Advanced Orthopedic Institute

10/07/2026

Meet Chasity Espinosa, part of our Medical Records team at Advanced Orthopedics Institute! Chasity helps keep everything organized and accurate behind the scenes, making sure your care team always has what they need. 😊

We're grateful to have her on our team!

10/01/2026

Meet Kim Hatcher, Nurse Practitioner at Advanced Orthopedics Institute! Kim is dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care to every patient, helping guide you through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery every step of the way.

We're proud to have her on our team! 🙌

Learn more about Kim and the rest of our team: advancedorthopedicsinstitute.com

09/25/2026

Meet Jennifer Kuhn, Practice Manager at Advanced Orthopedics Institute! Jennifer keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, making sure our team has what they need to deliver the best possible care to every patient. 🙌

We're grateful to have her leading our team!

09/20/2026

We are looking at the biologic approach to problems. Instead of putting metal in the body, whenever possible we’re trying to use biology to cure disease. For the last two years, we’ve been using the Regeneten patch and have had excellent outcomes in pain relief, mobility and diminished risk for re-tear after surgery. The Regeneten patch is a collagen-based bio inductive implant applied to the rotator cuff once repair has been performed. The patch reinforces the repair as tissue grows into it and creates a healing environment.

Dr. Alfred Cook Jr. explains new biologic treatments for rotator cuff tears and knee cartilage damage at Advanced Orthopedics Institute in The Villages, FL.

09/17/2026

Meet Autumn Root, part of our Front Desk Checkout team at Advanced Orthopedics Institute! Autumn helps make sure your visit wraps up smoothly, from scheduling follow-ups to answering any last questions. 😊

We're grateful to have her on our team!

09/14/2026

Meet Jessie Thomas, Family Nurse Practitioner at Advanced Orthopedics Institute! Jessie brings a patient-centered approach to care, working closely with patients to diagnose, treat, and support their orthopedic health every step of the way.

We're proud to have him on our team! 🙌

Learn more about Jessie and the rest of our team: advancedorthopedicsinstitute.com

09/09/2026

Meet Gisselle Font, our Certified Medical Assistant at Advanced Orthopedics Institute! Gisselle helps ensure every patient visit runs smoothly, supporting our providers and making sure you feel comfortable and cared for from start to finish. 😊

We're grateful to have her on our team!

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

Meet Melissa Manzano, our X-Ray Technician at Advanced Orthopedics Institute! Melissa plays a key role in helping our providers get the clear, accurate imaging they need to diagnose and treat every patient. 📸

We're grateful to have her on our team!

08/28/2026

Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints among active adults — and in a community like The Villages, where residents are committed to golf, gardening, pickleball, and staying engaged in daily life, it can be especially frustrating when a nagging shoulder starts to slow you down.

But how do you know when to push through and when to pick up the phone and call a specialist?

Find the answers here:

Shoulder pain slowing you down? Discover when it's time to see a specialist. Dr. Alfred Cook at AOI in The Villages, FL offers comprehensive orthopedic care from therapy to surgery.