Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Direct clinic welcomes new physician assistant to enhance patient care
Jacksonville, FL – March 17, 2025 – Southeast Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) is pleased to announce the addition of Juanita (Nina) Bracy, PA-C, to its North St. Johns Direct clinic located at 3055 County Road 210 West. With a diverse background in family and sports medicine, Bracy specializes in orthopedic treatment for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
A dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional, Bracy brings over 20 years of experience to her role. She holds a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA and a Master of Education in Kinesiology from the University of Virginia. Early in her career, she worked as an athletic trainer at Stanford University, followed by a position as a rehabilitation aide at the University of California San Francisco Physical Therapy.
Most recently, Bracy served as a family medicine physician assistant at Metroplex Medical Center in Texas and as a compensation and pension examiner at Clay Consulting in Florida, where she worked closely with U.S. military veterans.
“I’m excited to join the Southeast Orthopedic Specialists team and to serve the St. Johns community,” said Bracy. “Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about helping others—whether treating chronic conditions, supporting athletes or working with veterans. Every patient is unique, and I strive to provide compassionate, individualized care that empowers them to live healthier, more active lives. It’s truly an honor to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who trust us with their care.”
“We are committed to providing the highest level of care to those we serve,” said Donnie Romine, CEO of Southeast Orthopedic Specialists. “Nina’s dedication to patient care, combined with her extensive training in both sports medicine and orthopedics make her an invaluable asset as we continue to provide exceptional service at our walk-in clinics.”
About Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Direct Clinics
Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Direct clinics are walk-in medical centers where patients can be seen for pain or injuries with no appointment necessary. Direct clinics are staffed by orthopedic physicians and Advanced Practice Providers who specialize in providing comprehensive orthopedic services, including diagnosis, treatment, imaging, bracing and casting. In addition, the clinics offer physical/occupational therapy. Southeast Orthopedic Specialists Direct clinics are conveniently located in Jacksonville – Mandarin, North St. Johns and St. Augustine. For more information or to find a location near you, visit https://se-ortho.com/direct/.
About Southeast Orthopedic Specialists
Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists has grown into the regional leader in musculoskeletal care. Southeast Orthopedic Specialists was founded on the principle of providing high-quality, comprehensive care in the Northeast Florida region. The entire spectrum of musculoskeletal healthcare services is provided to patients including orthopedic surgery, spine care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, chiropractic and podiatry. Services including physical therapy, regenerative medicine, advanced imaging, durable medical equipment and musculoskeletal urgent care are offered in multiple locations throughout the region. Physicians at Southeast Orthopedic Specialists are leading experts in their field with decades of experience, including the completion of multiple fellowships and groundbreaking research. Visit www.se-ortho.com to learn more.
About Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo)
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) is the national leader of integrated musculoskeletal value-based health outcomes management, practice management and health system service line management. This includes comprehensive expertise across all MSK specialties, including orthopedics, spine, neurosurgery, hand, pain management, rehabilitation and neurology. HOPCo’s integrated care, analytics and facilities development and management platforms have proven to increase the quality of patient care while reliably reducing the total cost of care across the care continuum for practices, health systems and payors alike. HOPCo’s affiliated payors, practices and health systems successfully participate in highly efficient value-based contracting (bundled payments, chronic episodes of care initiatives, population health programs and other advanced risk-based arrangements) utilizing HOPCo’s proprietary platforms, IT solutions, integrated analytics and evidence-based comprehensive care pathways. Visit https://hopco.com to learn more.
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