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Craig Heligman, MD, is an occupational medicine physician with extensive experience supporting workforce health, safety, and regulatory fitness-for-duty programs. He is board certified in Occupational Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Heligman earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University and a master’s degree from Purdue University, and completed residency training in Occupational Medicine at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He brings broad clinical and leadership expertise across employee health, disability and workers’ compensation, and occupational health program development. His background includes serving as director of employee health for a university medical center, medical director for a disability insurance carrier, and consulting medical director for a workers’ compensation carrier, as well as owning an occupational medicine clinic. Dr. Heligman also served several years in the U.S. Navy as a General Medical Officer and Undersea Medical Officer, contributing to his perspective on operational readiness and complex work environments. He has more than two decades of experience in the railroad industry, including work as a consultant and as a Chief Medical Officer. He is associated with the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and serves his community as a board member for Gabriel House of Care.

John Harris, DPM, is a foot and ankle surgery podiatrist with Harris Foot and Ankle. He provides comprehensive care for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, with surgical expertise in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle procedures. Dr. Harris is listed with the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and focuses on helping patients restore mobility, relieve pain, and return to daily activities with personalized treatment plans. Dr. Harris earned a Bachelor of Science from Stetson University and completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at Barry University. He pursued postgraduate residency training at Mount Sinai Medical Center and the University of Florida in Jacksonville, building a strong foundation in both operative and non-operative management of foot and ankle disorders. Dr. Harris is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and Baptist Medical Center South. He is committed to clear communication and patient education, emphasizing practical options that align with each patient’s goals and lifestyle. Dr. Harris sees patients in Jacksonville and also has an office location in Fernandina Beach. He speaks English.

Phyliss Taylor, MD, is a psychiatrist with the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, where she serves as a Courtesy Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry. She is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Taylor earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine and completed her psychiatry residency training at East Carolina University. In addition to her clinical work, she contributes to medical education through involvement in psychiatry elective teaching. Her professional interests include women’s mental health, with a particular focus on perinatal mental health. She holds Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International. Dr. Taylor is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and has served in leadership with Postpartum Support International. Through patient-centered, evidence-based care, she supports individuals and families across the spectrum of mental health needs, including concerns related to pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Peter J. Clagnaz, MD, is a psychiatrist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. He serves as Medical Director of the Brain Stimulation and Treatment Resistant Depression Program at UF Health Jacksonville, where he focuses on the evaluation and care of patients with complex mood disorders, including treatment-resistant depression. His clinical interests include psychopharmacology and interventional approaches for depression, including transcranial magnetic stimulation. Dr. Clagnaz holds interventional psychiatry privileges that include electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and ketamine infusions, allowing him to offer a range of evidence-based options when standard treatments have not been effective. He completed his medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and pursued postgraduate training in internal medicine followed by psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Board certified in internal medicine, psychiatry, and geriatric psychiatry, he brings broad medical expertise to psychiatric care. Dr. Clagnaz is recognized for his contributions to teaching and service and has authored peer-reviewed publications on antidepressant medication management and related clinical topics.

Dr. Joseph Mignone is a hematology and oncology physician who provides comprehensive care for patients with cancer and complex blood disorders. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medical Oncology, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and Internal Medicine, reflecting a commitment to evidence-based treatment as well as symptom management and quality-of-life support throughout the care continuum. Dr. Mignone earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed residency training in Internal Medicine followed by fellowship training in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the University of Florida in Jacksonville. His clinical interests span both malignant and non-malignant hematology, including leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, anemia, hemophilia, sickle cell disease, and blood clotting disorders. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Mignone serves in professional leadership as a board member of the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology and has been listed as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida in Jacksonville. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Jacksonville area and is associated with 21st Century Oncology.

Carlos R. Tandron, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in orthopaedic sports medicine. He is a founding member of Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute and provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care with a clinical focus on knee and shoulder conditions. Dr. Tandron’s practice includes sports medicine, arthroscopy, fracture and trauma care, and joint replacement, including knee replacement and robot-assisted partial knee resurfacing. Dr. Tandron completed his undergraduate education at Georgia Tech and earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He remained at Emory for his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency training. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Deeply committed to caring for athletes at every level, Dr. Tandron has served as a team physician for multiple area schools and athletic programs, including Bishop Kenny High School, The Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Bishop Snyder High School, Florida State College at Jacksonville, and Jacksonville University. He also previously served as Head Team Physician for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Dr. Tandron is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center South, and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. He speaks English.

Gregory Keller, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery, with a focus on the evaluation and treatment of adult and adolescent spine disorders. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and brings extensive clinical experience to the care of patients with complex spinal conditions. Dr. Keller incorporates advanced techniques in his practice, including robotic-assisted spine surgery. Dr. Keller earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University. He completed a surgical internship in Jacksonville, followed by orthopaedic surgery residency training at University Medical Center and the University of Florida Health Science Center in Jacksonville. He further refined his expertise through a dedicated spine surgery fellowship at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Keller maintains hospital privileges at several hospitals and rehabilitation facilities in the Jacksonville area, supporting continuity of care across surgical, inpatient, and recovery settings. He is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered spine care with an emphasis on safety, function, and long-term outcomes.

Dr. Garry Kitay, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty focus in hand surgery and upper-extremity care. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in Orthopaedic Surgery and in Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Kitay earned a Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University and received his Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University. He completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by advanced fellowship training in hand and upper-extremity surgery at the Indiana Hand Center/Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. Dr. Kitay is affiliated with Orthopedic Specialists of Jacksonville and brings extensive experience treating a wide range of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and upper extremity. His clinical interests include both nonoperative and operative solutions tailored to function, recovery, and return to daily activities. He previously served at Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute for over 25 years and has also served as a hand surgery consultant to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Dr. Kitay is known for a patient-centered approach that emphasizes clear communication, thoughtful evaluation, and individualized treatment planning.

Dr. Steven Crenshaw is an orthopaedic surgeon with specialized expertise in sports medicine. Board certified in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine, he provides comprehensive care for musculoskeletal injuries and degenerative conditions, with a clinical focus on hip and knee joint replacement, including robotic-assisted techniques, as well as shoulder care and sports-related injuries. He sees patients ages 15 and older and is committed to helping individuals return to work, daily activities, and athletics as safely and efficiently as possible. Dr. Crenshaw earned his undergraduate degree from Emory University and his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed graduate medical training at Madigan Army Medical Center and went on to serve in the U.S. Army, culminating in leadership as chief of the Orthopaedic Surgery Service at Darnall Army Hospital. He practices with Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute and serves as Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Baptist – Downtown. Dr. Crenshaw is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center South, and Wolfson Children’s Hospital, and also serves as a team physician for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Jacksonville University Athletics.

Dr. Philip Hardy is an orthopaedic surgeon who provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care for patients with a wide range of bone, joint, and soft-tissue conditions. Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he brings decades of clinical experience and a steady, patient-centered approach to diagnosis, treatment planning, and recovery. Dr. Hardy earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida and completed graduate medical training in Jacksonville, including an internship in general surgery followed by residency training in orthopaedic surgery. He began practicing orthopaedic surgery after completing his residency and has remained dedicated to helping patients restore function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most to them. He is affiliated with Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute and maintains active involvement in organized medicine and orthopaedics. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as a Fellow, as well as the Duval County Medical Society, the Florida Medical Association, and the Northeast Florida Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Hardy is known for clear communication, thoughtful consideration of both non-surgical and surgical options, and a commitment to safe, evidence-based care.