Gold Coast Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is the leader in Palm Beach County in Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation with special emphasis on the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and repetitive motion disorders.  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome prevention and treatment is one of our specialties. In fact, we have a light-hearted treatment of the condition in the form of a novel called The Waiting Room.

The Gold Coast Orthopedics and Rehabilitation specialist consists of three orthopedic surgeons, two physiatrists and four physician assistants who offer a conservative orthopedic approach including conventional surgical, diagnostic and treatment modalities, occupational medicine, pain management, ergonomic analysis of the workplace and state-of-the-art computer technology.

With a subtropical climate hospitable to outdoor activities year-round and recreational facilities available to accommodate every sportsmen like inclination from golf, Polo and tennis to diving, cycling enrolled waiting, Palm Beach County is a haven for people who thrive on high endorphin levels.  Unfortunately these activities all too often result in injuries which require the medical attention and expertise of physicians who know how to treat, rehabilitate and prevent recurrence of sports injuries.

Gold Coast Orthopedics is one of the few orthopedic practices in the area to excel in the latest arthroscopic procedures for the ankle and elbow in addition to the knee and shoulder.  "This type of surgery provides tremendous benefits to the patient," says gold Coast board-certified orthopedic surgeon Gerald T. Stashak, M.D. "Unlike traditional surgery, a can be performed on an outpatient basis, with less postoperative pain and quick recovery time."

Gold Coast Orthopedics works in conjunction with 21st Century Eloquence, Inc. which offers voice recognition software systems that allow almost any computer program to be used by voice activation instead of the mouse or keyboard.  This technology prevents upper extremity overuse syndromes and permits otherwise disabled workers to return to a productive job in the workplace.   Further information can be found on at www.voicerecognition.com.

"The well-being of the patient is our paramount goal.   In addition to the conventional surgical approach, we utilize non-invasive treatments which are less costly, less invasive and less time-consuming if at all possible." This is the Gold Coast Orthopedics and Rehabilitation philosophy according to the founder Eric S. Fishman, M.D.