Tampa, FL – June 22, 2018 – Dr. Anjan Shah of Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) was recently nominated and elected by the Brandon Regional Hospital nurses as Doctor of the Year for 2017. There were a total of 22 physicians nominated and 82 votes cast for the award. Dr. Shah won by a convincing margin.

Nominees are members of the Brandon Regional Hospital medical staff who support the Mission, Vision and Values of the Nursing Department and works as a team to provide exceptional service to every patient, every time. Characteristics considered for this award include Accountability, Safety, Integrity, Collaboration and Compassion.

Dr. Shah serves as Brandon Regional Hospital Chief of Surgery and Director of Orthopaedic Trauma. He is board certified and fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma. Dr. Shah obtained his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, in 2002. He then completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. Following residency, Dr. Shah received his fellowship training in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery at Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, FL.

Specializing in complex peri-articular and poly trauma injuries, Dr. Shah is a staffed trauma surgeon with Orthopaedic Trauma Service, a division of Florida Orthopaedic Institute, that he helped create. The OTS team provides expert care for patients with severe musculoskeletal injuries, including pelvic and hip reconstructions, one of Dr. Shah’s areas of expertise.

By: Jay Wilson

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.

July 10, 2018