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Franz Jones, DO, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who is fellowship-trained in interventional spine, sports, and regenerative medicine. He serves patients at his three practices located in Weston, Plantation, and Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Currently, he proudly serves as the director of Regenerative Medicine at South Florida Sports Medicine Associates and treats patients who suffer from various musculoskeletal disorders including lower back and neck pain, as well as hip, knee, shoulder, and other joint pain and musculoskeletal problems.
Dr. Jones completed his Undergraduate studies at South Carolina State University, where he graduated summa cum laude, prior to graduating with his Master’s degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He then went on to complete his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, Illinois, where he proudly served as Chief resident in his final year.
After, he continued to follow his passion for medicine by completing a specialty fellowship in Interventional spine, sports, and regenerative medicine at Southwest Spine and Sports in Scottsdale, Arizona. There, he worked with Dr. Michael Wolff on innovative treatments to help relieve low back pain caused by degenerative disks and arthritis.
Dr. Jones is a proud diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is also a member of the American Academy of Physiatrists, the North American Spine Society, and the Spine Intervention Society. He has been involved in several clinical trials and has authored various case reports and papers.
Additionally, he mentors medical students and works with various resident physicians and fellows from several programs in South Florida. He is also very active in the community, covering high school football games for several schools throughout Broward County.
His clinical interests include using various injection therapies to help alleviate painful spinal and joint disorders as well as other ligament, tendon, or muscle injuries. He is also very passionate about using regenerative medicine therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate or adipose tissue injections (often referred to as ortho-biologic or stem cell procedures) for healing and recovery.
On a personal note, Dr. Jones enjoys soccer and boxing. He also enjoys camping and outdoor activities and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
Bianca T. Vega, MMS, PA-C
Bianca T. Vega is a nationally certified physician assistant. She graduated cum laude with her Bachelor of Health Science degree from the University of Florida. She then went on to earn her second Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Medical Science degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2006. For the past eight years, she has worked in the personal injury field with the last four years being dedicated to interventional spine and pain management. She does have varied interests in the medical field and therefore has also maintained certification in medical aesthetics, including laser treatments and injectables. On a personal note, she likes to hang out with her family (including two chihuahua boys) and her friends. She is an avid window shopper, a bargain hunter, and she never misses an opportunity to satisfy her sweet tooth.
Gabriella Gomez: Scheduling & Procedure Coordinator
Gabriella joined the South Florida Sports Medicine team in 2020. She assumed the role of Dr. Jones' Procedure Coordinator. She is a crucial link, providing seamless and effective communication between Dr. Jones and his patients. She is highly involved in all aspects of his practice. She enjoys soccer and going to the gym in her free time. She is currently working on her Ultrasound/Sonogram technician degree. Some of Gabby’s responsibilities include:
Scheduling Personal Injury patient appointments
Scheduling Nerve Conduction Studies/ EMG’s
Scheduling of Interventional and pain management procedures.
Verifying benefits and obtaining authorizations for procedures.
Communicating with attorneys
Consenting patients for procedures
Coordinating PRP and “Stem cell” procedures
She can be reached directly via phone in the Weston office at 954-449-2592 or via email: gabriella.gomez@sflortho.com
Dr. Jones works intimately with a team of highly skilled surgeons, with vast experience in all areas of orthopedic and podiatric surgery.
DR. FRANZ JONES IS A BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION PHYSICIAN
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