Dr. James Shortt specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery, his associates Dr. Paul Beebe, and Dr. Daniel Merck specialize in Interventional Pain Management, and our Licensed Massage Therapists provide neuromuscular therapy. Our practice has many years of experience in consulting, and carrying out Independent Medical Examinations, at the request of Insurance companies and both plaintiff and defense attorneys. We treat workers compensation board patients, patients who have had personal injury, and we will accept a letter of protection for the uninsured. Surgery and procedures can also be done on a Letter of Protection (LOP). Our offices are located in Bradenton, Sarasota, and Venice; and draw patients from St. Petersburg to Punta Gorda. Our patient's health is our top priority; while delivering quality care to our patients, we are also committed to relaying timely and reliable information to their attorneys. We look forward to further addressing your health concerns to ensure that you achieve your best possible result.