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Christopher “Chris” James, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Specialists. He is proud to serve patients throughout Palm Harbor, Florida. 

A Tampa native, Dr. James is a graduate of Jesuit High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University, where he played for the football team as a wide receiver. He went on to complete medical school at Saint George’s University in Grenada, West Indies, and in select New York City area hospitals.

Dr. James completed orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of Missouri - Columbia, followed by a fellowship in hip and knee replacement in Chicago’s Northshore University Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. James has had extensive training in all aspects of both operative and nonoperative orthopedics. His primary interest is adult hip and knee reconstructive surgery that entails both primary and revision procedures. At Orthopedic Specialists, Dr. James performs a variety of procedures, including hip and knee replacements, knee arthroscopy, periprosthetic fracture surgery, and knee and joint injections, to name a few. 

He has been trained in the most advanced joint replacement surgery, including computer- and robotic-assisted techniques that allow for enhanced recovery and improved function. Dr. James uses minimally invasive approaches for his knee replacements and both muscle-sparing direct anterior as well as a mini posterior hip approach.

In his spare time, Dr. James enjoys trying to impress his friends and family with his culinary skills. As a former Purdue football wide receiver, he enjoys cheering for all Boilermakers sports. He also is a fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Scott Brotherton, MD, at Orthopedic Specialists in Palm Harbor, Florida, is an accomplished orthopedic surgeon with a military background. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham for his undergraduate training, then earned his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. 

Dr. Brotherton completed his surgical internship at Orlando Regional Medical Center and moved to upstate New York for his orthopedic residency at Albany Medical Center, where he focused heavily on orthopedic trauma and arthroplasty.

After completing his residency, Dr. Brotherton started his service in the United States Air Force. For his first assignment at Osan Air Base in South Korea, he provided orthopedic care to over 10,000 active duty soldiers and their dependents. During his service in the Air Force, he attained the rank of major and was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for his excellent service overseas. Dr. Brotherton then returned to his native Florida and completed his military service at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida’s panhandle. 

In his pursuit of higher learning, Dr. Brotherton completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Florida. There he further honed his surgical skill and knowledge studying with well-known orthopedic surgeon, Dr. James Andrews while treating professional and community athletes. 

During his training, Dr. Brotherton has treated athletes on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos minor league baseball team, on colleges and university teams such as Auburn University, Tuskegee University, and the University of West Florida, and also on many local high school teams. 

He believes in forward thinking and applies his training and skills gained during his time in the military and fellowship training to help his patients of all ages and at all levels of competition at Orthopedic Specialists.

Dr. Taylor was born in New England, but his family relocated to the Florida panhandle near the end of his childhood.  He later attended the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama, after being awarded a highly competitive scholarship granting early acceptance into medical school. He graduated cum laude and stayed at the University of South Alabama to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery. In furthering his education, he completed a one-year residency in complex foot and ankle surgery at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee. 

Dr. Taylor learned new techniques and also shared his training with others by giving lectures and writing research papers, book chapters, and medical articles focusing on lower extremity care and treatment. 

During residency, he studied general orthopedics focusing on general trauma including fractures of the hips, knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows, and wrists. He also studied arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, and how to care for common orthopedic problems in the spine, pelvis, and upper and lower extremities.  

While at Campbell Clinic, Dr. Taylor honed his skills further in sports medicine, joint replacement, deformity correction, and ligament reconstruction for lower extremities. He also trained in arthroscopic surgery, cartilage regenerative procedures, minimally invasive surgery, and fracture care. 

With his knowledge in both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, Dr. Taylor provides patients with many alternatives to returning to their normal lives. 

Dr. Taylor joined Orthopedic Specialists in Palm Harbor in 2017 to continue delivering outstanding orthopedic care to all patients. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing the guitar, and outdoor water sports and recreation.

Michael Clare, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and foot and ankle surgery specialist at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Dr. Clare attended Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology. He then attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine for his medical degree. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, followed by a foot and ankle surgery/lower extremity trauma fellowship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute.

Dr. Clare specializes in foot and ankle surgery and lower extremity trauma/reconstruction, including ankle replacement. He served as Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery from 2002-2005. In 2005 he returned to Tampa to join the Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) where he practiced and served as Director of Fellowship Education, and later Fellowship Director for the FOI Foot and Ankle Fellowship until December 2018. 

He returned to his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska in January 2019, and worked for Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, before returning to Florida to join 360 Orthopedics. He remains Course Director for the Current Solutions in Foot & Ankle Surgery Course held annually in Tampa since 2008. He has presented lectures and research at over 100 meetings and instructional courses, and has published over 70 research articles, book chapters, and abstracts. He has been included on the list of Best Doctors in America since 2011. Dr. Clare is married with three grown children, and is an avid golfer.

Meet Dr. Clare's Team

Peyton Maggio - Surgery Scheduler for Established Patients

Jeffrey A. Silverstein, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and hip and knee reconstruction specialist at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida. He specializes in general orthopedics and joint replacement. 

Dr. Silverstein earned his Bachelor of Science in biology at Indiana University. He then attended medical school at West Virginia University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Illinois/Chicago Medical Center, followed by a hip and knee reconstruction fellowship at Florida Orthopedic Institute. 

As an advocate for improving the quality of life for his patients, Dr. Silverstein believes that open communication between physicians and patients is key to successful outcomes. He is trained in the latest techniques for orthopedic care of hip and knee replacements, including direct anterior hip replacements and traumatic fractures. His patients are offered both surgical and non-surgical options. When surgery is necessary, Dr. Silverstein may perform less invasive techniques including muscle-sparing incisions, partial knee replacements, robotic-assisted technology, and custom patient-specific implants.

Dr. Silverstein hails from West Virginia, now living in Florida with his wife and two children. He enjoys staying active with cross-training, cycling, tennis, skiing, golf, and international travel.

Meet Dr. Silverstein's Team

Kristina Gomes - Physician Assistant  

Shaun Long - Surgery Scheduler for Established Patients

Steven M. Page, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Dr. Page specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and shoulder and knee joint replacements.

Dr. Page earned his Bachelor of Arts in Zoology from Miami University in Florida. He completed his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio, where he was also named valedictorian. He then completed his orthopedic residency at the University of South Carolina, followed by an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the renowned UHZ Sports Medicine Institute at the University of Miami.

During his Fellowship, Dr. Page was the team physician for numerous athletes from the Miami Hurricanes, Miami Dolphins, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Locally, he is the sports medicine physician for the Sarasota High School Sailors. Dr. Page treats patients of all ages with an interest in both young and aging athletes. He is trained in the most advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, however, often uses many nonsurgical treatments including PRP and Stem Cells. 

Dr. Page will always discuss all available options with his patients, and treats every patient the way he would treat a family member.

Dr. Page enjoys spending his free time with his wife and two young children.  He enjoys beach activities with his children, boating, and is an avid scuba diver.

Meet Dr. Page's Team

Joie Stadelinkas - Physician Assistant

Angela Evans - Surgery Scheduler for Established Patients

Jeffrey A. Silverstein, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and hip and knee reconstruction specialist at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida. He specializes in general orthopedics and joint replacement. 

Dr. Silverstein earned his Bachelor of Science in biology at Indiana University. He then attended medical school at West Virginia University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Illinois/Chicago Medical Center, followed by a hip and knee reconstruction fellowship at Florida Orthopedic Institute. 

As an advocate for improving the quality of life for his patients, Dr. Silverstein believes that open communication between physicians and patients is key to successful outcomes. He is trained in the latest techniques for orthopedic care of hip and knee replacements, including direct anterior hip replacements and traumatic fractures. His patients are offered both surgical and non-surgical options. When surgery is necessary, Dr. Silverstein may perform less invasive techniques including muscle-sparing incisions, partial knee replacements, robotic-assisted technology, and custom patient-specific implants.

Dr. Silverstein hails from West Virginia, now living in Florida with his wife and two children. He enjoys staying active with cross-training, cycling, tennis, skiing, golf, and international travel.

Meet Dr. Silverstein's Team

Kristina Gomes - Physician Assistant  

Shaun Long - Surgery Scheduler for Established Patients

Steven M. Page, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Dr. Page specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and shoulder and knee joint replacements.

Dr. Page earned his Bachelor of Arts in Zoology from Miami University in Florida. He completed his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Ohio, where he was also named valedictorian. He then completed his orthopedic residency at the University of South Carolina, followed by an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the renowned UHZ Sports Medicine Institute at the University of Miami.

During his Fellowship, Dr. Page was the team physician for numerous athletes from the Miami Hurricanes, Miami Dolphins, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Locally, he is the sports medicine physician for the Sarasota High School Sailors. Dr. Page treats patients of all ages with an interest in both young and aging athletes. He is trained in the most advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, however, often uses many nonsurgical treatments including PRP and Stem Cells. 

Dr. Page will always discuss all available options with his patients, and treats every patient the way he would treat a family member.

Dr. Page enjoys spending his free time with his wife and two young children.  He enjoys beach activities with his children, boating, and is an avid scuba diver.

Meet Dr. Page's Team

Joie Stadelinkas - Physician Assistant

Angela Evans - Surgery Scheduler for Established Patients

Michael Clare, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and foot and ankle surgery specialist at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Dr. Clare attended Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology. He then attended the University of Nebraska College of Medicine for his medical degree. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, followed by a foot and ankle surgery/lower extremity trauma fellowship at Florida Orthopaedic Institute.

Dr. Clare specializes in foot and ankle surgery and lower extremity trauma/reconstruction, including ankle replacement. He served as Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery from 2002-2005. In 2005 he returned to Tampa to join the Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) where he practiced and served as Director of Fellowship Education, and later Fellowship Director for the FOI Foot and Ankle Fellowship until December 2018. 

He returned to his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska in January 2019, and worked for Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, before returning to Florida to join 360 Orthopedics. He remains Course Director for the Current Solutions in Foot & Ankle Surgery Course held annually in Tampa since 2008. He has presented lectures and research at over 100 meetings and instructional courses, and has published over 70 research articles, book chapters, and abstracts. He has been included on the list of Best Doctors in America since 2011. Dr. Clare is married with three grown children, and is an avid golfer.

Meet Dr. Clare's Team

Peyton Maggio - Surgery Scheduler for Established Patients