The Orthopedic Center of Excellence Physicians

The objective of Citrus Memorial Orthopedic Center is to help patients regain their mobility and return to active, independent lives. This is achieved through the diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of musculoskeletal disorders by the respected physicians who are affiliated with Citrus Memorial Health System.

Spine Surgery

James J. Ronzo, D.O.
Dr. Ronzo, a Board-Certified Fellowship-trained spine surgeon, received his education and training from the Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in FT. Lauderdale, FL. He completed an orthopedic residency at Genesis Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, MI and a Spine Fellowship at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL.

His practice:
Gulfcoast Spine Institute is located in
2300 E. Norvell Bryant Highway (CR486)
Hernando, 34442
(352) 341-4778.

Constantine A. Toumbis, M.D., PhD
Dr. Toumbis, a Fellowship trained spine surgeon, received his medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University Of Florida Department Of Orthopedic Surgery, Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Toumbis did a Spine Surgery Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, The Spine Institute, Weston, Florida.

His practice:
Citrus Orthopaedic and Joint Institute
950 N. Avalon Way
Lecanto, 34461
(352) 746-2663.

Orthopedics

Thomas F. Bendowski, M.D.
Dr. Bendowski, a Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, received his medical degree from Georgetown University Medical School. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. Dr. Bendowski has been affiliated with Citrus Memorial since 1992.

His practice:
Gulf to Lake Orthopedics
6480 W. Gulf To Lakes Highway
Crystal River, 34429
(352) 795-4422.

Eric Hirsch, M.D.
Dr. Hirsch, a Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, received his medical degree from the Tulane School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, and completed his residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center and Texas Tech University Health Science Center in El Paso. He did an Adult Reconstructive Fellowship (Total Joints) at Peachtree Orthopedic Clinic in Atlanta. Dr. Hirsch became affiliated with Citrus Memorial in 2006 after practicing as an Orthopedic Surgeon for over 14 years.

His practice:
CMH Orthopedic & Joint Specialists
3402 N. Lecanto Highway
Beverly Hills, 34461
(352) 527-4800.

Jeremiah A. Hubbard, D.O.
Dr. Hubbard, a Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, received his education and training from the University of Hea1th Sciences in Kansas City, MO. He did his residency at Oakland General Hospital, Madison Heights, MI. Dr. Hubbard has been affiliated with Citrus Memorial since 1990.

His practice:
Nature Coast Orthopaedics
520 S.E. 8th Ave.
Crystal River, 34429
(352) 564-2663.

R. Crane Couch, D.O.
Dr. Couch, a Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, received his education and training from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He did his residency at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. He began his affiliation with Citrus Memorial in 1990.

His practice:
Citrus Bone & Joint Specialists
3264 W. Audubon Park Path
Lecanto, 34461
(352) 746-0654.

Imad Ed. Tarabishy, M.D.
Dr. Tarabishy, a Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, received his education and training from the Damascus School of Medicine, Syria. He conducted a residency at the Brooklyn Cumberland Medical Center and Cook County Hospital of Chicago. He did a fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Chicago. Dr. Tarabishy has been affiliated with Citrus Memorial since 1984.

His practice:
The Orthopedic Specialists
131 S. Citrus Ave.
Inverness, 34452
(352) 341-4500.

Walter I. Choung, M.D.
Dr. Choung, a Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon, received his medical degree from the University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine. He did his residency at LSU Orthopaedics, New Orleans, LA. Dr. Choung began his affiliation with Citrus Memorial in 2003.

His practice:
Nature Coast Orthopaedics
2155 W. Mustang Blvd.
Beverly Hills, 34465
(352) 746-5707.