Doctors of Distinction
CHILDREN’S ORTHOPAEDIC & SCOLIOSIS SURGERY ASSOCIATES Specialties: Pediatric & Adolescent Orthopaedic Surgery
LEFT: Group picture: (from left to right). Dr. Daniel Bland, Dr. Paul Benfanti, Dr. Jeffrey Neustadt, Dr. Drew Warnick, Dr. Greg Hahn, Dr. Lee Phillips. ABOVE: Dr. T. Cooper Wilson is joining the practice in September 2018
Children’s Orthopedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates, LLP (COSSA), specializes in pediatric orthopedics. The team performs orthopedic and scoliosis surgeries at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and has been recognized as the Top Ranked Pediatric Orthopedic Care Program in Tampa Bay. Here’s a scenario: Your thirteen year-old has been limping on and off the baseball diamond and complaining of leg and hip pain for several weeks. You have already made an appointment with his pediatrician, but when he falls in severe pain, you rush him to the closest ER for diagnosis and treatment. Later, following up with a general orthopedic doctor. Years ago that might have been the best approach. Today, however, a pediatric
orthopedic specialist is the best treatment option for your child. Pediatric orthopedic specialists know how to minimize pain, improve surgical outcomes, and help preserve the joint to minimize future problems for your child. Since the 1970s, pediatric orthopedic surgery has grown with the goal of assessing and treating children based on their individual needs. COSSA is a group of seven fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons who understand the inherent differences between treating children and adults. Because they only treat children, they routinely see injuries and conditions that are rarely if ever encountered in a general orthopedic surgical practice. One of the most salient principles at
CHILDREN’S ORTHOPEDIC & SCOLIOSIS SURGERY ASSOCIATES, LLP is anticipating how specific treatment options may impact future growth and development of a child. This principle plays a significant role in both treatment selection and duration. COSSA is able to provide comprehensive treatment for all pediatric orthopedic conditions. Utilizing the best technology available, the team continuously evolves with advances in all areas of pediatric orthopedics. COSSA serves the communities of St. Petersburg and Tampa, with satellite services in Sarasota, East Lake, Pasco and now Brandon. For over 30 years, COSSA has proudly served the Suncoast region.
625 6th Ave. S., Suite 450, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 3440 W Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607 | www.chortho.com www.TampaBayMetro.com
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