Kim Nordelo
Surgical Physician's Assistant
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An esteemed resident of Ocala, Mr. Nordelo proudly graduated from Forest High School and furthered his studies at Central Florida Community College. With over a decade of dedication to Ocala Orthopaedic Group, he currently holds the esteemed role of Physician Assistant to Dr. Frank Cannon.
In his capacity, Mr. Nordelo boasts a broad spectrum of experience in general orthopaedics and possesses a specialized focus on workers’ compensation. Committed to providing outstanding patient care, he ensures orthopaedic and work-related evaluations are conducted promptly, striving for a turnaround time of just three days. Beyond his clinical duties, Mr. Nordelo also lends his expertise in hospital rounds and assists Dr. Cannon in surgical procedures as required.
Specialty:
- General Orthopaedics
- Workers’ Compensation
Education:
- Central Florida Community College: Associates of Arts
- Florida State University (1995): Bachelor of Science in Chemical Sciences
- University of Florida (1997): Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the College of Medicine
Certifications & Licenses:
- Nationally Certified Physician Assistant
- Licensed PA-C in Florida and Georgia
Professional Affiliations:
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
- Occupational Medicine Physician Assistants
- Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery
What type of conditions do our Board Certified Spine Surgeons Treat?
A tear in the ligament that connects your vertebrae to your disc
Loss of disc cushioning due to the aging process
The jelly like substance in between your vertebrae pushes through the annulus and touches the spinal cord.
A tear in the ligament that connects your vertebrae to your disc
Loss of disc cushioning due to the aging process
The jelly like substance in between your vertebrae pushes through the annulus and touches the spinal cord.
The narrowing of the spinal canal, can pinch your spinal cord and the nerves around it
Inflammation of the facet joints in the spine
Degeneration or Inflammation of the Facet Joints
A disc that has lost most of its height which can cause disc pain
often called osteophytes, they are bony growths that can form where the bones meet one another.
Normal wear and tear due to the aging process, can also be called Degenerative Disc Disease
Our Neurosurgical Spine Surgery Team
Currently on staff, we have three Neurosurgeons that specialize in spine surgery. Our Spine Surgeons see patients in all five of our office locations in Florida. To find out more on why patients should choose a neurosurgeon for spine surgery rather than an orthopedic spine surgeon click here. If you want to see their credentials click their profiles.
Dr. Jonathan Hall, MD
Board Certified Neurosurgeon - Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Dr. Donna Saatman, MD
Board Certified Neurosurgeon - Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Are these Spine Surgeries Minimally Invasive?
Yes, all these spine surgeries are.
- Incisions less than one and a half inches
- Recovery Time in as little as three days on most procedures
- The average procedure time is less than 60 minutes
- Patients go home the same day as the procedure