Andrews Institute Welcomes James A. Natalie, M.D.

GULF BREEZE, Fla., Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- James A. Natalie, M.D., a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, joins the Andrews Institute and Baptist Medical Group team of experts. He offers patients non-surgical solutions to a wide range of nerve, muscle and bone conditions that affect how one moves. Dr. Natalie's progressive model of care helps weekend warriors, elite athletes and everyday people alike achieve optimal levels of body function to return to the activities they love.

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Dr. Natalie earned his medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, and completed his residency at The Ohio State University Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, where he also served as chief resident. His clinical interests are in musculoskeletal and sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, spine injuries and electrodiagnostic (EMG/NCS) medicine.

After sustaining a serious knee injury in college, Dr. Natalie decided to become a doctor to always continue learning about the human body while helping people stay active. He is noted for arming patients with the information they need to make informed decisions about their care, and for having the skills to help patients recover quickly, with higher-quality outcomes.

Prior to joining the Andrews Institute, Dr. Natalie served as staff physiatrist at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center and as Ohio State University Sports Medicine team physician. However, more than just a physician, Dr. Natalie also is an accomplished athlete and was an alternate for the U.S. Men's Olympic Gymnastics team in 2000, and is an inductee of the Ohio State University and the Delaware State Athletic Hall of Fame.

Dr. Natalie welcomes new patients at the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze and at Baptist Medical Towers in Pensacola. To make an appointment, call 850.916.8700 or go online to TheAndrewsInstitute.com.

Contact: Ashley Chisholm, marketing director
Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
850.916.8571, [email protected]

SOURCE Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine