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Paul Benfanti, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Saint Petersburg, FL

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Orthopaedic Surgery Saint Petersburg, FL

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics

Children's Orthopaedic & Scoliosis Surgery Associates, LLP - Clinical Assistant Professor, University of South Florida, Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

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  • Office

    625 6th Ave S
    Ste 450
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
    Phone+1 727-898-2663
    Fax+1 727-568-6836

Summary

  • What is Toe Walking?

    Toe walking, as the name implies, describes a pattern of gait where the child walks on his or her toes.

Education & Training

  • Prisma Health
    Prisma HealthFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2000 - 2001
  • Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1993 - 1997
  • Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1990 - 1991
  • UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1990
  • St. Lawrence University
    St. Lawrence UniversityBS, 1982 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2001 - 2022
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1994 - 2021
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1998 - 2021
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License Active through 2012
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1992 - 1994
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Army Service Ribbon x 2
  • National Defense Service Medal x 2
  • Army Superior Unit
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hereditary Painful Callosities A Case Report and Review of the Literature  
    Ryan P, Baird G, Benfanti P, Foot Ankle Int, 1/1/2007
  • Distal Femoral Physeal Fractures and Peroneal Nerve Palsy: Outcome and Review of the Literature  
    Sloboda JF, Benfanti PB, McGuigan JJ and Arrington ED, Am J Orthop, 1/1/2007
  • Assessment of Femoral Anteversion in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Accuracy of the Trochanteric Prominence Angle Test  
    Davids, JR, Benfanti, PB, Blackhurst, MS and Allen, BJ, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1/1/2002
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Common Orthopedic Conditions
    Benfanti P, USF Pediatric Residents, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1/1/2016
  • Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders
    Benfanti P, USF Orthopaedic Residents, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1/1/2016
  • Pediatric Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle
    Benfanti P, Clinical Updates in Pediatrics: Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, All Children’s Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Tampa, Florida, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Lower Extremity Surgery in Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy 
    Tacoma, WA - 1/1/2006
  • The Limping Child – Evaluation and Pitfalls 
    Seattle, WA - 1/1/2004

Press Mentions

  • Taking an Active Approach to Pain Management
    Taking an Active Approach to Pain ManagementSeptember 4th, 2019
  • What Is Toe Walking?
    What Is Toe Walking?July 15th, 2019

Professional Memberships