Alan Valadie, MD, and his identical twin brother, Arthur Valadie, MD, are performing minimally invasive techniques for patients at Coastal Orthopedics, in Bradenton, Fla., according to Bradenton Herald.
Here are five things to know:
1. Dr. Alan Valadie specializes in hips and knee, while his brother specializes in sports medicine and shoulder surgery.
2. Coastal Orthopedics staff members refer to the orthopedic surgeons as Doctor Alan and Doctor Arthur.
3. While Dr. Alan is focused on providing better hip and knee replacement with faster recovery at reduced costs, his brother, Dr. Arthur, is dedicated to the overall business of orthopedic healthcare.
4. The two brothers have been inseparable throughout their lives, attending schools together from first grade through college at Florida State University in Tallahassee.
5. The duo attended medical school at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where they played on the same intramural football team.
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