BONE AND JOINT - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Deeptee Jain, MD, is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches. Prior to joining the Center for Bone and Joint Surgery, Dr. Jain was an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis.
Her practice focuses on the evaluation and treatment of degenerative spine conditions, including lumbar and cervical disc herniations, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Jain also specializes in minimally invasive (MIS) spinal procedures and uses traditional approaches when necessary. Dr. Jain attended Duke University School of Medicine and then completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco, where she was awarded Chief Orthopedic Surgery Resident. She went on to receive subspecialized fellowship training in orthopedic spine surgery at New York University Hospital for Joint Disease, where she focused on minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Jain is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a member of the North American Spine Society (where she is also an Advocacy Council Member), the Lumbar Spine Research Society, and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. She is also a reviewer for the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery and a contributor to Forbes.
Job Titles:
- Reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder
Dr. Anand P. Panchal is a board-certified, dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon practicing both sports medicine and surgery of the shoulder, elbow, and knee for adult and pediatric patients. He is currently one of the only dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons in all of southeast Florida. His training started with a rigorous orthopedic surgery residency program in Ohio, followed by two well-renowned fellowships.
Dr. Panchal's first fellowship took place at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, where he assisted in the care of high school, college (Towson State University), and professional-level athletes (Baltimore Ravens, Washington Nationals, and the Baltimore Blast). He then completed a comprehensive upper extremity fellowship at Triangle Orthopaedic Associates in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, where, under the tutelage of Dr. William Mallon and Dr. Julian M. Aldridge, he learned complex shoulder, elbow, and knee procedures.
Dr. Panchal's areas of expertise include:
Shoulder arthroscopy and arthroplasty
Complex shoulder and elbow trauma/reconstruction
ACL reconstruction, meniscal surgery, and arthroscopy of the knee
Elbow arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and ligament reconstruction
All sports-related injuries of the shoulder, elbow, and knee
Dr. Panchal is on staff at Wellington Regional Medical Center, Palms West Hospital, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, and Palms Wellington Surgical Center.
He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Currently, Dr. Panchal serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. He has won numerous awards related to his research, including multiple national awards at the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics' annual meeting. He also won the prestigious AOSSM Aircast Award at the 2013 annual meeting. This project, which has been presented at numerous national orthopedic conferences, focused on a novel technique to treat recurrent shoulder instability.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Panchal has had the privilege of living in numerous metropolitan areas across the United States, due to his training. He spends his free time exercising, playing sports, reading, and spending time with his wife. The two of them enjoy good food and traveling. They consider themselves blessed to be living and working in the Palm Beach County area.
Job Titles:
- Certified and Fellowship - Trained Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Dana Desser is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Desser focuses on joint replacement surgery and injury prevention. Before joining The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery, he spent many years treating patients at Florida OrthoCare.
As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Desser is at the cutting edge of joint replacement excellence. His orthopedic residency was done at the York Medical Hospital and he then completed his fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital. Dr. Desser earned his medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and his undergraduate degree from John Carrol University. During his collegiate years, he completed an orthopedic internship at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.
Dr. Desser is committed to advancing the field of orthopedics through extensive research which is then published in peer-reviewed journals. Along with being a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, he has also been an honorary chair member for the Arthritis Foundation Walk and served as a co-chair for the Wellington Boys and Girls Club Gala.
Job Titles:
- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Team Physician
Dr. David Simpson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine, as well as a special interest in fracture care. Dr. Simpson has advanced training in arthroscopic hip surgery and is one of the few orthopedic surgeons in the entire state of Florida to perform this surgical procedure. He also has extensive experience in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, and knee.
Dr. Simpson earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. He completed both his internship in general surgery and orthopedic residency at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. In addition, Dr. Simpson completed an arthroscopy and sports medicine fellowship at the San Diego Center for Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Simpson has served as a team physician for several sports teams and events, including the US Professional Beach Volleyball Tour and US World Cup Soccer Team. He served as adjunct professor at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Dr. Simpson's research is published in several peer-reviewed journals, and he is a national presenter.
Job Titles:
- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Garvin Yee is a dual board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in sports medicine and knee arthritis. He specializes in knee arthroscopy, including ACL reconstruction, all arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and minimally invasive tennis elbow repair. Additionally, Dr. Yee specializes in non-surgical management of knee arthritis, including aquatic therapy, customized bracing, and viscosupplementation injections.
Dr. Yee earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of California - Davis and his medical degree at UHS/The Chicago Medical School. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Fort Worth Affiliated Hospitals and his fellowship training with Sports Medical Group for the San Diego Chargers and the San Diego Gulls teams.
Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Yee has served as an international expert speaker, roundtable consultant, and clinical and lab instructor on viscosupplementation and for shoulder and rotator cuff surgery and tennis elbow treatment and repair.
Consistently ranking as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly from 2008-2019, Dr. Yee was also voted a Top Doctor in 2013 and Most Compassionate Doctor in 2012 by Vitals.
Dr. Yee is affiliated with Wellington Regional Medical Center, Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, and Palms Wellington Surgical Center in Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411.
Job Titles:
- Team Physician for Wellington High School
Dr. Jose Ortega is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. He received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed his sports medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he specialized in arthroscopic reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee.
Dr. Ortega's areas of expertise include arthroscopic rotator cuff and instability repairs, knee ligament reconstruction, meniscal and cartilage injury management, and non-invasive treatment of shoulder and knee arthritis.
Job Titles:
- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Dr. Mark Waeltz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in spine surgery. He is recognized as a conservative, straightforward spine surgeon who makes every effort to customize and individualize treatment plans using a broad spectrum of treatment alternatives and a team approach.
Job Titles:
- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Dr. Robert Lins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in both spine and hand surgery. Dr. Lins earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
He completed both an internship and residency in general and thoracic surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, followed by a residency in pediatric orthopedics at Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children in Greenville, South Carolina.
In addition, Dr. Lins received fellowship training in hand, peripheral nerve, and microvascular surgery at Harvard- Massachusetts General Hospital. He also pursued fellowship training in spine surgery at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Lins performed an AO international fellowship in hand surgery in Berne, Switzerland.
Dr. Lins served as clinical instructor at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia and clinical associate at the Department of Surgery at Duke University. He has written book chapters and received numerous research grants, with his research published in peer-reviewed medical journals. He is a sought-after national and international presenter.
Dr. Lins is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Massachusetts General Hospital Hand Club, and Duke Hand Club.
Dr. Lins speaks Spanish and English. A former national swimming champion, Dr. Lins still enjoys swimming. In his spare time, he partakes in club soccer, classical music, and popular piano. He is also a licensed pilot.
Job Titles:
- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Chief of Surgery at Palms West Hospital
Dr. Robert Rochman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. His areas of expertise include lower extremity fracture care, arthroscopic surgery, and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. Dr. Rochman has advanced training in the latest techniques to manage arthritis, including total ankle replacement.
Dr. Rochman earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in orthopedics and rehabilitation at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he served as chief resident.
Dr. Rochman completed his fellowship in orthopedic ankle and foot surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the winner of the Fellow's Research Competition by the Florida Orthopaedic Society in 2006 and was honored as president of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
In addition to his orthopedic practice, Dr. Rochman serves as chief of surgery at Palms West Hospital and also serves on the credentialing committee. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Florida Orthopaedic Society, and Florida Medical Association.
Dr. Rochman's research is published in peer-reviewed journals, and he is a national presenter.
Job Titles:
- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Dr. Veronica Pedro is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, certified independent medical examiner, and certified workers' compensation manager with expertise in orthopedic hand surgery.
Dr. Pedro has advanced training in upper extremity and microvascular surgery with a certificate of added qualifications in hand surgery. Her areas of expertise include hand and wrist fractures, upper extremity traumatic soft tissue injuries, and reconstruction of the arthritic hand and wrist.
After earning her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California, she completed her general surgery internship and orthopedic residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Dr. Pedro also performed an orthopedic hand surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama- Birmingham. She was honored with the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement citation, certificate of appreciation from Riverside General Hospital, and the Leon Hess Biology Scholarship.
In addition to practicing orthopedic surgery, Dr. Pedro serves on the board of trustees for Palms Wellington Surgical Center and was a member of the board of trustees for Palms West Hospital for six years. Dr. Pedro's research is published in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Pedro is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, California Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Southern Orthopedic Association, Palm Beach County Medical Society, Neufeld Society, and Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society.
Dr. Pedro is dedicated to providing technically superb, compassionate, and timely medical care to our patients. She looks forward to the opportunity to work with you to serve your patient care needs.
Job Titles:
- Reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty
Gavin P. Hart, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the operative and non-operative care of hip and knee arthritis. Utilizing his training at some of the top hip and knee replacement centers in North America, Dr. Hart utilizes the most up-to-date techniques to provide his patients with the highest quality of care. From non-operative options, including cortisone and viscosupplementation ("gel") injections, to operative interventions, such as hip and knee replacement, Dr. Hart enjoys working with his patients to create personalized treatment plans. When it does come time for surgery, Dr. Hart specializes in advanced techniques such as anterior total hip replacement, a more minimally invasive, muscle-sparing option that allows patients a faster recovery following surgery.
Dr. Hart began his medical training at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he was able to train with some of the pioneers of anterior total hip replacement at OrthoCarolina. Following residency, Dr. Hart completed his hip and knee replacement fellowship at London Health Sciences Center in London, Ontario. During this fellowship, Dr. Hart worked with international leaders in hip and knee replacement, specifically focusing on initial joint replacement as well as complex and revision joint replacement surgery.
His areas of expertise include:
Anterior total hip replacement
Rapid-recovery and computer-assisted total knee replacement
Partial/unicompartmental knee replacement
Complex and revision hip and knee replacement
General fracture care
Dr. Hart currently serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty. He has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed academic journals. He has also presented his research on hip and knee replacement at numerous national and international meetings.
Job Titles:
- Founder and Board President of the Center for Bone & Joint Surgery
- Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Dr. Harvey Montijo is the founder and board president of The Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and total hip and knee joint replacement specialist.
Dr. Montijo has extensive knowledge in the latest surgical techniques and trains surgeons around the world, as well as in the United States. He serves as the medical director of Total Joint Center at Wellington Regional Medical Center, member of the Board of Directors of Wellington Medical Regional Center, and founder of the Optimal Wellness and Longevity Institute.
Dr. Montijo earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico. A veteran major of the US Army, he completed his surgery internship and orthopedic surgery service at Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Ft. Gordon, Georgia.
As a student, Dr. Montijo was a member of the dean's list, as well as a four-year judo state champion in Puerto Rico and a gold and bronze medal winner at the Judo Central American Games.
Dr. Montijo is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Association, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Palm Beach County Medical Society, Honorary Member of Panama Orthopaedic Society, Latin American Medical Association, Florida Orthopedic Society, and American Medical Association.
Dr. Montijo's research is published in several peer-reviewed medical journals, and he is a sought after national and international presenter.
In his leisure time, Dr. Montijo enjoys jogging, weightlifting, and golf.
Harvey E. Montijo, M.D. is a board-certified, foot and ankle fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult foot and ankle reconstruction, as well as general fracture care. Dr. Montijo began his medical training at Duke University Medical School in Durham, North Carolina. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Carolinas Medical Center, in Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the top residencies in the country. Following residency, Dr. Montijo completed a fellowship in foot and ankle reconstruction in Vancouver, British Columbia. During his residency and fellowship, Dr. Montijo worked with international leaders in foot and ankle surgery, specifically focusing on ankle joint replacement and advanced arthroscopic techniques.
His areas of expertise include:
Ankle replacements
Ankle arthroscopy
Complex foot reconstruction
Foot and ankle athletic injuries
General fracture care and sports-related injuries of the upper and lower extremities
General fracture care
Total knee replacement
Total hip replacement
Dr. Montijo has authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals covering foot and ankle surgery, fracture care topics, and pediatric orthopaedics. He has been a contributing author to multiple textbooks. His articles have been featured in the prominent Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Journal of Sports Medicine, and Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.
Dr. Montijo and his wife both grew up in Palm Beach County and are overjoyed to be able to return home. When not working, he spends his quality time with his three young children enjoying all South Florida has to offer.
Job Titles:
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Marc Matarazzo, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and related injuries with over 20 years of orthopedic experience. His scope of practice ranges from minimally invasive to complex reconstructions and joint replacements of the shoulder and knee. In addition, he is certified in the MAKO robotic-assisted knee replacement system and has a special interest in cartilage restoration and preservation.
Dr. Matarazzo earned his medical degree from The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and completed his general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University, now known as Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. He then completed a sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, where he served as the Assistant Team Physician for the New York Jets, the New York Islanders, and the Hofstra University and Hunter College Athletic Departments.
Before joining The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery, Dr. Matarazzo served Palm Beach County and the South Florida region from 2002 to 2020. He held an academic appointment as the Medical Director of the Athletic Training Program at Palm Beach Atlantic University, where he served as their head team physician for over ten years. He also served as Head Physician for Palm Beach State College and several Palm Beach County high schools. In 2020 he was offered the opportunity to lead the inception of the Sports Medicine Department at Christus Trinity Clinic in Longview, Texas. There, he oversaw a team of certified Athletic Trainers, East Texas Baptist University and LeTourneau University athletic departments, and over ten local powerhouse football high schools. He covered Friday night and Saturday football games, ran Saturday morning injury clinics, and made weekly training room visits.
Dr. Matarazzo is currently a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and an active member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has presented nationally and internationally on various sports medicine topics since 1999. He is very excited to be back in Florida, serving the northern Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities.