Tampa, FL – February 7, 2019 – Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) announces the recent hiring of Dr. Tara Sonnanstine and Dr. Faisal A. Chaudhry to its practice of more than 40 fellowship-trained physicians. Dr. Sonnanstine is a sports medicine physician fellowship trained in sports medicine and Dr. Chaudhry is an interventional pain management physician fellowship trained in anesthesiology.

“Florida Orthopaedic Institute is proud to announce the addition of Tara Sonnanstine, MD to our renowned Sports Medicine Division,” says Dr. Roy Sanders, president, chief medical officer and founding member of Florida Orthopaedic Institute. “Alongside our team of phenomenal sports medicine physicians, Dr. Sonnanstine’s expertise will help our practice remain a pinnacle in the field of sports medicine.”  

After her residency at Louisiana State University, Dr. Sonnanstine went on to complete her Sports Medicine fellowship at Baton Rouge General. Dr. Sonannstine is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She has given many lectures on sports medicine topics including teaching proper physical exam techniques. She was involved in ongoing concussion research and is a credentialed ImPACT consultant for concussion treatment.

“We also are pleased to welcome Faisal Chaudhry, MD,” Dr. Sanders said. “Dr. Chaudhry joins us as an expert in Interventional Spine pain management. Dr. Chaudhry received his fellowship training in pain management at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY. Congruent to our vision, Dr. Chaudhry prides himself on delivering unique and individualized treatment plans for every patient according to their specific needs.”

Dr. Chaudhry is an Interventional Spine Specialist double board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology with a subspecialty in Pain Medicine. He specializes in providing comprehensive pain management for a variety of pain conditions. Dr. Chaudhry takes a particular interest in neuromodulation for advanced pain conditions.

Dr. Tara Sonnanstine began seeing patients on February 3 at the Citrus Park, North Tampa and South Tampa locations.

Dr. Chaudhry began seeing patients on February 3 at the Citrus Park and North Tampa locations.

About Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Founded in 1989, Florida Orthopaedic Institute is Florida’s largest physician-led orthopedic group. It provides expertise and treatment of orthopedic-related injuries and conditions, including adult reconstruction and arthritis, foot and ankle, general orthopedics, hand and wrist, orthopedic trauma, shoulder and elbow, spine, interventional pain management, sports medicine, podiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, chiropractic services, and physical and occupational therapy, among others. The organization treats patients throughout its surgery centers in North Tampa, South Tampa, and Citrus Park, at several orthopaedic Urgent Care centers and at office locations in Bloomingdale, Brandon, Citrus Park, Gainesville, Lakeland, Northdale, North Tampa, Ocala, Palm Harbor, Riverview, South Tampa, Sun City Center and Wesley Chapel.

February 7, 2020