Dr. Katiuska Dos Santos of the Florida Joint & Spine Institute Honored as a 2025 FL Top Doc
Dr. Katiuska Dos Santos of the Florida Joint & Spine Institute has been reviewed and approved by FL Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Dr. Katiuska Dos Santos is a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with advanced fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine. With a career rooted in precision, innovation, and patient-centered care, she is known for her expertise in diagnosing and treating complex pain conditions using minimally invasive, evidence-based techniques.
A graduate of the Mayo Clinic residency program, Dr. Dos Santos brings elite-level training and a thoughtful approach to her practice. She is highly skilled in identifying the underlying causes of pain—whether stemming from nerves, joints, muscles, or bones—and in designing targeted treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs. Dr. Dos Santos’ toolbox of advanced therapies includes image-guided spinal and joint injections, radiofrequency ablation to reduce nerve pain, ultrasound-guided procedures for soft tissue conditions, and regenerative therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to support healing and recovery. She also integrates physical and behavioral therapies to address pain from multiple angles and promote long-term wellness.
Originally from Venezuela, Dr. Dos Santos earned her medical degree from the Central University of Venezuela. She completed her internship in General Surgery and her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota—an institution internationally recognized for its excellence in patient care and medical training. Dr. Dos Santos went on to complete her fellowship in Interventional Spine Medicine at Southwest Spine and Sports in Scottsdale, Arizona, further sharpening her clinical expertise in spine-related disorders.
A respected voice in her field, Dr. Dos Santos has presented research and clinical insights at national conferences including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Association of Academic Physiatrists. She has also pursued advanced training in musculoskeletal ultrasound through the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine at the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Dos Santos remains actively involved in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the International Spine Intervention Society, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, and the Association of Academic Physiatrists.
Known for her meticulous approach and compassionate care, Dr. Dos Santos is deeply committed to helping her patients regain function, reduce pain, and return to doing what they love.
To learn more about Dr. Dos Santos, please visit her website.
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