PERSONALIZED ORTHOPEDICS OF THE PALM BEACHES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Eric K. Lee is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee arthritis treatment and joint reconstruction. He pursued a specialized fellowship in advanced hip and knee replacement at the prestigious Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital, where some of today's major joint replacement advances were developed. He has training in less invasive techniques, full and partial replacements, robotics, and custom implants. He trained in a five-year orthopedic surgery program at the University of Michigan during residency. Prior to that, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania medical school, where he also completed a PhD in cancer biology and cellular signaling. Dr. Lee utilizes his dual physician-scientist training to approach clinical problem scientifically, while also listening and focusing on patients' needs in order to truly practice the art of medicine.
Dr. Lee believes that optimal treatment of orthopedic conditions like hip and knee arthritis is predicated upon effective communication between the physician and patient. As such, he understands that for most patients, surgical hip or knee replacement is a last resort, and will only proceed when both the patient and he himself believe it is in the patient's best interest. Consistent with the philosophy of the Personalized Orthopedics Physicians, he adopts a conservative approach and delivers care in a manner that is safe, effective, and efficient. Ultimately, the therapeutic alignment that patients achieve with Dr. Lee involves patients understanding their diagnosis and treatment options, enabling them to act in their own best interests.
Dr. Gregory M. Martin (founder of Personalized Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches) is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee arthritis and other painful disorders. He has advanced fellowship training in reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee from Harvard Medical School. His five-year orthopaedic surgery residency was completed at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has learned from many of the pioneers in hip and knee replacement and was educated at several of the most prestigious hospitals in the country for joint replacement surgery (Boston: Brigham and Women's Hospital and New England Baptist Hospital. New York: Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center). He received his medical doctorate summa cum laude from the State University of New York and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, the elite medical honor society. He earned his bachelor of science at the University of Miami, where he developed his love of the Florida lifestyle.
Although Dr. Martin has extensive training and experience with state-of-the-art surgical options, he always recommends this as a last resort. He regularly treats patients with non-operative measures including medications, injections, physical therapy, and bracing. He provides insight on nutritional supplements, as well. When non-operative treatments fail, Dr. Martin discusses all available elective surgical options. He has extensive experience in less invasive hip and knee replacement (total and partial), arthroscopy, osteotomies, cartilage replacement, and joint preserving surgery. He has special expertise in complex revision/failed total hip and knee surgery. His current focus and research interest is in "fast-recovery" hip and knee replacement.
He has presented and taught at national meetings and has authored numerous publications and book chapters on hip and knee replacement. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, a selective group of high-volume joint replacement surgeons. He is currently Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at JFK Medical Center and is leading the development of a world-class joint replacement center. His mission is to be a caring, compassionate physician and surgeon and to provide successful outcomes for his patients.
Job Titles:
- Certified Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
Dr. Jennifer Tucker is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon. She completed most of her training at the University of Louisville; however, she completed her fellowship at the University of California - Irvine as well as an additional traveling fellowship in Zurich, Switzerland.
Dr. Tucker believes that hand surgery is the ultimate combination of art and medicine. She trained with the forefathers of hand surgery and quickly learned to respect the complexity and beauty of our hands. Dr. Tucker also spent time learning microvascular techniques and complex shoulder reconstruction, as well as performing biomechanical research. Her exceptional training has provided her with innovative technical skills to provide high-quality care for patients.
Her practice focuses on conditions that affect the hands and upper extremities. We believe optimum outcomes are the result of an integrated health care team. Dr. Tucker will tailor your treatment and maximize your recovery to ensure you feel that your treatment has been a success.
Working with patients that have physical limitations has provided her a foundation of gratitude, and she firmly believes that staying strong physically is integral in staying strong mentally. Physical or occupational therapy is oftentimes critical in restoring or maintaining strength in recovery. Dr. Tucker looks forward to becoming a part of your healthcare team.
Dr. Matthew Wolfson is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy. He grew up in Long Island, New York and later attended the University of Miami graduating high honors with a BS in Neurobiology and minors in both Business and Chemistry. He earned his medical degree at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando. Dr. Wolfson then completed a prestigious 5-year Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Boston University Medical Center working closely with his mentor, world-renowned orthopaedic trauma surgeon and future American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS) president, Dr. Paul Tornetta III.
Following the completion of residency, Dr. Wolfson spent an additional year completing a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. During that year he trained in complex knee and shoulder procedures focusing on minimally invasive techniques and arthroscopy. In addition, he was an official medical provider and co-team physician for all University of Miami athletics as well as for the Miami Marlins major league baseball team.
Through the use of advanced open and arthroscopic surgical techniques Dr. Wolfson focuses on restoring damaged joints, ligaments and bones in the shoulder, elbow and knee. Dr. Wolfson cares for athletes of all ages, beginning from adolescence through adulthood and at all levels of participation, from the weekend warrior to the high school, collegiate and professional athlete. He believes in a comprehensive approach to patient care, including utilization of physical therapy and conservative management to explore all alternatives of treatment before surgery is considered.
Dr. Wolfson has a special interest in performing quadricep tendon autograft ACL reconstruction using a modern, innovative, minimally invasive, all-inside technique. He also has a clinical interest in knee ligament injuries, cartilage preservation and restoration, meniscus injury, patellar instability, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability and labral tears, pectoralis and distal biceps tendon rupture, shoulder arthritis, and elbow injuries. Dr. Wolfson is trained in joint replacement surgery and fracture care.
Dr. Wolfson is an active member of numerous academic societies including the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). He is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care with the highest level of compassion and expertise. He is currently affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital, West Boca Medical Center, Bethesda Hospitals (East and West), Boca Raton Outpatient Surgery and Laser Center, Delray Beach Surgical Suites and Baptist Health Surgery Center at South Palm.
Dr. Wolfson and his wife have two children and are active in the Boca Raton and surrounding communities. He enjoys cycling, tennis and golf. He looks forward to giving back and contributing to the outstanding South Florida community.
As a physiatrist, Dr. Michael Baskin specializes in diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of pain-related spinal disorders. He is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), as well as interventional pain management since 2004. He uses his comprehensive spine and musculoskeletal training to determine the appropriate line of treatment for a variety of spinal conditions. Specializing in interventional spine treatments, he offers fluoroscopic spinal injections to eliminate spine-related pain and restore normal activities and function.
Dr. Michael Baskin has been in practice for more than 13 years and ran a very busy academic practice at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, where he was head of the international spine/pain program while maintaining his academic appointment as an associate professor at Florida international University School of Medicine. Dr. Baskin has performed tens of thousands of spinal procedures to help patients recover from back and neck pain and get back to their favorite activities. His practice serves as a referral center for general and complex non-surgical spinal problems in the region.
Following his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, he completed additional training in interventional spine and pain procedures, making him an expert in cervical, thoracic and lumbar procedures as well as a leading expert in advanced neuromodulation, neurotomy, discography and intradiscal procedures. He is an expert in treating thoracic and lumbar compression fractures. He performs kyphoplasty procedures right here in our in-office procedure suite.
Dr. Baskin also provides care of non-spinal musculoskeletal disorders, such as hip, shoulder, and elbow pain, as well as postoperative total knee arthroplasty pain.
Loni Cohen earned her masters in physician assistant studies from FIU in Miami, FL. She earned her bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. She has practiced in Family Medicine and Orthopedics.
As a physician assistant, she is a state-licensed health care provider who assumes an integral role in patient management, both in the office and the operating room, under the supervising physicians. She is a compassionate provider who holds the care of her patients in the highest regard.
William (Bill) Ulrich graduated from the Touro College Physician Assistant Program in 2002 and received his bachelor's degree in physician's assistant medicine. He also held a degree as an interventional radiological technologist prior to becoming a physician assistant.
Mr. Ulrich has over ten years of experience in the field of orthopedic surgery, with a special interest in hip and knee replacement. As a physician assistant, he is a state-licensed health care provider who assumes an integral role in patient management, both in the office and the operating room, under the supervision of Dr. Martin. Bill is a very experienced and valued member of the Preferred Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches professional health care team and is dedicated to providing excellence in orthopedics.