Welcome to First Coast Orthopedics
Kevin Doulens, MD & Michael Patney, DO
As board certified orthopedic surgeons, the physicians of First Coast Orthopedics are well-versed in all aspects of orthopedics. By sub-specializing in sports medicine and joint replacement, they offer the most up-to-date advances in patient treatments and deliver the finest orthopedic care available anywhere, right in Clay County.
Our physicians are well versed in evidence-based medicine and incorporate the concept of best-treatments into all facets of the evaluation and care of their patients.
Our sports medicine physician, Dr. Doulens, provides comprehensive evaluation and care of the injured athlete from the professional level to the weekend warrior. We care for athletes of all ages. Dr. Doulens has been fellowship trained in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine and reconstructive shoulder surgery. He is committed to advancing the science and care of the injured athlete by performing original research and educating resident physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other providers in the community and throughout the country.
Dr. Michael Patney is an expert in joint replacement surgery. Prior to joining First Coast Orthopedics, he was on faculty at the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he handled the most difficult of cases referred to him from other physicians in Jacksonville, North Florida, and Georgia. He is recognized for his skills in handling complex revision surgeries and reconstructions. His level of expertise also allows him to perform the highest quality primary joint replacements and achieve high levels of patient satisfaction. He is also committed to research and education, and has trained many orthopedic residents in joint replacement surgery.
