Earlier this year I injured my knee playing basketball. I'm in my mid-forties and generally a…read morephysically active person. My knee injury wasn't initially painful but I immediately noticed swelling and heard a lot of popping and clicking as I walked. I went for an initial consultation with an Orthopedist in my area and was told that it was a possible meniscus tear in my right knee but to wait for a month to see if it heals on it's own. Fast forward 1 month and the popping and clicking sounds were still there. The Orthopedist sent me for an MRI which confirmed a meniscus tear which meant I possibly needed surgery. Around this same time I learned about Advanced Regenerative Orthopedics. I gave Dr. Robert Dean a call and explained my situation. I then sent my MRI to him and he contacted me to tell me that I was an ideal candidate for their procedure. After initially hearing that I may need surgery, I became fearful about how that would impact my active lifestyle. Questions such as would my amount of physical activity be limited post surgery, would I need physical therapy, and how long would the recovery process take were all keeping me up at night. Dr. Dean took the time to explain to me how ARO uses stem cells to speed the recovery process, what the surgery process was like and the science behind their procedures. I was immediately put at ease after talking to him. I decided to consult further with ARO and traveled down to Tampa, FL to be more closely examined by Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Steven Mirabello. Any remaining fears I had were put to rest after my exam with Dr. Mirabello. He showed me in great detail what was happening with my knee and assured me that the procedure to repair the meniscus tear was straight forward. Additionally he told me that he expected me to have a full recovery and saw no reason why I should not be able to return to my normal active lifestyle. I scheduled the surgery and was able to fly back home 2 days after the procedure. Through out the entire process I felt cared for and it ended up being much simpler then I had expected. As expected, there was swelling and bruising after the surgery but I was able to walk around. In fact I walked out of the surgical center after the surgery was completed. The popping and clicking sounds that I had been experiencing were gone immediately. I personally do not like strong prescription pain medication so I opted for Ibuprofen which worked out fine for treating my pain. Roughly one month after surgery I was fully mobile and had full range of motion back. Two months after surgery I began to take short walks several times a week with no pain. About four months after surgery I was able to push myself more and more every day with no pain. I began to play basketball again and regain my physically active lifestyle. Based on my experience at ARO I would highly recommend their orthopedic services. My experience with both Dr. Dean and Dr. Mirabello far exceeded all expectations. It was so refreshing to have competent physicians actually take the time to listen to and address all of my fears and concerns. I can't say enough about how grateful I am to have my knee working again and to be fully functional.

11 months out snd no pain and no swelling in my knee. Conventional knee replacement surgery was not…read morerecommended for me and doctors said if they did surgery I might lose my leg. I thought I had to live with clicking, grinding, and pain until I came to Advanced Regenerative Orthopedics. The procedure was so easy and I am back to swimming and biking as if I never had a knee problem. They were my only alternative and I couldn't be happier today. Thank you to the doctors and nurses who treated me so well.

Dr. Mighell is the man! I had a shoulder surgery in 2016 with another doctor to correct an AC joint…read moreseparation. I then fractured my clavicle through the previous surgery site and this resulted in a non union of the clavicle. I was in severe pain and lost range of motion as well as the ability to perform basic daily activities. Dr. Mighell did an operation involving two plates and 12 screws along with a bone graft from my ilium. It has been 7 months and I feel back to normal with improved strength and range of motion. I am not limited in any way and am back to playing sports and lifting weights. I would highly recommend Dr. Mighell. Not only is he extremely gifted in his surgical skill but he is a genuinely nice person who cares about his patients. If you have shoulder issues requiring surgical intervention, Dr. Mighell should be the first person you go see!

Dr. Mighell is the best!! I came to him with a seriously messed up shoulder. I had gotten in a…read moremotorcycle accident and previously had a plate and 8 screws put in to put my shoulder back together. This was in Nov of 2017. After months of physical therapy the pain in my shoulder was unreal and couldn't raise my arm but a few inches from my body. I went to 4 shoulder surgeons before Dr. Mighell, they all said my case was too advanced for them. Dr. Mighell agreed my shoulder was messed up and the only option was a reverse replacement. His office worked to help me get him in network, and so I had the second surgery in less than 6 months. THANK GOD! Three days after getting out of the hospital my pain was all but gone. I stopped taking the hydromorphine and other serious pain medicines on the third day out. I am now 8 weeks post op and I can put my hair in a pony tail and do about 80% of what I could prior to the accident. Dr. Mighell is super wonderful, his team is amazing! I truly can't say enough great things about him. I

My Dr Chris James did an amazing job on my left knee Partial replacement…read more He did what he said he would do. I was able to light jog , 2-3 months after surgery.His assistant Megan amazing

Nice waiting room. It's spacious and clean…read more Best part, the waiting area has a women's and men's restroom. No sharing. This has to be the cleanest Dr's office I've been in, since living in Florida. The nurse was nice. I was in and out in no time. I would recommend them

My wife had a severe ankle sprain that we thought was originally broken. Dr. Barry squeezes us in…read moreand stayed late for us!! Excellent service and staff. He is very knowledgeable and easy to understand as compared to other doctors. We highly recommend this office !!

This Doc is a perfect example of a really smart guy who thoroughly cares about people, not only his…read morepatients. Very connected and trust anyone he referred me to without question. Great doc!

Dr Infante fixed my meniscus tear and I was walking same day as surgery. His staff is very friendly…read moreand professional. Would recommend him 100%

Back in December, 2000, I was air lifted to TGH. Luckily for me, Dr Infante was the head of…read moreorthopedic, there at that time. I had 6 broken bones. I don't ride motorcycles any more, however he recently did a total knee and hip on me, in the same year. He is the best out there! He's with (Florida Orthopedic) if you want the best. As the other reviewer noted you are walking the same day for a hip, and the next day for a total knee.

Well, let me tell you how amazing Dr Herrmema is! I was in exchuating pain for over 2 years. I'm…read more67 yrs old active female. I had tried everything Massages( twice a week for months) Cortisone shots, Chiropractor visits.,heating pads & pain relief creams. Finally, seen Dr & Matt his PA..had total hip replacement in May 2024 walking next day no pain & used walker 2 days after that nothing to assist me. I didn't have PT . Well 3 months later I had the right hip replaced. No pain. Same exact results! I can move like I did in my 30's.. I was very active & lifted over 80lbs daily repeatedly to care for (handicap daughter). This was the best decision I've ever made...it has been life altering. The staff is wonderful in assisting you through the process! Don't hesitate if you are in pain!! Make an appt!!

I did not have a long wait which is astonishing for an orthopedic surgeon. Herrema was nice and his…read morenurse assistant was very ivy league (ish) we exchanged some words about playing lacrosse

The shoulder DRS here excellant. The team worked so hard for me for a year.I only have positve…read morereviews for everone

These people saved my leg. Excellent surgical group and great physical therapy…read more I don't agree with any of the negative reviews. I've only had positive experiences. And in the future I don't expect any negative experiences. That's how good I feel about this group. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs any orthopedic work.

The lady at the front desk is wicked it had been about 45 minutes wait time and I went to the front…read moreto see if he is running late and she started chastising me! Then when I was ready to check out, she kept on going! She's got gray, long hair and glasses Makes me not wanna go back - she needs to retire. On the other hand. Dr. Murphy was absolutely phenomenal. The best!!!!

Do not use.They are not there too help you.They leave you waiting for two hours.Do yourself a…read morefavorite and find a orthopaedic that will help you.

BONE DEATH, JOB LOSS & DISABILITY - My Experience with Dr. Richard Cain…read more I wish I could give zero stars. My experience with Dr. Richard Cain at BayCare Orthopedic Institute has left me permanently disabled and struggling to take care of my family. I first saw him in March 2025 with an MRI showing a subchondral insufficiency fracture in my left knee. He put me on 6 weeks of non-weight bearing, then told me to walk again with an offloader brace that didn't help at all. Despite my severe pain and repeated requests for updated imaging, he refused and instead pushed ahead with surgery. On May 5, 2025, he performed a subchondroplasty using an MRI that was already nearly 3 months old. After surgery, my pain only got worse. At follow-up visits in May and July, I begged him for help and asked again for another MRI. He brushed me off, saying, "Sometimes you'll still have pain after surgery," and offered no pain management. By July, I was in so much pain that I booked an emergency appointment. Only then did he finally order an MRI -- and even admitted he had never reviewed a post-op subchondroplasty MRI before. That MRI (July 24, 2025) showed the fracture had grown larger and now there was bone necrosis (bone death). At my August 1 visit, he promised to call me personally after consulting a colleague but never did. I had to chase him down through the patient portal just to get a referral a week later. Because of Dr. Cain's negligence, I've been wheelchair-bound for months, unable to properly care for my 3-year-old toddler, and at serious risk of losing my job as I've exhausted FMLA benefits, and my job has let me know they will let me go if I need more time off for additional surgeries and recovery. My condition has progressed to bone death, and I feel completely abandoned as his patient. I went to Dr. Cain expecting for my condition to improve, and instead, it drastically declined. I strongly believe Dr. Cain should not be allowed to operate on anyone else, and I definitely cannot recommend him for any and all orthopedic needs, especially with anything to do with knee issues. I write this as I sit from my wheelchair, and I used to be a very active person. Do what you will this review, but please reconsider and stay away from this orthopedic practice, especially Dr. Cain.

I love that this is a smaller office. I hardly ever have to wait when I come in and generally there…read moreis only one other person. The staff is all extremely nice and helpful. Waiting for Dr. Cooper doesn't take long either. I get really impatient with the offices that have appointments but then you wait around for a hour to just get to a room. Not here. Each visit is quick, to the point and informational but he also makes sure I understand everything before leaving.

Very attentive and timely. The care is genuine and office…read morestaff helpful. I have been here on a few occasions for care and I am always impressed by the sincerity of the doctors and medical team.

This review is for the Urgent Care is Tampa…read more We took our daughter in for an X-ray of her left arm. Beforehand, I called and was quoted a cash price for a left arm X-ray, and I paid that amount in full at the visit. I later received a bill for an additional X-ray of her right arm. No one told us during the visit that a second X-ray would be done, or that it would cost extra. If comparison images were medically necessary because of her growth plates, we should have been told up front and given the chance to agree to the cost. When I called to dispute the bill, they refused to adjust or write it off. We were quoted one price and billed another after the fact. If you go here, get the full price in writing before any imaging is done, and ask whether additional views will be taken.