Season of Impact, OrthoCheck, Top Docs & Holiday Hours

DECEMBER 2025

Impact & Year-End Giving

We’re honored to share the Hands of Hope Medical Mission feature in the newly released Dec. 2025/Jan. 2026 issue of Emerald Coast Magazine. Check out our latest blog post to access the article and learn more about this extraordinary organization, its founders and mission. Click the button below to begin reading the blog.

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HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURES

All North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists clinic offices will close at Noon on Wednesday, December 24 and remain closed through Thursday, December 25, for Christmas. We will re-open on Friday, December 26, until Noon. Our offices will also close at Noon on Wednesday, December 31, and remain closed through Thursday, January 1, for New Year's Day, and will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, January 2.

From the NFBJS family to yours, we send you the warmest holiday wishes for a wonderful time with family and friends.

Hurt During the Holidays?

Our Hurt! app and desktop service offers 24/7 access to expert care for acute orthopaedic injuries, even during the holidays! Click below to learn more or register for a free account today!

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THE BONE & JOINT BRIEF SERIES

Click play to check out our latest episode of The Bone & Joint Brief.

While you're there, don't forget to like the episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Episode 10: Proactively Planning for Joint Replacement

WHAT'S NEW AT NFBJS?

OrthoCheck AI Now Available on Our Site

Not sure what's causing your orthopaedic pain? At NFBJS, our new AI-powered OrthoCheck tool helps you review your symptoms and receive a likely diagnosis in under 2 minutes. Click the button below to begin your quick assessment.

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Providers Named Emerald Coast Magazine Top Docs

Dr. Alex Coleman, Dr. Josh Hackel, Dr. Steven Kronlage, Dr. Erik Nilssen, Dr. Chris O’Grady, Dr. Roger Ostrander, and Dr. Ryan Riggs have been named to Emerald Coast Magazine’s 2025 Top Doctors peer-selected list! Click the button below to view the special section.

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Plantar Fibromatosis Treatment Study Participants Needed

This study is aiming to evaluate different injection treatments to treat plantar fibromatosis. To be included in this study, patients must reside in the state of Florida, be clinically diagnosed with 1 plantar fibroma, and be available to attend 5 in-person visits to the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, FL. Compensation to the participant will be provided. Please contact a clinical research coordinator at 850.610.0423 or 850.679.5542.

MEET OUR EXPERT SPECIALISTS

North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists includes highly trained orthopaedic surgeons with subspecialties covering the upper extremities, shoulder, knee, hip, foot and ankle, and general sports medicine physicians.

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SPORTS MEDICINE

As experts in their field, Dr. Josh Hackel, Dr. Chris O'Grady, Dr. Roger Ostrander and Dr. Ryan Riggs provide specialized care for a variety of orthopaedic and sports medicine injuries and conditions.

SPORTS MEDICINE

HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY

Fellowship-trained surgeons

Dr. Steven Kronlage, Dr. Alex Coleman and Dr. Jim Piorkowski provide adult and pediatric patients orthopaedic care for injuries and conditions of the hand and upper extremities.

HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY

TOTAL JOINT & ADULT RECONSTRUCTION

Dr. Brett Smith is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in total joint and adult reconstruction of the knee and the hip.

RECONSTRUCTION

COMPREHENSIVE HIP

Dr. Matthew Mai is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions of the hip, including comprehensive surgical intervention.

COMPREHENSIVE HIP

FOOT & ANKLE

Fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons Dr. Erik Nilssen and

Dr. Sonya Ahmed specializes in

providing care for all foot and ankle injuries, conditions and disorders.

FOOT & ANKLE

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Dr. Chris Bookout treats a wide range of musculoskeletal problems, including sports injuries, arthritis, fractures and overuse injuries with the latest nonoperative and operative techniques.

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

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