage you to do a consult visit with one of our JOI Physicians to determine which procedure is best for YOU!
Joint Replacement
When you have an injury that is keeping you from being able to do what you want to do in life, turn to the name you can trust with Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute. With over 30 experienced, caring, and board certified orthopedicÂ specialists across seven offices in the Jacksonville area, we have an orthopedic doctor near you to help get you back in the game of life. Come see our team of physicians at JOI and let Northeast Florida’s most trusted orthopedic specialists in the area help you find the answers. Our orthopedic specialists will doÂ everything we can to help get you feeling better again. JOI has a comprehensive conservative approach to the treatment of the Back & Neck, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee, and Shoulder.
Bunions
Robotic Surgery
The future is here! Robotic surgery utilizes guidance technology to improve the visibility and precision during Spine Surgery. This gives the surgeon increased predictability with the procedure. Robotic surgery can make a complex spinal fusion a more minimally invasive experience. This can mean smaller incisions, lower risks of complications, and shorter hospital stays. Spinal Fusion Surgery has historically been performed by either freehand Pedicle screw placement or Flouroscopic guidance.
Arthroscopy
Specialties: Elbow, Foot and Ankle, Fracture & Trauma Treatment/Fixation, Joint Replacement, Knee, Knee Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy & Replacement, Shoulder Pain, Sports Medicine
Hip Replacement
Â€œThe second time, I stayed the night after the surgery and then went home!â€ Marilyn said. â€œAnd I could walk right away, without a limp, whereas after the first hip replacement, they wouldnâ€™t allow me to put pressure on it for six weeks.â€
Knee Replacement
There really is no reason to wait to see a JOI Orthopaedic Knee Specialist if you have aching knees and knee pain.Â JOI has taken all of the safety & cleaning precautions to keep our patients and our employees safe.Â Please read more in this article on total knee replacement surgery.
Knee Arthroscopy
Specialties: Fracture & Trauma Treatment/Fixation, Joint Replacement, Knee, Knee Arthroscopy, Knee Replacement, Knee Replacement, MAKO Robot-Assisted Partial Knee Resurfacing, Shoulder Arthroscopy & Replacement, Shoulder Pain, Sports Medicine
Reconstructive Surgery

Cyst
Lesions
Graston TechniqueÂ® (GT) is a unique, evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively and efficiently address soft tissue lesions and fascial restrictions resulting in improved patient outcomes.

Physical Therapists

Sports Medicine
The JOI Sports Medicine Services to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jacksonville Sharks, Jumbo Shrimp, The Axemen, Jacksonville University, Florida State College Jacksonville, Bishop Snyder, Bishop Kenny, Bolles, Episcopal, Atlantic Coast, Paxon, Fernandina Beach, Hilliard and the Police Athletic League.Â To schedule a new patient appointment with a JOI Sports Medicine Physician, please call 904-JOI-2000 or schedule online.Â
Physical Therapy
Our dedicated team of physicians at JOI Nassau are dedicated to serving all of your orthopaedic and rehabilitation needs. The JOI Nassau office is on the Baptist Nassau Campus, in the Medical Office Building. When walking in, take the elevator on the right to the third floor. Our physician office and physical therapy center are on the right and down the hall.Â At JOI Nassau, we have made it convenient for you to see the physician and receive physical therapy in the same location.Â Our physician office and physical therapy center share the same waiting room.Â Finally, please give us a call to schedule an appointment at the MD or Rehab Center.Â
Occupational Therapy
Additionally, if you are looking to get the independence you had before your injury, we offer Occupational Therapy through one of our fully licensed Occupational Therapists (OT). Our OTâ€™s work in conjunction with our Physical Therapists to help our patients not only recover from their injuries, but return to the daily activities they are used to performing.Â Most of our OTâ€™s are also Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) who specialize in evaluating and treating injuries and conditions of the upper extremity (shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand).Â Please watch this video of the JOI Rehab Fast Track Spine Program.
Frozen Shoulder
There are several shoulder conditions which can occur without a known injury.Â The quick answer is shoulder pain can be caused by repetitive activities or overhead activities.Â Bursitis, tendonitis and frozen shoulder are all examples of shoulder pain without an known injury.Â JOI has skilled orthopedic shoulder physicians to give you a proper diagnosis, treatment plan and an excellent outcome.Â We have the most experienced group of orthopedic shoulder surgeons in the state of Florida.
Tennis Elbow
The following is a listing of the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Physicians who specialize in the treatment of elbow pain and injuries to the elbow.Â You can schedule an appointment by calling 904-JOI-2000, schedule online or click on schedule an appointment.
Shoulder Pain
Flatfoot Correction
Ankle Sprain
Â€œThe JOI Rehab Sports Center has been fantastic! I have never had an injury such as this recent severe ankle sprain. JOI Rehabâ€™s Sports Center has brought substantial stability back to my ankle and the rest of my body in order to reduce the stress on my ankle with activities in order to attempt to reduce risk of future injury/re-injury of my ankle. I have learned what needs to improve in other parts of my body to help reduce the chance of another ankle sprain like this one. Here at JOI Rehabâ€™s Sports Center they show their passion for the work they do with the time, effort and energy spent with each of their patients.
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Manual Therapy
We recognize there are options in the marketplace. However, GT is the originator of IASTM in the manual therapy industry and has perfected the technique during the past 20+ years. With a commitment to very high standards, GT is a strong advocate for proper education. Revision of course materials is constantly occuring to reflect the latest research and industry best practices.
Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Achilles Tendonitis
Ankle Instability
Ankle Sprain
Ankle injuries happen to people of all ages. Whether you injure your ankle by walking on uneven surfaces or working in the yard, treatment should not be ignored. Injuries to the ankle are defined by the kind of tendon, ligament, bone or tissue that is impaired.
Bunions Problems
Flat Feet
Hammertoes
If youâ€™re experiencing foot pain, life can be miserable, especially if you have a bunion, claw toe, a stubborn injury or flat foot deformity. This can lead to difficulty in walking and other outdoor activities. Some patients have arthritis or nerve damage resulting from trauma. Athletes may have pain from injury. Proper treatment for an injured foot or ankle is key. Fractures are one of the most common injuries to the foot and ankle. Seeking medical help is the first defense to relieving pain.Â JOI has identified 5 Foot and Ankle Symptoms You Should Not Ignore.
Heel Spurs
Foot Pain
Metatarsalgia
Foot Orthotics
Matt was also Head Athletic Trainer for Bishop Kenny High School from 1999 to 2005. He specializes in throwing and running biomechanics, foot orthotics fabrication, biomechanical analysis (throwing, running), and soft tissue mobilization using the Graston Technique (Level II trained). Currently, Matt is the Site Coordinator of JOI Rehabilitation â€“ San Marco office.
Plantar Fasciitis
Whether you are suffering from back issues (sciatica, scoliosis, or lower back pain), joint pain (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis) or injuries resulting from athletic activity (plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, knee pain), JOI has 12 physical therapy clinics conveniently located in Jacksonville and Northeast FL who specialize in orthopedic rehab.
Podiatric Surgery
JOI has several board certified foot and ankle doctors who can help you. Take the first step on the road to a pain free recovery and Call 904-JOI-2000 or schedule online. There is no need to live with foot or ankle pain anymore. Our team of physicians work closely with our therapists so that you will have the best outcome. From conservative care to complex orthopaedic foot surgery, JOI and JOI Rehab can help you get back to the things you love.

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