Orthopedic trauma care team

Common trauma services

About Orthopaedic Trauma Service (OTS)

The Orthopaedic Trauma Service (OTS) is a division of the Florida Orthopaedic Institute and is affiliated with the Orthopaedic Department and Residency Program at the University of South Florida.

The Orthopaedic Trauma Service consists of fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons and provides all orthopedic trauma coverage at Tampa General Hospital, the only American College of Surgeons designated Level 1 trauma center in West Central Florida, as well as at several other state designated Level 2 trauma centers.

The Orthopaedic Trauma Service provides expert care for patients with severe musculoskeletal injuries, specializing in the care of fractures and fracture-related problems, including nonunions, malunions, post-traumatic arthritis, deformity correction, infections, pelvis/hip reconstruction, and foot/ankle reconstruction.

The Orthopaedic Trauma Service has consistently offered one of the nation’s premiere fellowships in orthopedic trauma for more than thirty years. Areas of emphasis include clinical management, technical excellence, education, research, and continuous quality improvement.

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Team

Research
Hassan Mir, MD, MBA, Research Director
Lisa Stang, BSN, RN, CCRP, Research Nurse Coordinator
Joanna Mullins, RN, BSN, Research Nurse
Mir Ibrahim Sajid, MD, Research Fellow

Administration
Joanna Mullins, RN, BSN, Fellowship Coordinator

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
Michele Zimmerman, RN, Managing Editor

University of South Florida – Residency Program
Nikki Rives, Residency Coordinator

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“As far as Dr. Mir and Florida Orthopaedic Institute, I can’t say enough. They literally bring tears to my eyes. I’ve never seen that kind of care in my life, and I couldn’t ask for anything more.” Alan McEwen | Bull Riding Accident