Florida Joint & Spine Institute’s Dr. Katiuska Dos Santos Recognized as a 2026 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 2026. For Dr. Dos Santos, treating pain starts with understanding the person behind it. Rather than simply managing symptoms, she takes the time to identify where pain is coming from and why it is happening, allowing her to create a treatment plan tailored to each patient’s goals, lifestyle, and needs.
Board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with advanced fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine, Dr. Dos Santos specializes in minimally invasive, evidence-based treatments for complex pain conditions. Her approach combines precision with compassion, with the goal of helping patients move better, feel better, and get back to the activities they enjoy.
Dr. Dos Santos offers a broad range of advanced treatment options, including image-guided spinal and joint injections, radiofrequency ablation for certain sources of nerve pain, ultrasound-guided procedures for soft tissue conditions, and regenerative treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP). She also incorporates physical and behavioral therapies when appropriate, recognizing that lasting improvement often requires addressing pain from more than one perspective.
Originally from Venezuela, Dr. Dos Santos earned her medical degree from the Central University of Venezuela before completing a General Surgery internship and her Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She went on to complete an Interventional Spine Medicine fellowship at Southwest Spine and Sports in Scottsdale, Arizona, further developing her expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of spine-related conditions.
Her commitment to advancing the field extends beyond the clinical setting. Dr. Dos Santos has presented research and clinical findings at national conferences, including those hosted by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Association of Academic Physiatrists. She has also completed advanced training in musculoskeletal ultrasound through the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine at the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Dos Santos remains active in leading professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, International Spine Intervention Society, American Academy of Pain Medicine, and Association of Academic Physiatrists.
At the heart of Dr. Dos Santos’ practice is a simple goal: help patients regain function and independence while giving them a clear understanding of their care. Through advanced techniques, individualized treatment, and a compassionate approach, she works to help each patient move beyond pain and return to the life they want to live.
To learn more about Dr. Dos Santos, please visit her website.
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