Dustin D. Constant, D.P.M. is a board-certified podiatric surgeon and foot and ankle specialist in Vero Beach, FL. He offers a wide range of services for the treatment of foot and ankle pain, including foot and ankle surgery, bunion surgery, hammertoe surgery, plantar fasciitis treatment, Achilles tendon repair, ankle arthroscopy, flatfoot reconstruction, sports injury treatment, diabetic foot care, foot fractures, ankle fractures, ankle ligament repair, heel pain treatment, foot arthritis, ankle arthritis, custom orthotics, foot deformity correction, Charcot foot reconstruction, tarsal tunnel syndrome, nerve decompression, and tendon transfer surgery. Dr. Constant is a graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr.

Dr. Daniel Plessl is a Harvard-trained sports medicine doctor specializing in musculoskeletal care for all types of patients, from weekend warriors to young athletes. He provides both surgical and nonsurgical treatment for bone, joint, muscle, and sports-related injuries. His expertise includes minimally invasive shoulder, knee, and hip repair, shoulder replacement, and fracture care. Dr. Plessl completed a fellowship in sports medicine at Harvard Medical School and earned his medical degree from Virginia Tech Carilion. He partners with patients to create individualized treatment plans and enjoys staying active through fishing, hiking, and sports. Dr. Plessl is available for consultations in Vero Beach.

Craig A. Popp, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine specialist with more than 19 years of experience. He joined Vero Orthopaedics in 2017, bringing his expertise in minimally invasive spinal procedures, including kyphoplasty for spinal fractures, disc replacement, and motion-sparing techniques. Dr. Popp believes in a team approach to patient care, working closely with patients to create tailored treatment plans that offer the best possible outcome. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Illinois. He also completed a spine surgery fellowship at USC. In his spare time, Dr. Popp enjoys sailing, skiing, swimming, and water polo.

Dr. Paul Paterson is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity care. He provides comprehensive treatment for conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, including joint replacement and fracture care. Dr. Paterson offers minimally invasive options like elbow arthroscopy, same-day ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release using UltraGuideCTR, and trigger finger release using UltraGuideTFR. A New York native, Dr. Paterson completed his medical degree and orthopaedic surgery residency at the University at Buffalo and specialized training at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Alfredo Arrojas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Vero Orthopaedics who specializes in total joint reconstruction. He has extensive training in robotic-assisted total knee, total hip, and partial knee replacements as well as direct anterior and revision total hip replacement, revision total knee replacement, and cementless total knee arthroplasty. In his practice, he strives to keep his patients informed through shared decision-making and treating them as if they were part of his family. Dr. Arrojas is available to see patients at our office located in Vero Beach, Florida.

John Peden, M.D. is a Mayo Clinic-trained surgeon specializing in conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, and knee. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida, completed his residency at Mayo Clinic, and pursued a dual fellowship in arthroscopy and sports medicine at Mississippi Sports Medicine. Dr. Peden has taught arthroscopic techniques for over 15 years and has published chapters on elbow reconstruction. As Medical Director for The Advanced Center for Surgery in Vero Beach, he introduced innovative procedures like the BEAR Implant for ACL repair. He also offers arthroscopic surgery for irreparable rotator cuff tears using a biodegradable subacromial balloon spacer.

Amber R. Morra, D.P.M. is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon specializing in complex foot and ankle disorders. She joined Vero Orthopaedics in 2019, focusing on helping patients recover quickly and safely. Dr. Morra manages conditions conservatively but can advance to surgical intervention when needed. Her expertise includes bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, arthroscopy, cartilage repair, ligament and tendon repair, total ankle replacements, and Charcot reconstruction. She completed her fellowship at University Hospitals in Ohio and her residency at Yale. Dr. Morra is also an Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Joao (Joe) Panattoni is a board-certified, fellowship-trained hand surgeon who joined Vero Orthopaedics in 2018. He specializes in surgical and microsurgical care for the hand and wrist, using the latest techniques to treat patients with loss of function. His expertise includes nerve, tendon, ligament, and joint repairs, utilizing state-of-the-art procedures like microsurgery and wide-awake hand surgery. Dr. Panattoni earned his medical degree from Marilia Medical School in Brazil and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Municipal Hospital of Tatuapé. He furthered his training with fellowships in hand surgery at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute and National University Hospital in Singapore. A recertified member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he has also taught residents at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys sports and outdoor activities with his wife and three daughters.

Dr. Seth Coren is a speciality-trained orthopaedic surgeon at Vero Orthopaedics in Vero Beach and Sebastian, Florida. Dr. Coren is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and has completed basic and advanced courses in articular cartilage injuries. Dr. Coren is also a member of the Genzyme National Speakers Bureau. He has a long-standing and continued interest in arthroscopic surgery in the upper and lower extremity joints as well as hand surgery. While at the University of Miami, he trained under Dr. William Burkhalter, one of the expert orthopaedic hand surgeons in the country.