Dr. Brian Edward Black MD
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
/Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician
/Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
/Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
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An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.
A pediatrician who is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Health Insurance Plans Brian Edward Black accepts
Issuer | Network | State | Plan Year | New Patients | Last Updated |
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Superior Health Plan | PREFERRED | TX | 2025 | accepting | Oct 20 2024 |
UnitedHealthcare of Florida, Inc. | NON-PREFERRED | FL | 2025 | accepting | Oct 10 2024 |
UnitedHealthcare of Florida, Inc. | NON-PREFERRED | FL | 2024 | accepting | Oct 10 2024 |
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida, Inc. | PREFERRED | FL | 2025 | accepting | Oct 18 2024 |
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company | PREFERRED | FL | 2025 | accepting | Oct 15 2024 |
Oscar Insurance Company of Florida | PREFERRED | FL | 2025 | accepting | Oct 21 2024 |
Health Options, Inc. | PREFERRED | FL | 2024 | not accepting | Oct 15 2024 |
AvMed, Inc. | PREFERRED | FL | 2024 | accepting | Sep 03 2024 |
Aetna Health Inc. (a FL corp.) | PREFERRED | FL | 2025 | accepting | Oct 18 2024 |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida | PREFERRED | FL | 2024 | not accepting | Oct 15 2024 |
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