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PGY-5 Residents

Devin John, MD

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Medical School: University of Cincinnati

Fellowship: University of South Florida/Florida Orthopaedic Institute (Sports Medicine)

Akshay Daji, MD

Hometown: Charlotte , North Carolina

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh

Fellowship: HCA HealthOne Swedish Hospital (Trauma)

Hans Lapica, MD

Hometwon: Miami, Florida

Medical School: Florida International University

Fellowship: Georgia Orthopedic Trauma Institute (Trauma)

PGY-4 Residents

Conner Donley, MD

Hometown: Bowling Green, Kentucky

Medical School: University of Kentucky

Specialty of Interest: Shoulder and Elbow

Carlos Fernandez, MD

Hometown: Caracas, Venezula

Medical School: Universidad Central De Venezuela

Specialty of Interest: Adult Reconstruction

Nino Coutelle, MD

Hometown: Sarasota, Florida

Medical School: Florida International University

Specialty of Interest: Hand

PGY-3 Residents

Joseph Shaver, MD

Hometown: Augusta, Georgia

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Specialty of Interest: Foot and Ankle

Miguel Cartagena, MD

Hometown: Aibonito, Puerto Rico

Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University

Specialty of Interest: Shoulder and Elbow

Matthew McCrosson, MD

Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina

Specialty of Interest: Adult Reconstruction

PGY-2 Residents

Eduardo Portela-Parra, MD

Hometown: Caracas, Venezula

Medical School: University of California - San Francisco

Specialty of Interest: Hand

Saad Siddiqui, MD

Hometown: Miami, Florida

Medical School: Florida International University

Specialty of Interest: Adult Reconstruction, Spine

Nicholas Schiller, MD

Hometown: Miami Beach, Florida

Medical School: University of Miami

Specialty of Interest: Shoulder and Elbow, Sports Medicine, Adult Reconstruction

PGY-1 Residents

Joshua Hancock, MD

Hometown: Clearwater, FLorida

Medical School: Drexel University

Specialty of Interest: Adult Reconstruction, Sports Medicine

Kevin Liebmann, MD

Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida

Medical School: University of Miami

Specialty of Interest: Sports Medicine

Elyette Lugo, MD

Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe

Specialty of Interest: Adult Reconstruction, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Spine

We believe that we have one of the most cohesive and enjoyable collection of residents in the nation.

Becoming elite orthopaedic surgeons is what we strive for daily. We have all of the needed resources and mentors to allow us to surpass our goals.

We work hard serving the greater South Florida population. So, we use our free time to enjoy all of the perks West Palm Bach has to offer including paddle boarding, golf, fishing, and boating just to name a few.

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Class of 2029 in San Diego after AO Basic (September 2025)

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Life in West Palm Beach

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Dining

West Palm Beach offers a vibrant dining scene featuring everything from fresh waterfront seafood and chef-driven cuisine to international flavors and charming local cafés.

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West Palm Beach offers the perfect blend of coastal beauty, vibrant culture, and year-round sunshine, making it an exceptional place to call home. Our residents enjoy beautiful beaches, a thriving downtown, abundant outdoor recreation, and a relaxed lifestyle with all the conveniences of a growing city.

West Palm Beach is of course great place to visit, but we are confident you will understand why it is also an incredible place to train and live.