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Stephanie E. Dietz, MD

Addie Winter, APRN

Hip Preservation and Pediatric Hip Programs

The Hip Preservation and Pediatric Hip Programs at Arnold Palmer Hospital treats children with complex hip issues. 

Peripheral Vascular Studies

Orlando Health offers both non-invasive and invasive procedures for the evaluation and treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD includes blockages in almost any artery of the body besides the heart. Blockages can occur in the legs, which result in pain with walking (“claudication”) and in very severe cases, critical limb ischemia (pain at rest and/or non healing ulcers which may require amputation if not treated). Another important area where blockages can occur is in the carotid arteries in the neck, which carry blood to the brain. Untreated blockages in the carotid arteries can lead to a stroke. Both leg and carotid arterial blockages can be assessed in the office with duplex ultrasound -- a safe, non-invasive, painless procedure. In some cases, CT angiography (CTA), an additional non-invasive imaging procedure, can more accurately measure arterial blockages. Just as cardiac catheterization can be used to accurately define blockages in the coronary arteries, peripheral angiography can be used to take pictures of the arteries in the legs as well as the carotid arteries. In many cases, such blockages can be non-surgically cleared through a catheter using a variety of interventional procedures such as atherectomy (plaque removal), balloon angioplasty, and stenting.  These procedures often provide a safe and effective alternative to surgical revascularization.

Electrophysiology Studies

An electrophysiology (EP) study is similar to a cardiac catheterization in that catheters are placed through the blood vessels in your groin into your heart. This specialized study is used to assess the heart’s electrical function under controlled conditions. It is used to diagnose and in, many cases, treat arrhythmias using radiofrequency (RF) ablation. This study can also assess the patient’s need for pacemaker or defibrillator.    

Osteoarthritis Threatens Diehard Fan’s Baseball Dreams

“Oh my gosh, I’m really here,” thought Sal Riccobene as he stepped onto the emerald green field, a grin stretching from ear to ear. It was the first day of fantasy baseball camp for the lifelong fan from Baltimore. He could scarcely believe he was wearing an MLB uniform, sharing the field with former greats and playing the game.

Florida Live Endoscopy 2026

Diego Velarde, MD

Alexander F San Diego, DPM

Ruel B. Garcia, MD, FCCP

Dr. Ruel Garcia is a board-certified pulmonary disease specialist with Orlando Health Medical Group Lung and Sleep Medicine. He has cared for patients in Central Florida since 2008, and his expertise includes: