Doctor Profile: Joshua D. Linnell, MD

Dr. Linnell: My name is Joshua Linnell, I’m a hand surgeon and a plastic surgeon. I did my training at KU Medical Center in plastic surgery and then did an orthopedic hand fellowship at Baylor University in Houston. I do a variety of different procedures: hand, wrist, elbow and plastic surgery throughout the body. I treat fractures, tendon injuries, nerve injuries of the upper extremity. I do wound care throughout the body. Treatment with local wound care, flap coverage, skin grafts. The thing I like best about what I do is getting to know the patient and the family. Watching their progress through the whole process and seeing them get better and progress to better function. Our approach to each new patient is very individualized. I work through their previous medical history we look at any treatments they’ve had in the past and then we try to come up with the treatment algorithm that can further progress them through their recovery. The most rewarding part of my job is seeing how patients can progress through their treatment. Getting to know them and their families and watching their function increase from the day to day. I moved from out of state to join the Florida Orthopedic team and I truly believe they’re one of the best places for Orthopedic care.