Locally owned and operated, we pride ourselves in providing you with all the tools and services you need to make a recovery from pain and suffering.  Premier Orthopedic of Orlando is the one-stop shop you need if you've been injured in an accident or at the negligence of someone else.  We are conveniently located near Colonial Drive and I-4 in Orlando with two additional conveniently located offices in Clermont and Kissimmee.  We understand injuries are more than just painful.  We understand how frustrating it can be when you are no longer able to do the things you enjoy.  We are here to provide you with easy to schedule appointments with specialists who can evaluate and treat pain in every joint in the body so that you may get back to the activities you love.

Our staff of board-certified physicians will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment utilizing the safest and most efficient methods available, in a painless, compassionate and professional manner.  By combining the latest technology with traditional techniques, we strive to give our patients the best care in central Florida.

We understand that many people have anxiety about medical treatment.  In that light, we aim to not only provide comprehensive care, but educate our patients in a friendly environment, so they understand why the recommended care is necessary.  To minimize financial concerns, we are happy to bill automobile insurance, or provide services under a Letter of Protection.

DAVID KREISBERG, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Kreisberg joins our team as a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in extremities. Dr. Kreisberg received his B.A. and attended graduate school at the University of Cincinnati, before finishing his degree at California State University. He attended medical school at Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara in Mexico and at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Dr. Kreisberg started his residency in general surgery at West Pennsylvania Hospital and continued on to residencies in orthopedic surgery in Maryland’s Union Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Surgery of the Hand.

STEPHEN B. JAMES, DO

Dr. James joins our team from Georgia as a surgeon certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. James obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from George Fox University in Oregon and his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine in from Western University of Health Sciences in California. Upon graduating in 1991, he completed his internship and residency at Michigan State University. In 1996, Dr. James moved to New York to complete his fellowship. He has since then practiced medicine and helped people in a wide variety of clinics.

Dr. James is a highly experienced and certified spine surgeon and a national instructor who has dedicated his life to help those in need, when he is not spending time with his wife and children.

In his free time, Dr. James also enjoys flying his plane and is involved in Angel Flight which gives gives free medical travel to those who suffer from cancer and terminal illness. He has also taken medical mission trips to Bolivia and Kenya and flew a medical mission to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.

See attached CV for detailed information.

LUIS C. VERA, DC, FIACN, FIBE

Dr. Vera received his undergraduate from Rutgers University in New Jersey. He proceeded to obtain his degree in chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College. He is a diplomate, fellow, and board-certified chiropractic neurologist and electromyographer. Dr. Vera has earned fellowships through the International Academy of Clinical Neurology and the International Board of Electrodiagnosis and went on to be a chairman of the latter organization. He has held teaching positions as part of the adjunct clinical faculty of Northwestern Health Sciences University, and as an assistant professor of medical education, serving as volunteer faculty at University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. 

Fun fact:  Dr. Vera  is the current AAU U.S. national champion and also won the Grand Champion Award at the 2017 International Martial Arts Festival.

PHIL HELLER, DC

Dr. Heller received his undergraduate at Western Illinois University, and went on to study at Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, Missouri where he attained his Doctorate of Chiropractic. He has amounted countless hours in continuing chiropractic practice and study, having worked with Premier Orthopedics for over 25 years. He is a member of the Florida Chiropractic Association.

Dr. Heller is well versed in handling a diverse variety of conditions, and offers a continuum of holistic treatments aimed in increasing his patient’s quality of life.