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Joseph I. Fernandez, M.D.

Dr. Fernandez graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery at the American Sports Medicine Institute with Lawrence Lemak, M.D, James Andrew, M.D., and William Clancy, M.D. Dr. Fernandez is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America.He has been in private practice for over 15 years and is the Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic for Baptist Hospital of Miami. Dr. Fernandez is a sports medicine specialist who specializes in sport related injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He lectures all over the world on topics related to sports injuries of the knees and shoulders. He has been a tournament physician for the Key Biscayne Lipton, NASDAQ, and Sony Erickson since 1995. He has been a master instructor in shoulder surgery for the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and routinely treats world class professional, college and high school athletes.

Robert Trey Glasson, P.A.-C

Robert “Trey” Glasson was born and raised in South Florida, he graduated with honors from Miami Palmetto Senior High School in 2007. He pursued higher education at Florida State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training. During his time at FSU, Trey gained hands-on experience as a certified athletic trainer, working with the football, basketball, and baseball teams. After completing his undergraduate degree, Trey landed an internship with the Carolina Panthers in the NFL, which helped him further hone his skills in the sports medicine field. In 2012, he transitioned to Virginia Polytechnic and State University in Blacksburg, VA, to pursue a graduate degree in education. While there, Trey worked as a certified athletic trainer for the women’s soccer, lacrosse, and basketball teams. After earning his undergraduate and graduate degrees, Trey returned to South Florida to advance his education in healthcare. He completed the Physician Assistant program at Miami Dade College in 2019. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Additionally, Trey has maintained certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), ensuring that he remains up-to-date in his practice. Trey‘s varied experience in athletic training, sports medicine, and healthcare make him a well-rounded professional in his field.

Claudia Morales, P.A.-C

Claudia Morales is a Physician Assistant with a deep commitment to patient care, particularly in the surgical field. Born in Cuba and moving to South Florida in 1999, Claudia began her healthcare career in 2012 as a Surgical Technologist. While working for Jackson Health in the surgical unit, she discovered her passion for surgery and decided to further her education.  In 2014, she began her undergraduate degree in Biology at Barry University. She later attended the Physician Assistant Program at Miami Dade College while earning a Master’s in Medical Science from Saint Francis University. Claudia is an active member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She is also certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). With a strong foundation in both surgery and patient care, Claudia continues to grow and contribute to the healthcare community.