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Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD

(31 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: wrist injury, elbow pain, elbow problems, and more.

2150 Se Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997

1-877-463-2010

Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD is an orthopedist in Port Saint Lucie, FL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Tradition HealthPark One, Patricia Lichtenberger Medical Plaza, Health and Wellness Center, Hobe Sound and MARTIN MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS CORPORATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

10050 Sw Innovation Way
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987

Address:

11600 Se Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, FL 33455

Address:

2150 Se Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997

Address:

3066 Sw Martin Downs Boulevard
Palm City, FL 34990

Some issues Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

Ice and rest
Exercise and physical therapy
Over-the-counter pain medications
Corticosteroid injections
Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

doctor visit	11

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	18
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	35
doctor visit	218
hospital care	71
injections	72
inpatient care	71
musculoskeletal imaging	32
X-rays	32

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	148
Less than 65	120

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

aspiration	42
doctor visit	192
hospital care	30
injections	80
inpatient care	30
musculoskeletal imaging	34
X-rays	34

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	54
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

aspiration	17
doctor visit	119
hospital care	16
injections	30
inpatient care	16

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	61

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	24
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	29
Cancer	0

aspiration	54
doctor visit	202
hospital care	23
injections	96
inpatient care	23

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	101

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	39
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	23
Cancer	8

aspiration	43
doctor visit	212
hospital care	16
injections	72
inpatient care	16

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	93

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	0
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

aspiration	43
doctor visit	181
hospital care	22
injections	65
inpatient care	22

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	89

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

aspiration	105
doctor visit	404
hospital care	35
injections	151
inpatient care	35

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD treated as an orthopedist in Port Saint Lucie, FL were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	49
doctor visit	193
hospital care	30
injections	81
inpatient care	30
musculoskeletal imaging	33
X-rays	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD.

**Gender**
Female	82
Male	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	64
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	28
75 to 84	19
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	11
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Surgery - Surgery of the Hand and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia (2013)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Surgery - Surgery of the Hand

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Tradition HealthPark One

Patricia Lichtenberger Medical Plaza

Health and Wellness Center, Hobe Sound

MARTIN MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS CORPORATION INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Port Saint Lucie, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Mid-Atlantic Surgical Systems, LLC	$8,397 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $1,100	$7,297
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,650 KNEES $728	DVR Crosslock Plates/Screws/Pegs $718	Persona $92	SCP Bone Substitute $87	Comprehensive $25
AXOGEN	$1,621 AxoGuard Nerve Connector $888	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $733
SOUTHERN EDGE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.	$1,200 $1,200
Arthrex, Inc.	$875 $875
Other	$2,644 Trauma $810	XIAFLEX $297	mi-eye $194	T2 ALPHA $173	Orthopedic Stimulation-Physio-Stim $148	Other $1,024

**Types of Payments**
Education	$8,465
Travel and Lodging	$4,333
Food and Beverage	$3,491
Gift	$99

Biography

Dr. Gerson Florez is a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist. Patient ratings for Dr. Florez average 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: arthroscopic surgery, elbow pain, and humerus (upper arm) fracture. Dr. Florez is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia. Dr. Florez is conversant in Spanish.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerson Bruce Florez, MD From 2014 - 2021

Education & Training

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography